Meet the Horses

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!

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!

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 anticipating her dressage debut and has high hopes of competing at the FEI level. Until then she is spending her time learning good manners and hanging out with her best friend Sophie.

Something Special (Nixie) is a 2018 Hanoverian 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!

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.

Ignatius (Iggy) is a 2018 Bashkir Curly, owned and loved by the Smith family! He has big dreams of soaring over jumps in the hunter ring, and definitely has the talent to make it. He’s a complete sucker for bum scratches and would happily spend all his time snuggling. He loves trying new treats and playing with his friends Kurt and Joey!

One Hot Dress (Abby) is a 2015 AQHA mare. She is loved by the entire England family, Chantal, Brian, Gabby, Ryan and Connor. Abby is a very sweet and lovable mare. She loves getting cuddles and snuggles from everyone. Abby especially loves all the attention she gets from Gabby, Ryan and Connor. Abby is learning Western Dressage, with goals to show in the future!

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!  

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.

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.

Colours of Autumn(Autumn) is a 2004 Thoroughbred mare, owned and loved by Ally Beaudry. She's spent most of her time developing her flatwork through dressage so that she can show off her skills in the hunter/jumper ring. Autumn is enjoying being loved on by Meredith Graham and teaching the ins and outs of jumping!

Mito Inspired (Norma Jean) is a 1992 AQHA mare owned and loved by Katarina McFadden. Norma still thinks she's a three year old, and is always ready to show off her skills as a truly versatile western and english performance horse. Norma has dipped her hooves into the dressage world in the past, but is now enjoying relaxing rides and lots of peppermints!

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!

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 (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 (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 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 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 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.