Chevaux Dansants Stables

24/10/2025

Two Donnerubins in the NZ World Dressage Team!! Proud much!

Best of luck team

08/09/2025

NZ warmblood Associations - Horse of Distinction awards just released.

Lovely to see for quite a few consecutive years now so many of our Donnerubin’s progeny in that list!!

Well done to all the breeders, riders and connections!

Special congrats to our very own Claudia Younger and CDS Donstar.

08/09/2025

NZ warmblood Associations - Horse of Distinction awards just released.

Lovely to see for quite a few consecutive years now so many of our Donnerubin’s progeny in that list!!

Well done to all the breeders, riders and connections!

Special congrats to our very own Claudia Younger and CDS Donstar.

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📣 Following on from the New Zealand Warmblood Association AGM over the weekend, we are delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Dressage Horse of Distinction! 🐎✨

🏆 The Crystal Trophy and cash prize go to the breeder of the winning horse, recognising their outstanding contribution to the sport and our Stud Book.

📜 In addition, plaques are awarded to the breeders of all nominated horses, spanning every level of Dressage — from the lower grades right through to the very pinnacle.

We are proud to announce this year’s Dressage Horse of Distinction:

RM Freedom (Fugato / San Rubin II / Salute) Breeder: Peter & Debbie Barke and ridden by Debbie Barke.

Please join us in congratulating our winner, as well as all the nominees and their breeders, who showcase the depth of talent and dedication in the New Zealand Warmblood community. 👏👏

Matapiro Baseline (Buckingham / Donnerwind V / Omnicorp xx) Breeder: Alison Arthur

HSP Levi (Vollrath Lessing / Griffyndor / Londonderry) Breeder: Sarah Flitcroft

Back on Track Devonian STS (Donnerubin DC / Ramirez / Sir Bart xx) Breeder: Toni & Colin Luisson

Jax Johnson (Johnson / Anamour / Dynamit) Breeder: Rania Todd & David Woolley

Fonzarelli (Fugato / Anamour / Stibago) Breeder: Joanne Crawford

Southwell Razzmataz (Ramirez / Waikiki Star xx / Smuggler xx) Breeder: Loretta Todd

Donnerlyric (Donnerubin DC / Sirocco Spartacus / San Mateo Second Chance) Breeder: Sheree French

Dolcetto II (Donnerubin DC / Distelfink / Oakville xx) Breeder: Marianne Paton-Sentch

Shenandoah Devine (Donnerubin DC / Prestige VDL / Voltaire II) Breeder Justine Dodds

Showcase BC (Spellbound BC / Wohler II / Coober Prince xx) Breeder: Chris Beach

Astek Rhapsody (Ramirez / Gymnastik Star / Silky Baby xx) Breeder: Sue Fowler

Rubinella (Donnerubin DC / Dream Boy / Falkensee) Breeder: Paris Kingston-White

Cashins World Star (Worldy / Washington DC / Leader of the Band xx) Breeder: Simon & Leanne Cashin

Southcote Dominic (SWE Dempsey / Donnerwind V / Omnicorp xx) Breeder: Dawn Howard

Whistar (Whisper / Royston Rockstar / Ramazotti) Breeder: Dawn Runtle

Secrets Kept REQ (Secret / Aljano / Contender) Breeder: Lucy Russell

Donnerock EH (Donnerubin DC / Royston Rockstar / Anamour) Breeder: Louise Skene

Astek Galeno (Kinnordy Gym Bello / Falkensee / Polarschnee) Breeder: Iris Van Velsen

BR Golden Chico (Golden Strike / Davidoff / Chiltern Sunsilk) Breeder: Amanda Lyons

CDS Donstar (Donnerubin DC / Gymnastik Star / Kaliber) Breeder: Jacinda Younger

Photo of RM Freedom - Credit Rachel Stringfellow

04/09/2025

We have had our Sponsorship renewed with Prydes for another 18months!!!!

So stoked because we ♥️ Prydes!!! And we love being part of their sponsored rider team!!

We have been sponsored by Prydes now for closing in on 15years, but under new ownership now they were asking all sponsored riders/teams to reapply.

We LOVE our Prydes feeds and the proof is in the pudding with the condition and sheen of our horses!!!

Our feeding regime

COMPETITION HORSES!

Our BASE feeds
- 300 Elite Pellets - all the daily nutrition a horse need in a tiny under one 250gram CUP a day!! I like to be in CONTROL that they are getting their vitamins and minerals every day!!!

- Easi-Fibre - 100% no grain, high in protein, low in sugar, the best base feed to get weight on all the horses with low risk. It is a sensible feed, no heat here!!

LAYER feeds to add or take away

- Easi Performance - when FEI level horses need more pep in the tank.

