Welcome to Yeguada Verdadero. “Verdadero”, translated from Spanish, means “true” or “genuine”. This sums up the goal I have for my breeding and campaigning of these horses – to breed true to type horses, and to train them with empathy, solid basics and a genuine respect for their character and capabilities.

Located in New South Wales, Australia - in Sydney’s semi-rural North West, Yeguada Verdadero is based at our property “Tallowood”, ten minutes from the famous pioneering Hawkesbury district, 25 mins from Sydney's Olympic Equestrian Centre and approximately 45 mins from the city CBD.

Horses have been my passion for as long as I can remember. They were the stuff dreams are made of to me as a small child, they kept me out of trouble as a teenager, and, now, as an adult, they give me direction, reflection and education. They are constantly teaching, and I am constantly learning. Between horses and motherhood, I have learnt more about myself than I could possibly have imagined! Rearing and training a horse is no different to rearing and educating a child. Both need a calm, confident hand, endless patience, empathy, boundaries and understanding. With children and horses, you reap what you sew.

In the last two decades I have been fortunate enough to form some wonderful partnerships with Andalusian horses, in particular my 12yo stallion, whom I have owned since a 5 month old colt, and more recently, the beautiful stallion, Infante XXXVIII, we imported from Spain, who arrived safe and well in mid-December 2007.

Whilst there are many critics of the Spanish breed, I believe there is definitely a place for the PRE horse in dressage. With the correct schooling, Spanish horses develop excellent extensions, and have a definite gift for high school movements. With their natural expression, they are also performing well in Freestyle events where artistic flair gives an edge to their performance.

All that aside, whether you strive for high level competition or simply want to enjoy the experience of owning a horse, you cannot go past these beautiful horses…

 

The value of an enduring, lifelong relationship with a Spanish horse cannot be measured in the competition arena or in commercial value…
They can literally change your life in ways you never thought possible.

       Yeguada Verdadero - Andalusians