05/31/2026
🌟 What a memorable day for Raptora d’Noble, “Tora,” and owner Laurie Nilsen at the Treasure Hill Farms Dressage Show!
Making her very first show appearance, this newly turned 5-year-old mare proved she has both talent and heart. Despite relentless rain and wind gusts topping 30 mph, Tora remained focused, confident, and professional throughout the day.
🏅 Her efforts were rewarded with two first-place finishes and impressive scores of 70.00% and 68.75%. For a horse attending her first show and first off-property outing, she demonstrated maturity well beyond her years and gave us every reason to be excited about her future.
💛 Tora holds a special place in our hearts, as she was started under saddle and developed entirely through our program. Watching a young horse progress from her earliest training rides to a successful show debut is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.
🐴 Bred by Michelle Clarke of Casa do Noble Lusitanos, Tora continues to showcase the wonderful qualities that make her such a pleasure to work with.
👏 Special recognition goes to my father, John, whose patient and thoughtful start gave Tora the confidence and solid foundation she carries with her today. His dedication is reflected every time she steps into a new situation and handles it with such composure.
🙏 Thank you to all of our family, friends, and supporters who braved the weather and cheered us on. Your support means so much.
A rainy day, a successful debut, and one very special mare—we couldn’t have asked for a better start to Tora’s show career. 💙
For information about our Lusitanos and training program, please contact Brooke at 860-819-4838.