- Rebuild - pure protein pack baby…..protein shake after a training session? More weight needed? Need better muscle recovery or building? This is your muscle and fatty bum bum building feeder!

BROODMARES AND YOUNG STOCK

Base Feed

- 300 Pellets - under 1 cup per day per horse is all you need - then I know they’re getting all the required vitamin and mineral intake every day

Layer Feed

- Easi-breed - need more help? Not enough grass, we then add this magic puppy that helps with weight and development.

- Rebuild - still struggling to keep weight on a broodmare with a foal at foot, I would add this layer AND/OR Easi Fibre!!

04/09/2025

Just had word…..

We have had our Sponsorship renewed with Prydes for another 18months!!!!

So stoked because we ♥️ Prydes!!! And we love being part of their sponsored rider team!!

We have been sponsored by Prydes now for closing in on 15years, but under new ownership now they were asking all sponsored riders/teams to reapply.

We LOVE our Prydes feeds and the proof is in the pudding with the condition and sheen of our horses!!!

I also LOVE being able to help other people with what we have found works and now loads of people are on this magic feeding regime!!

So my gift to you is knowledge!!!!!!

Our tried and true feeding regime!!

COMPETITION HORSES!

Our BASE feeds
- 300 Elite Pellets - all the daily nutrition a horse need in a tiny one 250gram CUP a day!! I like to be in CONTROL that they are getting their vitamins and minerals every day!!! Some fatty boom boom ponies would only get this one cup in a scoop of chaff a day and some hay and look MAGNIFICENT!! Same with broodmares!

- Easi-Fibre - 100% no grain, high in protein, low in sugar, the best base feed to get weight on all the horses with low risk. It is a sensible feed, no heat here!! From ponies to young freshly backed stallions this is in all their diets as a base. Love this product!

LAYER feeds to add or take away

- Easi Performance - when FEI level horses need more pep in the tank, also their favourite for treating because even I would probably eat this one!!

- Rebuild - pure protein pack baby…..protein shake after a training session? More weight needed? Need better muscle recovery or building? This is your muscle and fatty bum bum building feeder!

BROODMARES AND YOUNG STOCK

Base Feed

- 300 Pellets - 1 cup per day per horse is all you need - then I know they’re getting all the required vitamin and mineral intake every day (if their weight is good and this is on its own I’ll add it with a bit of chaff)

Layer Feed

- Easi-breed - need more help? Not enough grass, we then add this magic puppy that helps with weight and development.

- Rebuild - still struggling to keep weight on a broodmare with a foal at foot, I would add this layer AND/OR Easi Fibre!!

Super proud to be representing Prydes again for at least a couple of years!!! Get in touch with me or NZ Rep Justine Hales via Prydes NZ FB page if you need help!!

Stocked at Wrightsons or a lot of feed stores nationwide

03/08/2025

Always exciting when a box of goodies arrives the The Equine Herb Company!!

Such a wonderful long term sponsor and wealth of support for our team for 15years or so, and of our sport in general!!!

Swear by these products!!! We use

- 3 n 1 Magnesium - food for the muscles and keeping the farm calm!
- Joint - HA - for lubricating joints
- Joint Flex - Green Lipped Muscle for cartilage and muscle regeneration - great for joint health long term.
- Rosehips - for tissue and muscle repair and vit c
- immunity support - in lead up to shows
- allergy blend for those in the team sensitive to pollens and dust in summer
- Licorice Root powder - immunity support in lead up to and during shows
- Passionflower - muscle relaxant for after big training session or lessons.
- Pau D’Arco - muscle recovery.

Anyone we have got onto this regime has been stunned at how much it helped their equine friends!!!!!

We are fastidious in competition season about this regime and back off to just joint x 2 and Magnesium during winter!!

The Equine Herb Company

13/07/2025

Well done Claudia and Olivia Younger!!

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10/07/2025

New range from our absolute favourite Bow Horse covers!!!

Now approaching 2yrs on as product ambassadors we still absolutely LOVE these covers, the anti rub neck covers and the business ethos of our fabulous friends at BowHorse!

Gotta love a good sale!!!!!

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Australian company selling premium quality equestrian rugs.

06/06/2025

20% off winter covers!!

31/05/2025

Sometimes the most important things are said without words.
No grand phrases, no explanations, no promises.
Just a touch. Warm breath on your cheek. A look filled with more trust than any vow.

A horse doesn’t care who you are by profession.
It doesn’t matter how much money you have, how many victories or how much pain you carry.
They feel you — the real you.
Your rhythm. Your mood. Your soul.

And if you’re lucky enough to feel a horse gently lower its head to your heart —
you know what a true bond is.
One that time or distance could never erase.

Because this isn’t just an animal. This is your calm. Your silence. Your “I hear you” without a single word.