Meet the Horses
Minerva
Nova MTA
Minerva
Minerva is a 2016 Oldenburg mare, imported to Canada from Germany in November 2020. She is out of Nea’s Diva Noce (Donnerball x Akzent) and by the Trakehner stallion Millennium (Easy Game x Ravel). Minerva is very spicy and always ready to rock, although sometimes a little bit too much! Sylvia has been working to develop a partnership wit
Minerva is a 2016 Oldenburg mare, imported to Canada from Germany in November 2020. She is out of Nea’s Diva Noce (Donnerball x Akzent) and by the Trakehner stallion Millennium (Easy Game x Ravel). Minerva is very spicy and always ready to rock, although sometimes a little bit too much! Sylvia has been working to develop a partnership with this special mare with the hopes of competing in FEI classes in the future.
Ulette
Nova MTA
Minerva
Ulette (Minnie) is a 2001 Dutch Warmblood mare, owned and loved by Sylvia LaBrash. Minnie enjoys eating, chin rubs and making herself as dirty as possible. Minnie has recently decided to share her position as "boss mare" with Fancy, and the two are best friends. She is also currently acting as grandma to the freshly weaned Ruby! She is lo
Ulette (Minnie) is a 2001 Dutch Warmblood mare, owned and loved by Sylvia LaBrash. Minnie enjoys eating, chin rubs and making herself as dirty as possible. Minnie has recently decided to share her position as "boss mare" with Fancy, and the two are best friends. She is also currently acting as grandma to the freshly weaned Ruby! She is looking forward to strutting her stuff in the ring and being the BEST schoolmaster ever!
Nova MTA
Nova MTA
Sophie's Promise
Nova MTA (Nova) is a 2018 Dutch Warmblood (Furstenball x Contango) filly owned and loved by Ally Beaudry. This sweet girl loves scratches and cuddles. Nova is training at First Level and made her dressage debut in 2022 with wonderful scores! Everyday she continues to develop into an incredible partner. Nova and Ally are destined for the FEI ring and we can't wait to join them on their journey!
Sophie's Promise
Something Special
Sophie's Promise
Sophie's Promise(Sophie) is a 2004 package of cuteness in a draft cross. Sophie is extremely well rounded, participating in (and winning) western trail classes and earning ribbons in jumping classes on the NEC circuit! She has been a brave and lovely horse having participated in several three day rides. Water, bridges, railroads... no pr
Sophie's Promise(Sophie) is a 2004 package of cuteness in a draft cross. Sophie is extremely well rounded, participating in (and winning) western trail classes and earning ribbons in jumping classes on the NEC circuit! She has been a brave and lovely horse having participated in several three day rides. Water, bridges, railroads... no problem! She has spent time with the phenomenal Eddo Hoekstra and loves showing off her moves in the dressage ring! Sophie is a fun little horse who is full of personality, love and talent.
Something Special
Something Special
Something Special
Something Special (Nixie) is a 2018 Westphalian mare by Sir Wanabi. She is a wonderful youngster owned and loved by Kennedy Williamson. She likes carrots and cuddles and is already showing an incredible work ethic. We can't wait to see her develop into a spectacular dressage queen!
Donnertraum
Something Special
Something Special
Donnertraum (Deiter) owned and loved by Shirlene Hudyma, is a 2005 branded Rhinelander German Warmblood gelding, who was imported into Canada from Germany in 2009. He is schooled to third level dressage and has spent some time in recent years cross-training as a jumper and eventer. He is an easy and comfortable horse to ride, with a w
Donnertraum (Deiter) owned and loved by Shirlene Hudyma, is a 2005 branded Rhinelander German Warmblood gelding, who was imported into Canada from Germany in 2009. He is schooled to third level dressage and has spent some time in recent years cross-training as a jumper and eventer. He is an easy and comfortable horse to ride, with a wonderful “puppy dog” personality. He LOVES his carrot treats, and will be your absolute best friend forever if you keep him well supplied.
Kahdir
SPS San Fernando
SPS San Fernando
Kahdir (Kurt) is a 2017 Canadian Warmblood who's only goal is to be spoiled by Lisa Di Cosmo. He's a goofy dude with a heart of gold and dreams of dancing in the dressage ring... Or maybe being an eventer... Still undecided on that! In the meantime he can be found playing with his buddies and learning all the important things a young riding horse should!
SPS San Fernando
SPS San Fernando
SPS San Fernando
SPS San Fernando (Joey) is a 2008 Oldenburg gelding owned and loved by Cathy Perkins. Joey is a very talented dressage horse with stunning movement, sired by Sagnol, a son of Sandro Hit. He has loads of personality and does not hesitate to let you know if he disagrees with something. Joey enjoys his pasture time with his best buds!
