Lesley Long Silent Auction

Lesley Long was an exemplary horsewoman in Carroll County, Maryland. Sadly, despite the high premium Lesley placed on handling horses safely, she passed away on December 14th, 2011 after sustaining a severe brain injury from being kicked by a startled horse three weeks earlier.

Devoted to horses her entire life, Lesley gained over 20 years experience retraining re-tired racehorses, starting young horses, and teaching beginner to intermediate riders. Certified as a USEA ICP Program Level 1 Instructor, Lesley was a talented competitor and fan of Maryland eventing. She made her living in the daily tasks of caring for horses. With horses and riders alike, Lesley was dependable, knowledgeable, and patient, willing to lend a hand and a friendly smile. Lesley was a dedicated wife and mother, a compassionate advocate for rescued dogs and animals, a nurturing gardener, a talented photographer, and valuable friend to many.

The Lesley Long & Family Silent Auction Benefit offers financial support to Lesley's family and horses in the aftermath of her loss. All proceeds and monetary donations will be applied to costs incurred by her intensive medical care and the care of her three talented off-the-track thoroughbreds - Bugatti, Kudos and Mardi Gras - who are being fostered until they can find new owners.

ITEMS for bid include SOMETHING for EVERYONE: custom cakes, photography services, gift certificates, holistic horse supplies, lessons with notable trainers, tack and MORE. ... Check it out!!

You have one day left to bid here. Auctions closes February 15 at 11 p.m.!

Wild Week for Havarah

The week started off with a bang when the team went cross country schooling before Full Gallop at Jumping Branch.

Hannah was extremely excited because she got to take her mount Zhen and they were able to school some training obstacles, which I could tell made Hannah pretty happy.

At Full Gallop yesterday the stars of the show were Bugsy, o inwned by Patty Gillin and Piney, owned by Susie Bardell.

Bugsy performed fabulously for his first show ever. Molly says he was a bit distracted in dressage but jumped around like a pro and finished just shy of 3rd place because of some time spent learning about water.

Piney put in a great performance (however we are convinced the dressage judge just didn't like pintos because her score was a bit unfair) but everyone was proud of this sweet mare.

John Nunn took Red Horse Harry to their first event in Aiken and though John admits dressage leaves much room for improvement they jumped around great. True to form for this young OTTB.

The Four Kynymont youngsters were taken out for their first jumping outing today (Rio, Tipper, Br ehea and Jessie), However Jessie, miss Clydesdale/TB was the star of the show, jumping around like a natural hunter.

John took his two, Red Horse Harry and Smiley, and after six tests he was ready to kick his feet up and call it a day!

A bit of exciting news crossed my path as at 6:30 tomorrow morning Havarah will be saying goodbye to Indie and he will head off to his new home with Kelly Taylor! We will have more information on this new union soon!

But wait - the week isn't over yet! The big wigs, Sabrina, Benny and Rivan will try their hands at Pine Top this weekend.

PHEW! I'm exhausted typing all the updates - and I just sit on a couch. Molly says the girls are keeping up fabulously - and admits - they probably have more energy than she does at the moment.

No worries Mol - you kinda ride a lot of horses...

Hannah is just happy to be back at the shows! In a conversation yesterday I could hear a sigh of relief as she stated "I'm just really loving being back at shows... they are the most fun."

Agreed Hannah, that is where you shine! Literally, she puts baby oil on EVERYTHING, so if you're wondering why Molly's horses always look so shiny and brand new, well I just gave away the secret.

Stay tuned... you know there will be more to come!

Quick Jumper Show Recap

Well with the arrival of John Nunn, the Aiken crew is now 100 percent complete and ready to rock the ring.

The crew loaded up the ponies and ventured off to try their hand in the hunter/jumper ring.

Robyn and Fabio competed in a couple 2'9 and 3'0 classes - but she admits she hasn't really been to a lot of these types of shows and had to be instructed by Maddie as to what a jump-off is. But she had a lot of fun and definitely thinks her and Fabio both learned a ton.

