Britta Johnston at Mountain Vista Farm

Britta Johnston at Mountain Vista Farm Equestrian Training, Instruction, Sales, Shipping, Handling, Importing Services In 2005 Brita returned to Germany to train with Rudolf Zeilinger.

Britta Johnston is the Owner and Head Trainer of Britta Johnston International Sport Horses, LLC, offering Training, Instruction, Sales, Handling, and Importing Services. Britta began riding at the age of 6 in Germany where she was trained in Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, and Vaulting. She earned her bronze medal at the age of 13 and her silver medal at the age of 16 from the German Riding Fed

eration. Specializing in dressage training, Britta has 30 years of experience starting young horses and training them through to FEI levels. Through her childhood years in the breeding regions of Germany, Britta also gained a wealth of knowledge in the science of breeding excellent sport horses. She was invited to be a demonstration rider at the 2004 USDF National Dressage Symposium. In 2009 Britta was chosen by the WBFSH and the German Trakehner Verband to coach for the Young Breeders World Championships, where her Canadian working student placed 5th overall. While residing in Germany, Britta developed a very loyal following of junior and adult students in her local area in addition to giving clinics. Her international clients continue to grow and she is a regular clinician near Oxford (England), Long Island (New York), Toronto (Canada), and more recently, Brazil. Britta is a regular host and trainer to an international set of potential intern students who meet the right qualifications. She also welcomes amateurs of all ages who are keen to absorb a complete immersion experience. Lastly, sourcing the right horse for clients is an integral part of Britta’s business and that challenge is equally matched by her complete due diligence. Many sales end with Britta accompanying the purchased horse on the transport flight. Foremost, Britta Johnston is a teacher who displays an uncanny skill in evaluating riders and her consistent and confident teaching bring out the best in both horse and rider.

The dressage show at Lexington this past weekend was very well organized and well run, thank you showmanagement and your...
07/16/2025

The dressage show at Lexington this past weekend was very well organized and well run, thank you showmanagement and your wonderful team!

We accomplished our goal to get the second 4th level score for Juliana’s silver medal on Hymne MVF, aka “Lala”-(the Wonderbeast…as we wonder daily what mood/state of mind she might be in…so we can serve her appropriately…) They won their class with a 63.4%, and they also placed 3rd in the Third level test 3 class and won their Junior division.

This team set out to get 2 second level, and 2 third level scores in April/May of this year, moved up to fourth level in June and completed fourth level tests for the USDF Silver Medal yesterday.

In the meantime Juliana started her mornings at 5am daily, learned how to trailer the equine glories and how to safely handle mountain roads,
broke 3 three year old babies, improved her riding philosophy and will be going on a well deserved vacation soon.
We had a fabulously productive summer.
Thank you Juliana for living
SKILLSTRONG!

Juliana Klapper and Hymne MVF (Lala) spent the cool morning hours at the beautiful HITS dressage show at Commonwealth Pa...
06/24/2025

Juliana Klapper and Hymne MVF (Lala) spent the cool morning hours at the beautiful HITS dressage show at Commonwealth Park near Culpeper trying out their new dance at 4.1. With a 63+% they recieved their first score towards the USDF
Silver Medal and a blue ribbon!
Lala was extremely pleased that her in-house cheer team, the fabulously supportive MVF riders, were there to watch them shine! We even got to welcome the far traveled extended Klapper family to the fun.

What a good day! Thank you from everyone near and far who came to support Juliana in her journey. And thank you HITS and our supportive community!

We had a marvelous weekend at the Highpoint Hanoverians’ Young Horse Show!Our five yr old Hanoverian Fiero MVF (Finnegan...
06/18/2025

We had a marvelous weekend at the Highpoint Hanoverians’ Young Horse Show!

Our five yr old Hanoverian Fiero MVF (Finnegan x Kaiserkult) is now qualified for Regionals with a 7.8! Go Colby and Klaus!

Holly Diesselhorst qualified her five year old mare Okracoke with a 7.5%. Go Holly and “Yoyo”! and
thank you Didi Callahan for breeding this fine horse out of the most talented TB dressage mare and Olivi.

I also got to spend time catchingng up with my dear friend Susanne Owen Hurtt, the phenomenal rider and trainer who was the World Championship (held in Verden, Germany)finalist in fourth place with Royal Prince in the day.

The young students of Mountain Vista Farm learned to be announcers and jump shoot catchers.

Lunch featured friendship and good stories.

Back at MVF all horses got very special attention by Dylan Vina, who apparently is becoming unstoppable!

To round up the weekend:
Fiero is qualified and the garlic is harvested!

Teamwork makes the Dream work, as always, a huge Thank You to the team! We couldn’t do it without you!

