Zen Elite Equestrian Center

07/24/2025

Zen is Lamplight bound! 🥳 🇺🇸⁣
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We are so proud to share that three of our wonderful horses sit atop their respective national leaderboards heading into Festival of Champions next month 🔝⁣
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⭐️ 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙘𝙠, ridden by the amazing .simonson is currently the 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 in the 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟻 𝘕𝘦𝘶𝘦 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘭𝘦/𝘜𝘚𝘌𝘍 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘹 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱⁣
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⭐️ Not to be outdone by his talented stablemate, 𝙁𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙪 𝙙𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙞𝙖𝙣 (also ridden by Christian) sits as the 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 heading into the 2025 𝘈𝘥𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘯®/𝘜𝘚𝘌𝘍 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘊𝘶𝘱 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱⁣
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⭐️ 𝙃𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙥𝙂𝙪𝙣, with the incredible .lyle, is currently the 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 leading into the 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘹 𝘚𝘵. 𝘎𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟻 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘭/𝘜𝘚𝘌𝘍 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴⁣

⭐️ Sponsored rider and her own Duvalier Noir have also qualified for Festival of Champions 👏 and they’ll be heading to Lamplight to compete in the 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟻 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘭/𝘜𝘚𝘌𝘍 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘹 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴

These teams have worked so hard this past year, getting to Lamplight is just icing on the cake! We are honored to call them Zen, and can’t wait to cheer them on. 🧡

06/26/2025

We’re over the moon to welcome the unbelievably talented My Vitality to the Zen family, and to our string of phenomenal breeding stallions! ✨ This stunning 8-year-old Dutch stallion (by Vivaldi x Tolivia) is a full brother to Vitalis, and has already captured our hearts. We’re beyond grateful to Reggie Quaye for finding this special horse, and Cathrine Rasmussen for the lovely foundation she’s given him! 🙏⁣
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We can’t wait to see the magic unfold as he begins a new chapter with the extraordinary Adrienne Lyle 🇺🇸 ⁣
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A heartfelt thank you also goes to the team at The Dutta Corp for always transporting our unicorns with such care and professionalism!🦄

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day from Zen Elite! Today we’re celebrating our magnificent stallions 🧡, and all of the supportive equestrian dads out there! Here's to all of you!!!💪🐴

05/31/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome a very special new addition to the Zen Elite family!! 2024 World Young Horse Championships finalist, One Million 🖤⁣🧡⁣
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This talented 6-year-old KWPN stallion will begin his next chapter under the exceptional guidance of Adrienne Lyle — and we couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead 🙌⁣
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One Million also marks an important addition to our lineup of breeding stallions, and we’re proud to offer U.S. breeders access to this outstanding pedigree right here at home.⁣
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Here’s to the journey. This is just the beginning. 🇺🇸

05/25/2025

WOW WOW WOW 🤩🥹⁣
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What an absolutely INCREDIBLE weekend for Team Zen here at WEC Ocala. Christian Simonson and Fleau de Baian earned 2 top 🥉🥉 podium finishes in the CDI3* GP for Freestyle and the CDI3* Freestyle, continuing to develop and fine tune their wonderful partnership together 🧡⁣
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Christian and Indian Rock entered the international arena together this weekend and showed us that the future is ⭐️BRIGHT⭐️ for this duo! Holy cow! They won the CDI3* GP for Special on Friday with a PB of 70.543%, and then ROCKED the Special with a 74.277% 🥇🥇⁣
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Did we mention that this was Christian’s CDI Grand Prix debut weekend, too!? Unreal! We are so proud of our horses, and of Christian. What a wonderful horseman, and what amazing accomplishments. Huge thanks, as always, to the entire team. To Adrienne Lyle for her expert coaching, to Marina for keeping our boys shiny, happy, and thriving, to Quinn for her flawless braiding skills, and to every special human who made this weekend possible. We couldn’t do it without you.The “season” may be ending, but this is just the beginning 👏

📸 Andrew Ryback

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day from our Zen Family to yours…