This was Hannah's first show ever with Zhen and Robyn assures they totally killed it as a team. Robyn said Hannah came out of that ring with confidence just radiating from her, and it was cool to see her so excited.

Maddie and Carson impressed everyone (as usual with this pair) and brought home multiple blue ribbons, which is pretty standard when this duo hits the jumper ring.

Maddie also won the "Ride-A-Buck". Rid-A-What? Apparently this is when everyone rides around bareback sitting on a dollar bill or "buck" and whoever doesn't lose their buck wins.

Molly took Sabrina and Bugsy. This was Bugsy's first show and Robyn said he jumped around fabulously and is SUCH a good jumper!

Red Horse Harry was John Nunn's choice mount this show. He's the greener of the two but John says he's easier to show jump than his training level horse.

Robyn commented on how John definitely brought a lot of positive energy down with him to Aiken and he exerts it at every moment.

However, it sounds like everyone is full of positive energy - and maybe getting a little high on too much Vitamin D... ;). Robyn again commented on how she loves being down in Aiken and training with Molly, who is always patient and pays attention to detail.

Next stop? Full Gallop on Wednesday with Bugsy and Piney for their first real events in Aiken at Baby Novice! As always, stay tuned for the next update.

For a monthly treat, Molly will also be blogging for PRO, so you can find her blogs here at the Professional Riders Organization.

Starting off with a BANG!

If this is how the show season is starting off, I'd say it's going to be a pretty dang good winter season!

First show, two entries, and... two wins!

Molly won on Kynynmont Indelibly Irish, owned by Pam Liddell Kynynmont Connemaras, and her her own Diesel Boy from Bonnie Lymont at Novice.

It was a perfect outing. Indie finished on his dressage score of 27 and Leto on a 24.8. Two phenomenal scores!

"Leto was just a little superstar!" said Hannah Metz. "You can really tell how much he's growing up." True statement as he's only five...

Surprisingly Hannah, miss groom/show superstar, was a bit nervous for her first show since the end of the 2011 season. She admits she has a wee bit of anxiety around forgetting things/equipment they might need for the show.

But now that she has gotten the first one over with, she's rockin' and ready to go for the next show (which could very well escalate from two to eight or so horses!).

All of the girls so far are singing the same tune. They love Aiken (I know... hard to fathom...), love the facility, love the weather, love the work... do we sense a common theme here?

"It feels like it's been one long day - in a good way!" said Hannah when describing how she can't believe a week has already passed.

Hannah and her mount Zhen will compete for their first time in Aiken at Paradise Farm beginner novice. Then they will decide if they should move up to novice. Though she admits - for herself, she can only comprehend one show at a time as there is so much more to think about in Aiken!

The Havarah crew will be attending a local jumper show this weekend, so stay tuned for those updates!

Lights, Camera, AIKEN!

Well it was a week ago today that the first load of horses left PA to make the journey South. Now, all 17 horses have arrived safely and happily in Aiken, SC.

Robyn Weaver was kind enough to be my eyes and ears for the first week settling into the beautiful and hospitable Pine Ridge Stables.

"I was so blown away," Robyn said. "I wasn’t expecting it to be this nice… I mean I wasn’t expecting it to be crappy, but I wasn’t expecting it to be this nice."

She admitted it did take a couple of days for the horses to settle in. She assures no one was going crazy, but they were a little wound up after the long trip. Let's be honest, the Aiken veterans probably were just overjoyed to run around in the warm sun! Sabrina - we all know you are spending the majority of your day sprawled out, sunbathing.

So far, and this is a little difficult with more horses than stalls, the hardest part was figuring out how to switch turnout. Yes, when one learns how to juggle horses, she can conquer the world!

Now the routine is 7 horses are in all night, and 10 are out all night, this then switches during the day.