Eve
SPS San Fernando
Safari Special
Eve is a 2009 Friesian mare owned and loved by Alison McMillan. She loves snuggles and grooming time, being admired, and trying to eat her friends’ food when given half a chance. Eve has a heart of gold and work ethic to match, and she excels at demanding the very best from her rider.
Safari Special
Remington Sunset Hills
Safari Special
Safari Special (Tiny), owned by Abigail Hudyma, is a 2004 OTTB gelding, who fortunately did not race much in his younger days. He only had 9 starts and never placed (probably came in dead last all 9 times!). No matter to us, in our hearts he is a super star who is loved beyond measure. With his “golden retriever” personality, he is
Safari Special (Tiny), owned by Abigail Hudyma, is a 2004 OTTB gelding, who fortunately did not race much in his younger days. He only had 9 starts and never placed (probably came in dead last all 9 times!). No matter to us, in our hearts he is a super star who is loved beyond measure. With his “golden retriever” personality, he is the ultimate “beginner safe, suitable for a young rider” kind of horse, who excels as a hunter, jumper, eventer, and dressage horse.
Remington Sunset Hills
Remington Sunset Hills
Remington Sunset Hills
Remington Sunset Hills (Levi) is a 2021 Friesian x Quarter Horse by Reginald Di Boscodonne. Owned and loved by the Ivanovski family, Levi is enjoying his time out with his herd mates and learning the ropes of regular horse routine. All it takes to win him over is food, especially if it’s the fresh grass on the other side of the paddock! We are excited to see him develop over the next few years!
Gabriel
Remington Sunset Hills
Remington Sunset Hills
Gabriel is a 1999 Trakhener x Thoroughbred x Hanoverian who was born in Saskatchewan. He has been owned and loved by Kim Rochon for most of his life. Gabriel is extremely friendly and loving, both to his herdmate Digger and his human friends! He has a fantastic work ethic and loves showing off his moves in any situation. He has adored goi
Gabriel is a 1999 Trakhener x Thoroughbred x Hanoverian who was born in Saskatchewan. He has been owned and loved by Kim Rochon for most of his life. Gabriel is extremely friendly and loving, both to his herdmate Digger and his human friends! He has a fantastic work ethic and loves showing off his moves in any situation. He has adored going on hacks for his whole life, especially in the snow! Honestly, he's just a really wonderful horse and you'd have a hard time finding something bad to say about this handsome gelding!
Erik the Red
Erik the Red
Erik the Red
Erik the Red (Denver) is a goofy 2014 RPSI gelding from the Northern Legacy breeding program. He has a puppy-dog personality and LOVES all of his horses and humans. Did we mention he's the new giant on the farm? We all thought Tigger was huge, and then we saw this dude! Denver is well on his way to being the King of Dressage at Ashcourt, and we can't wait to see where he goes from here!
Destiny Tyme
Erik the Red
Erik the Red
Destiny Tyme (Destiny) is an 2002 PSG schoolmaster by Don Larino x Rouletto. In his younger years he was high ranking in the 4-6 year old classes with Evi Strasser and since then has taken numerous riders up the levels. We are so incredibly lucky to have him as an addition to our program! He has an in your pocket personality and the expectation that all humans have a treat just for him.
Sir Milton
Sir Milton
Sir Milton
Sir Milton (Milton) is a 2010 gelding owned and loved by Bruce and Sylvia's children, Lukas, Scarlett, and Eddie. He is 75% pony sass and 25% the absolute sweetest thing. Milton is the perfect pony to show Scarlett how to be a beautiful, quiet rider. Milton has aspirations to be a jumper and dressage pony, and loves showing off his moves for the ladies he's turned out with!
Real Fancy
Sir Milton
Sir Milton
Real Fancy (Fancy) is a 2008 Hanoverian mare, bred by the RCMP program. She was purchased as a two-year-old by Northern Legacy Horse Farm and worked her way up as a hunter. Fancy decided she wanted to show off her fancy dressage moves, so she's at Ashcourt Farm on lease from NLHF! She loves ALL the cuddles and dancing in the dressage ring.
Fabulette
Dancing Chief
Dancing Chief
Fabulette (Biiwaabikah) is a spicy 2008 Mustang/Hanoverian who is loved by Colette and Rick. She is a horse with incredible work ethic and loves to let her inner dressage diva shine. She is by Fabuleux out of an Eisprinz mare. Biiwaabikah is a favourite of Eddie, Sylvia's son! She always stands affectionately for hugs and kisses at night
Fabulette (Biiwaabikah) is a spicy 2008 Mustang/Hanoverian who is loved by Colette and Rick. She is a horse with incredible work ethic and loves to let her inner dressage diva shine. She is by Fabuleux out of an Eisprinz mare. Biiwaabikah is a favourite of Eddie, Sylvia's son! She always stands affectionately for hugs and kisses at night check. She loves carrots, apples and especially peppermints...preferably in candy cane form!
