christine deherrera
Courtesy of Horse Connection
magazine February 2006
he arching neck, keen intellect and
commanding presence of a stallion
are a thing of legend. For many
horse lovers the thrill of riding a stallion
remains a dream.
“Riding and owning stallions is a
great honor and obligation,” explains
Grand Prix dressage rider Karin Reid
Offield. “The privilege is two-fold. There
is the day-to-day interaction with the
horses that is remarkable. During the
ride, stallions allow us to experience their
power, strength and majesty. Secondly, if
we are fortunate to own a desirable
breeding stallion, each spring mare
owners will seek us out, and we are able
to enjoy the excitement of watching the
next generation’s talents unfold.”
Karin, a USDF Gold Medalist, rides
and shows two successful stallions--
Hexagon’s Louisville, who competed on
The Netherlands Grand Prix ‘B’ Team,
and Tiamo Trocadero, the reserve horse