The first couple of days were full or walking out horses and hacks - the best way to acclimate especially with the beautiful, sandy hacking trails Pine Ridge has to offer. But when those seem outdated.. there's always Hitchcock Woods.

The Havarah crew has literally used and abused Hitchcock trails - they have been there four days in a row! Robyn described how they ride out on one long trail from where they park, but then end up on Ridge Mile Track. In the middle of the loop there is pretty much free cross-country schooling, complete with brush jumps.

Robyn said her leading man, Fabio, is doing really well. She was so excited because the first time she took him out on a hack, he was so calm and cool and didn’t jig the entire time on the way back. Furthermore, he was apparently phenomenal at Hitchcock woods

She and Fabio will make their Aiken debut on February 18th at Paradise Farm. She says she is just excited to learn how to relax when riding and competing - not over analyzing everything. Robyn's already basking in the relaxed, Southern mentality.

Relaxing? Horses? OK, yes I used those two words in the same sentence but really Aiken is relaxing. Don't get me wrong it's also A LOT of work - but that's just it, work doesn't feel like work - it's really all play!

OK ya, they start at 6:45 a.m., feed, muck, switch turnout - but then by 11 a.m. they get to trailer off to some new venue and ride till their hearts are content!

“It doesn’t really feel like work, even when you’re mucking stalls you’re not like God I can’t wait to just be done!” Robyn said. "I’m just so excited to be here, I was really actually kinda worried that I would get like homesick or something but I don’t even really think about home.”

Leto and Indie will start the show season off at Full Gallop this Wednesday at the novice level. Robyn admits it will be nice only having two horses going as she needs to get back in the swing of shows.

Yes, there are sure to be ups and downs, but everyone seems to be stepping up to the plate and just getting their work done. Robyn relates how easy it really was to transition, and how everyone just gets along so easily.

Stay tuned because you know that only one thing can come from four Havarah girls living under one roof.... LOADS OF FUN!

2 Trips Down, One to Go!

Well at 3 a.m. Kara and I began the routine wrapping and switching out blankets for coolers, and detailing out the horse's halters with fuzziness.

Then, we loaded 10 horses: Benny, Carson, Rivan, Smiley, Fabio, Zhen, Piney, Leto, Toulousse and Sabrina, on a van to Aiken. All the horses thank goodness were phenomenal to load (they must have sensed I am NOT a morning person so they best be on good behavior ;) ).

Then, a short 12 hours later or so, they arrived in Aiken! Molly says the pastures and stalls are magnificent - and as you will see in a photo shortly following - they girls seem to be happy in their new, sunny atmosphere.

Enjoy these photos and an Aiken update will be following shortly!

Aiken or Bust!

So I think I'm standing alone when I say I'm a little upset right now.

Rob is excited because he won't have to muck as many stalls for two months.

Kara will have less horses stressing her out and she can re-grow the grass in the paddocks.

The girls are all hyped for a new adventure.

Molly is ready to get some more miles on the upper level horses and is excited to start the new ones.

And I'm sad why?

In about 10 hours Molly, Robyn, Hannah and Maddie will load up the first four horses and leave us here in PA for the warm, southern hospitality that is Aiken, SC.

I'm going to miss them! But enough of the boo-hoo. Aiken is such an exciting adventure and it seems like each year Molly's business grows and this year a whopping 18 horses are heading south!

They will leave at 4 a.m. with the first group and the destination is Pine Ridge Stables and the luxurious 10-stall barn. Yup, they upgraded this year.

The second load will leave in a van on Tuesday (10 horses) and the last trailer will leave Thursday.

The trailer is all packed and ready to roll, and Bubba (Molly's trooper of a truck) will have to just make it over one big hill and then it's smooth sailing to South Carolina.

It snowed this weekend, and we aren't expecting a blizzard like the one that made the trip a bit interesting last year, so hopefully the trip goes off without a hitch.

To my Havarah Team: Have the best time. Learn tons! Enjoy two months of shows, schoolings, lessons and hacks and we'll see you when you get back!

