Melanie Roesner moved to the United States from Germany in 2008.  From 1994 - 2004 Melanie trained with Reitanlage Ralf Peters, Wissen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.  Loving the life in Lexington, Ky, Melanie has worked for the Kentucky Horse Park where she exhibitied several of the park's Friesians in exhibitions and demonstrations.  She has a strong background with a variety of breeds, included some gaited breeds.  She brings great enthusiasm, vision, excellent riding abilities, and strong professionalism to the team.  

 

 

 

Teresa Harcourt was introduced to her mother at the young age of five years old and started competing in the sport of Three Day Eventing by the time she was six.  Over the years and many horses later, Teresa has become extremely competitive in the world of Three-Day Eventing.  She recently moved to Kentucky from California to attend Midway College as a Pre- Veterinary major with a concentraiton in Equine.  She is currently competing at the Preliminary level with her horse Bonz Twist of Fate known as Skip.  He is an eleven year old Irish Thoroughbred gelding.  Before moving to Kentucky, Teresa and Skip were Reserve Champions for the Preliminary level in Area VI of the United States Eventing Association for 2009 and tied for Reserve Champion Area VI Preliminary YOung Rider 2009.  Teresa is excited for the 2010 competition year with Skip and with the Friesians of Fryslan Valley Sport Horses.  Teresa is a very serious, disciplined rider whom we are thrilled to have on our team!

 

Trish Iredale is a student of Midway College where she is majoring in Equine Studies.  Trish hails from Lake Oswego, Oregon where she has focused on Three-Day Eventing.  She loves the discipline of dressage and brings a strong riding position to the team.  Trish is always smiling and brings a ray of sunshine with her when she arrives.  She is dedicated in what is good and right for the well being of the horse.  She also has a great love of music having many awards and accoldates from her dedication to the flute.  Her Equitation skills have garnered her a "correct" spot on the riding team and we are proud to have her join us this season!

 

The Fryslan Valley Sport Horse Team will be exhibiting and competing at the 2010 Feathered Horse Classic in Shelbyville, TN, at the 2010 Breyerfest, and 2010 Junior League Charity Horse Show, and many other Dressage events throughout Lexington this summer.