Welcome to Ovation Farm, the new home of Susan ("Susie") Wiedman and Encore Sporthorse.
The 50 acre farm is an easy drive from both the Triangle and Southern Pines. Our specialty is expert dressage training in a fun and positive environment. All levels of rider are welcome - from beginner to FEI.
Susie Wiedman and Encore Sporthorse have been providing quality dressage training for both the horse and rider for over fifteen years. In addition to being licensed as a USEF “r” judge, Susie is a USDF gold medalist with thirty years of equestrian experience in dressage and other equestrian disciplines.
Ovation Farm was designed for training and instruction. There are 42 large and airy stalls, a 150' x 290' fenced outdoor arena with lights, 75' x 200' covered arena, and 2 round pens. Horses enjoy ample individual or small group turnout as well as customized feeding plans.
Trainer and owner Susie Wiedman and the Ovation Farm barn managers reside on the property.
News
Encore Sporthorse 2012 Winter Show Series
Encore Sporthorse is excited to host its Winter Schooling Show Series again in 2012! These monthly shows in January, February and March can really get you ready for the upcoming show season. Prizes include 1st-4th in all classes and High Score of the Day for Jr., Sr., and Open, as well as an AQHA High Score Award. Fun classes will follow the dressage classes and they are free to enter!
IMPORTANT! Due to the heavy rain this morning we have to cancel tomorrow's show. Our outdoor warm up arena is totally under water and won't be dry in time. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please join us February 25th for our next show. We will be offering the eventing dressage tests as well.
See the Shows page for full details and entry form!
Holiday Half Halts Dressage and Fun Show 12.10.11
The Holiday Half Halts Dressage Show was a “barrel” of fun and will probably become an annual tradition. Rain Thursday put the show in jeopardy, but luckily the warm up ring dried out in time! Riders worked on their first points for the new show season. We had some young horses as well as riders making their dressage show debut. All did well. Sally and her youngster Rockafella were stars, with a 72% at Intro and the high point score of the show. Minerva and Donna were also noteworthy with a 66% in their first third level test…that bronze medal is getting closer. Team Encore members looked “spiffy” in their new vests! The fun show was just that…fun. Barrel racing, ride a buck and a costume classes were all closely contested. It seems dressage riders and their horses like to barrel race…who knew? There were very original costumes, a few corgis even made it into the mix. Thank you to everyone who attended and had a good time. Happy Holidays and see you next year!
See the Shows page for full results!
Encore Sporthorse has a wide range of FANTASTIC horses for sale. There are young horses to show horses, mares and geldings. FEI Dressage prospects to trail horses. Make sure to check out the Sales Page.
Spotlight Sale Horse
Free Agent (“Frankie”) - *NEW VIDEO*
“Frankie” is a 2007, 17 hand, chestnut Hanoverian gelding with great bloodlines. He is by Farewell III x Wolkenstein. Frankie was the winner of the “Suitable to Become a Dressage Horse” class at the 2011 Fall Sporthorse Breeding Show in Raleigh. This horse is a lovely mover with a great mind who loves to work. He has been gently started in dressage and is schooling First Level. Frankie has been a perfect gentleman at local shows, others are often surprised at the combination of his age and good manners. He really has a “been there, done that” attitude. Frankie will make a wonderful partner for an adult amateur but is talented enough for a young rider or professional. Asking $35,000.
Check out Frankie’s new video Oct 2011
Find more pictures on the Encore Sporthorse Facebook page.
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Susie Wiedman and Team Encore are proud to announce that they are now sponsored by
M & M Tack Shop, Pennfield Feeds, and Arenus!
Arenus is a company that has a wide array of products for both horses and dogs. Susie’s competition horses and client show horses all use the Assure Guard GI supplement. Susie has been pleased at how well horses manage the stress of competition and training while on this product. Arenus are also the makers of the popular “Sore No More” products. For more information go to: http://www.arenus.com.
M & M Tack Shop, a local tack shop located at 2721 Dover Farm Road, Raleigh, NC. 919.851.0102. http://www.mmtackshop.com. Their knowledgeable sales staff and well stocked store can supply all of your riding needs! If they don't have it, they'll find it ASAP. They offer competitive prices – shop local Y'all!
Pennfield feeds are fed to all horses stabled at Ovation Farm. Susie has been pleased with the consistent high quality of the feed and feels that the horses maintain their weight and have shiny coats. Pennfield feeds can be purchased through M & M Tack Shop. For more info go to their site: http://pennfield.com.