To our readers: No worries, I will be stalking the girls to be constantly in-the-know so ya'll will be continually updated on all the Southern fun!

~MJ

R.I.P. Brio

Unfortunately Havarah lost one of it's teammates today, and Kim Parisan lost a very dear friend.

Brio belonged to Kim Parisan, Maddie's mom, and they, together galloped around many cross country courses and shared many wonderful eventing memories.

Brio was a chestnut, quarter horse, gelding with a big old white blaze. Although dressage was always a little bit of a struggle, Kim and Brio could dominate in the jumper ring and galloped cross country with ease.

In fact, at the Cecil County Fair this past summer, Brio and Kim racked in the ribbons!

As horse-lovers, we all know that a time like this is more than losing a pet, it's losing a best friend. That being said our hearts go out to Kim and we all have you and Brio in our thoughts.

Brio passed away this afternoon. The cause is unknown but we believe it was quick and he didn't suffer. I've attached some photos of Kim and Brio's career so everyone could remember him fondly.

A Long Awaited Welcome

Towards the end of the summer we got a new working student here at Havarah. Her name is Robyn Weaver.

I don't know how Molly finds such amazing people to work at the barn - but I'm surely grateful she has such a keen eye because Robyn is the perfect addition to the Havarah clan.

At 18, Robyn recently graduated from High School and decided to put school on hold to further her knowledge and experience in horses.

Molly told me Robyn's first day would be on one of my working weekends, and I'm not going to lie - I was greatly impressed right off the bat.

Robyn stepped right up to the plate instantly and when I gave her the job of cob webbing... oh man she cobwebbed the barns spotless!

There was no explaining the necessity of scrubbing water buckets, or why we are as anal about the little things as we are - she just easily molded into the flow of how things work around here which was so great.

Robyn's relaxed, drama-free, can-do attitude it delightfully refreshing to be around. She really puts you at ease when working with her because she is so mellow and is just an absolutely sweet, kind-hearted person.

So, how did Robyn's role at Havarah come to be? Well we have to back up a few years for this....

The girl has been around horses her entire life. I know, most of us have, but literally her parents met while they were both working students at a farm when they were teenagers. Adorable.

The family tree in the eventing scene is pretty cool. Her dad was in pony club and evented up to intermediate while her mom evented up to prelim level. The family started a breeding farm in the 90's and operated it for about 10 years- this is the farm of which Robyn has always lived. Robyn's dad is one of our county's wonderful vets.. thus might be why Robyn is so smart!

Robyn hopped in the saddle as a toddler around 2 or 3 and rode with her mom at home until she was about 7. When she was 10, after a little break from riding, she got a job with Betsy and Ronnie Houghton at Sylmar Farm where she worked till age 15. She started galloping horses for them at 13, and got the opportunity to ride a pony, Ode for Joy, allowing her to win 3 out of 4 pony races! Thus her NEED FOR SPEED!!

When she was 16 she got another job at a breeding farm where she was she and another rider where in charge of all the under saddle work. THEN she came over to Havarah- there won't be another job title after this one, as we wont let her leave here!

Robyn's mom, who was her main trainer at the time, suggested Robyn start to take lessons from Molly. Robyn, who had only completed a phew starter trials having never been serious about eventing, wanted to know more about the sport. Mom's do seem to always know best.

It didn't take long for her to join the Havarah team after falling in love with Molly's very patient and excellent instruction.

Her mount Stare Daggers, or "Fabio", now resides at Havarah and Robyn hopes to take him training by the end of the year. Fabio was originally a re-sell project, but alas Robyn fell in love so now he has a permanent home with her.

In addition to her own horse, Robyn other current obsession is Rio, who is a Clydesdale, Thoroughbred, Connemara cross. She loves how intuitive he is and his willingness to learn.