Dancing Chief
Dancing Chief
Dancing Chief
Dancing Chief (Useeit) is a 2022 colt out of Fabulette, and by the fantastic stallion Dauphin. He is lovingly owned by Colette and Rick, and we can't wait to see how he grows! He's currently spending his time entertaining everyone and showing off his dancing feet!
Esme
Dancing Chief
Antigone
Esme is a lovable 2016 RPSI mare from the Northern Legacy breeding program. She loves spending time with her herdmate Tigger and taking Simon the barn cat for rides. Bringing a treat along when you visit Esme is a surefire way to earn her love and affection. Esme also loves spending time with Eddie.
Antigone
Stella Artois
Antigone
Antigone (Tigger) is a 2005 Dutch Warmblood mare, owned and loved by Sylvia Labrash. She is a homebred, out of Ulette and by VDL Wellington. This giant loves forehead rubs and showing off her lovely movement. Tigger recently welcomed a foal from Carlton Hill into the Ashcourt family and we are so excited! She is proven to have large, tale
Antigone (Tigger) is a 2005 Dutch Warmblood mare, owned and loved by Sylvia Labrash. She is a homebred, out of Ulette and by VDL Wellington. This giant loves forehead rubs and showing off her lovely movement. Tigger recently welcomed a foal from Carlton Hill into the Ashcourt family and we are so excited! She is proven to have large, talented foals with all the spunk needed to make a future FEI horse!
Ruby Hill
Stella Artois
Stella Artois
Ruby Hill (Ruby) is the first foal born at Ashcourt Farm. She is out of Antigone and by Carlton Hill. Ruby was born June 2021 and is a firecracker just like her mother and grandmother (Ulette). Ruby should finish over 17hh and shows excellent uphill movement and suspension. We can't wait to see her grow and shine in the FEI ring in a few years!
Stella Artois
Stella Artois
Stella Artois
Stella Artois (Stella) is a 2011 Hanoverian mare, by Sir Donnerhall I and out of a Feiner Stern mare. She is a super lovely, cuddly girl who is getting back into the swing of training. Stella has incredible potential and dreams of dancing in the dressage ring, or maybe even the jumper ring! We can't wait to see how she develops.
Marquesa
Bachelor Buttons
Bachelor Buttons
Marquesa (Ravyn) is a 2003 Clydesdale/Thoroughbred mare. Ravyn has been a part of Sylvia's life since she was 2 years old, and enjoys making everyone fix the things she breaks. Despite her habit of sitting on walls and buckets, Ravyn is a sweetheart and loves to stand in the crossties for hours being brushed.
Bachelor Buttons
Bachelor Buttons
Bachelor Buttons
Bachelor Buttons (Buttons) is a 1987 Pony of the Americas gelding. Buttons is the pony who started it all and has been owned by Sylvia LaBrash for the last 23 years. They competed in every discipline possible, helping to develop many of the skills that Sylvia uses today. He is a spry old man, who still likes to give his herd mates a run for their money.
Tarantella
Bachelor Buttons
Tarantella
Tarantella (Telly) is a 1994 Trakehner mare. Telly is owned and loved by Sylvia LaBrash and is the horse responsible for creating Sylvia's love for dressage. Telly showed up to Third Level in her prime and achieved a Basic 1 Ontario Championship when Sylvia was 13. She is the typical fiesty chestnut mare, who assisted Sylvia in honing her ninja skills!
Digger
Skittles
Tarantella
Digger is a 1999 Standardbred gelding, loved by Sylvia Labrash. He was quite the successful race horse, and after his retirement Ashcourt Farm was the perfect landing place. He now enjoys light riding, attention and relaxation with his herdmate Gabriel.
Skittles
Skittles
Skittles
Skittles is an exceptionally large Appaloosa mare, who was worth her weight in gold as a school horse for Sylvia in years past. Since her retirement, she's been enjoying eating and hanging out with her best friend Possum.
Possum
Skittles
Skittles
Possum is a smart and quirky Standardbred mare. She and Skittles are inseperable. Possum enjoys eating and relaxing in the field and running away when you need her for something.
In Loving Memory
Mito Inspired 1992-2022
Mito Inspired (Norma Jean) touched the lives of each and every member of the Ashcourt family. The farm has felt very different without her sassy old lady charm to keep us on our toes. She was a one-of-a-kind horse with a heart of gold, perfect for teaching kids the joy of riding and helping adults regain confidence. Rest easy Norma, and thank you for being such a special part of our lives.