𝐖𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐒! 🧡

05/05/2025

What a wonderful weekend at the gorgeous TerraNova Equestrian Center! Christian Simonson won both of his classes yesterday on Fleau De Baian and Guinness! 🥇🥇⁣
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The growth Christian has shown this season with all of his Zen horses has been phenomenal. Not only is he talented, but also deeply attuned to each horse’s needs. Christian, your determination and will to learn are truly 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 🙏⁣
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Gus is really coming into his own. He has so much heart, talent, and try. And, Felix dances through his Grand Prix work with growing power (and he is so happy doing it, too!) What a special, honest horse he is! 🥹⁣
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Adrienne, we’re beyond 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘆 to have you on Team Zen, and truly grateful for the heart and soul you bring to each ride (whether it is yours or a student's!) Marina, thank you for your exceptional care… We’re still in awe of all those beautiful dapples! And, Katie and Quinn, thank for the ultimate braided horse hairdos... 🧡⁣
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𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆...𝘆𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.

📸 Jessica Buehler Photography

04/27/2025

This weekend is one we will never forget. It was the kind of weekend that reaffirms why we do what we do—for the love of this sport, and for the beautiful horses that give us the wings we lack. Christian and Rocky rode their hearts out in their debut together, earning a 76.794% in the GP and a 78.351% in the GPS!! We are over the moon with this pair. To think that this is just beginning? Unbelievable! 🤩 Christian, your love for our horses, your passion for the sport, and your giant heart make us so proud! As always, none of this would be possible without the superb coaching of Adrienne Lyle, who is passing down her wisdom and horsemanship to the next generation so eloquently. You two are making dreams come true. 🧡

📸 Amanda Morse

04/25/2025

Watching the next generation rise is truly something special. Christian, from day one, you’ve captured our hearts. From late-night barn checks to sweet, long moments of bonding… from making sure every horse is eating and drinking well, to those loving curry comb rubs... your love for horses is tangible. Our horses 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 you really care. It shows in everything you do…every thoughtful ride, every soft cue, every detail.⁣
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Your genuine concern goes beyond the surface (with horses AND humans!). You uplift every heart lucky enough to cross your path. We believe this is horsemanship and humanity in its purest, most beautiful form.⁣
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Gently guided by the incredible Adrienne Lyle, it’s clear that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. That same soulful devotion to the horse runs strong through this team, reminding us of why we do what we do.⁣
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This team is our reason. Our pride. Our heartbeat. The very soul of what we believe in. And we are honored, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆, to be part of your journey 🧡

We catch up with the young American Dressage athlete...

04/15/2025

The Zen team had a truly special week in Ocala! Christian and Indian Rock shared their first schooling away from home. Their special bond is so beautiful to watch! In the show ring, Adrienne and Hussmann’s Top Gun shined with a 76.5% and a PSG win, officially qualifying for Nationals!

Beyond the scores and ribbons, it’s the effort behind it all that means so much. We are so lucky to have riders who pour every ounce of love and patience into these horses. And, we are endlessly grateful for our very special horses. They have our hearts!

Every ride, every wonderful moment we share with our team and our horses makes this journey so meaningful. 🧡 Congrats, Zen team!

04/05/2025

There are not enough words to say how proud we are of Adrienne and Helix. To even make it to World Cup Finals is an incredible achievement. In just over a year’s time together, they have learned, grown, and conquered so much.⁣
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Not every ride goes how we would like them to go. Our handsome boy was feeling extra spicy today, and Adrienne, as always, rose to the occasion. Her patience and ability to channel his fire into focus never ceases to amaze us. Adrienne, you stuck with him through every single moment and we could never ask for more than that.🙏⁣
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It’s wonderful to ride when everything clicks, but it’s in the tough moments that the truly extraordinary riders reveal themselves. You are one of them...and we are so proud to stand beside you, every step of the way 🧡⁣
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📸 USA Dressage/ Shannon Brinkman

02/15/2025

Maverick and Gus came out this weekend dominating their PSG debuts with wonderful scores! 🔥

⭐ Hussmanns Topgun, “Maverick,” made his PSG debut today with Adrienne Lyle, riding to an impressive 77.794% 🥇

⭐ Guinness MT & Christian Simonson delivered a stellar performance, coming in just behind Adrienne and Maverick, scoring 74.118% 🥈

Christian & “Gus” also kicked off the week on a high note, winning their class on Friday with a 70.147% 🎉

We are beyond proud of this team- so much hard work and patience behind all of these rides—big things ahead for these incredible talents! ✨👏

📸 Lily Forado - Doma Clásica