Finally, the last of our kindergarten class is Fleur De La Reine.3 year young and an impressive 17.2 hands high!Fleur de...
06/02/2025

Finally, the last of our kindergarten class is Fleur De La Reine.

3 year young and an impressive 17.2 hands high!
Fleur de la reine is bred and owned by Dr Jenniffer Huhn. “Tiger Lilly” is a cool and calm young student, and happily welcomes Juliana on board!

Stay tuned for more out this upcomng class of young horses!

06/02/2025

Next up in our MVF Kindergarten class!

The “TWEEDLES”, our two year old geldings.
Bought from Highpoint very young, they are now starting their school to be respectful future riding horses. Chestnut Mocha combines Monterey x Jazz. Oldenburg foal inspection champion black gelding Mondiale is by Monterey out of a Rosenthal x Jazz mare.

Wonderful horses made locally, we are excited about their future!

MVF would like to share our Kindergarten with you!Montefiori MVF aka “Montezoomy” is an Oldenburg c**t out of Destano by...
06/02/2025

MVF would like to share our Kindergarten with you!

Montefiori MVF aka “Montezoomy” is an Oldenburg c**t out of Destano by Monterey. A world class stallion, owned by Highpoint Hanoverians. This young man was born ready with an attitude to leave his mark in life. Delilah, his Hanoverian dam is a fabulous mom, with the special talent to teach her babies the magic of “Enough!” when her foals urge to exaggerate to practice their pestering skills, she always teaches them the art of patience. Thank you Larissa Billings and Klaus Schengber to keep them at Highpoint this summer until the inspection. Montezoomy will have a fabulous time to play with his foal friends and learning the ropes of respect,taught by the other moms.

Wonderful horses made locally, we are excited about their future!

From Judy McDonaldBritta Johnston & her wonderful working student, Juliana, are doing a great job starting Cedar (my 3 y...
05/29/2025

From Judy McDonald

Britta Johnston & her wonderful working student, Juliana, are doing a great job starting Cedar (my 3 yr old Hanoverian). I’m looking forward to taking over the ride soon.

And…Juliana and Hymne MVF did it again!This time these two competed at 2nd level for their USDF Bronze Medal at Deep Run...
04/30/2025

And…
Juliana and Hymne MVF did it again!
This time these two competed at 2nd level for their USDF Bronze Medal at Deep Run.
They scored 65% and 69%.
On Saturday they recieved 2nd and 1st place, plus Highscore.
Sunday produced a 66% and 67%, another 2nd and 1st place!
Thank you Vadacc for a fantastic show!
Cheers to Lani Tigchelaar for stepping in and coaching them at the show and to the Klapper family for Lala’s personal shuttle service and for keeping her entertained… we know how hard that can be!
Back home to enjoy a little vacay before we pack up for Lexington in a few weeks.

It is so rewarding to work with a young person who has high motivation and to see them turn into a skilled and tactful rider.

Juliana Klapper had her debut at Third level at the most lovely, friendly, and organized Vada/Nova show at beautiful Mor...
04/08/2025

Juliana Klapper had her debut at Third level at the most lovely, friendly, and organized Vada/Nova show at beautiful Morven Park last weekend.

Hard work pays off and they scored 67/68/67/69% in their four tests and High score for Third Level.

Juliana did not just ride well, she made Lala very happy! And for those of you who know this “Extra” mare: She is judgmental and hard to please when it comes to her rider!

Thank you for the MVF support team!
Our world is so much better with you in it

04/03/2025

Mondavi MVF

By Monterey x Destano, now 2 yr old gelding that was awarded premium foal by the Oldenburg Verband. He arrived safely at his home in North Carolina to live with the wonderful Madeira family and will be developed by expert trainer Alex Greer.
Congratulations and we are looking forward to his development!

Thank you Highpoint Hanoverian to stand the high quality stallion Monterey,
and Judy and Gregg McDonald to have given Mondavi so much love, care, and structure.

This April at Mountain Vista Farm in Amissville, Virginia, discover revolutionized techniques for transforming common ho...
03/29/2025

This April at Mountain Vista Farm in Amissville, Virginia, discover revolutionized techniques for transforming common horse training and behaviors into opportunities for growth and connection. Our clinic is tailored to address challenges that every horse owner and rider eventually faces.

Come join us for a fun and educational clinic with Shawna Karrasch & Jessie Hillegas where we'll learn about benefits of R+ horse training

Juliana and wonderful Perfeita enjoying their evening lesson at Mountain Vista Farm.
03/20/2025

Juliana and wonderful Perfeita enjoying their evening lesson at Mountain Vista Farm.

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