Current Horses
Tall Tale
"Fable" is a 16-year old, 16h, dark bay Thoroughbred mare that Adriana purchased in 2008 as an unbroke 2-year old. Adriana started Fable under saddle and brought her up through the levels herself. This talented mare is a seasoned Preliminary horse with many top 5 finishes and wins. She successfully moved up to the CCI2* level in 2017, followed by a move up to Intermediate in 2018. Fable has won countless Jockey Club TIP awards for highest scoring Thoroughbred over the years. She has also had success in the jumper ring, earning a win and a 2nd at 2019 HITS Culpeper in the 1.10 and 1.15. Most recently, Fable has forayed into the dressage world, earning many competitive scores and wins at First and Second level, with a move up to Third anticipated in 2022 in order to help Adriana earn her USDF bronze medal.
Fable's best attribute is her heart; she gives 100% in every phase, every time out. She is a quirky, gutsy little mare with many idiosyncrasies that make her very special indeed.
Fable's best attribute is her heart; she gives 100% in every phase, every time out. She is a quirky, gutsy little mare with many idiosyncrasies that make her very special indeed.
Wicked Soprano
"Raven" is a 2017 model, 16.1h dark bay/black Thoroughbred filly purchased through CANTER Illinois in December 2020. Raven had 7 starts on the track, without much success. She is gorgeous, feminine, and full of pizzaz. Under saddle, Raven has springy, expressive gaits with incredible natural balance. Raven is both brave and careful over fences. Raven is currently competing at the Beginner Novice level, with a move up to Novice anticipated in early 2022.
Raven most recently competed in the 2021 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover, finishing in the top 20 in an enormous Eventing division, as well as the reserve champion CANTER USA award.
Raven most recently competed in the 2021 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover, finishing in the top 20 in an enormous Eventing division, as well as the reserve champion CANTER USA award.
Me Darlin' Chessie - SOLD
Pico (JC name, Me Darlin’ Chessie) has quickly become a barn favorite. This 2014 big bodied 16h hunk of a gelding is now looking for his person. He retired sound from racing at the end of October with very low starts. He was sourced from a friend, and everything she told us about him was spot on. Pico has been lightly re-started, W/T/C, trotting small courses in the ring and hacking out alone and with others. He is a correct mover with 3 lovely, comfortable gaits, and wants to jump well. His barn manners are wonderful, and his “cookie face” is impressive. Priced mid/high four figures.
Wise Nobility - SOLD
Wise Nobility, aka "Noble", is a 2015 model 16 hand bay Thoroughbred mare. Since coming off the track in August, she had been let down and restarted under saddle. She loves trail riding and hacks out on the buckle. Noble is refined and elegant and very sporty! Her personality is sweet, intelligent and sensitive, and she wants to please. She has no vices, clean legs, and is sound and happy in just front shoes. She is ready to be finished in any direction. Priced in the mid-four figures, negotiable to the right home.
Sevennotrump - SOLD
"Tricks" (JC name Sevennotrump) is a 2016 model 16.2 hand, bay Thoroughbred gelding. Tricks is Kentucky-bred and raced 6 times, rather unsuccessfully. He came off the track in late November 2019 and has spent 2020 in training with Adriana with the intention of being her mount for the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover. However, due to the cancelation of The Makeover, Tricks is for sale. The sky is the limit for this exceptional, athletic young horse. Tricks has expressive, correct gaits with natural uphill balance. He is soft in the bridle and incredibly comfortable to ride. Tricks jumps confidently around 2’9 courses both at home and off property, demonstrating tons of scope and natural jumping ability. Tricks has been cross-country schooling several times, including ditches, banks, water and more. He has successfully completed two horse trials and one combined test, where he took home the blue ribbon! Tricks is a serious prospect and would be ideal for a competitive home in any discipline.
Past Partners
Simplicity
"Sims" was a 14-year old 16.1 hand bay Thoroughbred gelding. Sims was previously a successful level 5 show jumper that Adriana was given to re-school as an event horse in 2008-2009. Sims was a high-strung, difficult ride, but a brilliant jumper. Despite never seeing a cross-country obstacle in his life, he took to eventing quite enthusiastically. Adriana competed Sims through Training level until soundness issues forced his retirement from heavy training and competition.
Ducati
"Cody" was a 5-year old 16 hand chestnut Thoroughbred gelding that Adriana purchased off the track as a re-sale project in 2009. Adriana restarted Cody and brought him along as an event horse prospect, including starting him over fences, schooling cross-country and bringing him to his first few horse shows. Adriana sold Cody to a home in Alabama where he became a lower-level dressage horse for his new owner.
South By Southwest
"Austin" was a 7-year old 15.3 hand bay Thoroughbred gelding. Adriana competed Austin successfully at the Novice level in the 2007 season with top placings at events in Area 2 and Area 1. The pair's success led to Adriana being ranked 8th place nationally in the summer of 2007 for novice-level young rider.