Robyn will go down to Aiken with Molly, Hannah and Maddie where I'm sure she will have a blast and learn so much just as we all do in Aiken. So for all you eventers going South for the winter make sure to stop by the trailer and meet Robyn! I'm sure she will make you smile!

Now.... AIKEN OR BUST!



~MJ

The Cavalry Meets Havarah

Well this is an exciting, somewhat sad, but most of all interesting turn of affairs for one dedicated working student at Havarah.

As you all may remember, Hannah decided to lease Zhen and in turn sell her young mare, Anna's Band.

Anna sold today - which Hannah admits was exciting but was not an event void of tears - but to a true "first" kind of client of Havarah.

Anna will now spend her days as a Cavalry horse. Yup, I'm talking old school, Civil War, reenactment style.

She is trading in the fancy dressage braids and cross country courses for going to war, charging through rivers and standing in lines of noble horses ready to defend our country - or at least - help others reminisce in a pivotal moment in our country's history.

How this all came to be? I told Hannah she was a lucky girl because in horses, this happens once in a blue moon....

David Milly, saw Anna on www.dreamhorse.com and called Molly with major interest. He said he was looking for a horse to do Civil War reenactments on and Molly apparently said let's give it a go!

He came to look at Anna yesterday and Hannah said it was pretty hysterical watching Molly ride Anna around the ring, neck reining and doing all sorts of moves us eventing folk go to rodeos to see.

After countless "interesting" questions about Anna - like "has she been around many flags??" etc - it was apparent David was interested in this pretty, doe-eyed, gray mare.

He asked Molly to come by today, he wanted to bring his Captain to see this outstanding mare, but seemed to have already made up his mind seeing as he came with a truck and trailer attached.

He brought his old-school saddle to try on Anna, and she did not seem a bit phased. Hannah said she knew it was a deal when he went walking around the field, and came galloping back with a HUGE smile on his face.

So, the sale was set, and Miss Anna Banana was loaded on the trailer today and sent off to her new, and I must say rather exciting, home.

It was not without some sadness from Hannah. She sad it was sad to see her "baby girl go" but she is very excited to begin her eventing career with Zhen in Aiken (they plan to move up to novice at Pine Top!).

You may see this little girl if you visit the reenactments in Gettysburg - we are all sure she will be oh so happy with her new life and well-loved.

We'll miss you Anna's Band, enjoy your new home and we can't wait to see you staring in your new role!

A Havarah Christmas Tale

Night check is done.

And all stockings are hung by their stalls with care.

The ponies are tucked in, exhausted from a long day of fun.

Wrapped in cozy blankets, so not to raise a hair.


All 26 horses wait on the edge of their seats.

Hoping they have been nice and not naughty.

Praying that Santa does not only deliver to those who walk on two feet.

Keeping their eyes open, but their vision's getting spotty.


Waiting to catch a glimpse of this man red

But alas, morning will come, the sun will shine through

Not a whinny would have been said

And what is in their stockings but a new shoe!


Ok it was quick and I'm not the best at rhyming but Merry Christmas everyone!

~MJ

Another Cali Transplant

Today the crew welcomed Cooper from way out West! But this time, we got a Cali transplant that's a horse!

Cooper belongs to the Hulmes' daughter, Sophie, and for those of you who don't know who the Hulmes are, they own Principia stables which is where Havarah calls home!

Two Irish Sport Horse mares now occupy the majority of Sophie's time back in California, so Cooper has traveled coast to coast to hang with us at Principia.

"Coup de Ville" was Sophie's main man from 2008 through 2009 and he took her beginner novice and novice.

He just arrived today and is a) wondering "why is it so cold?" and b) why was that such a long trailer ride? Needless to say Coup will be chilling for a while as he traveled probably about 3,000 miles this past week.

Other than this new addition, we at Havarah are just gearing up for the holidays and excited for the Hulmes' arrival this weekend! We always love having them around and they will be here for Christmas and through the new year.

So happy holidays everyone!

P.S. Molly is really excited for her first Christmas tree - it has yet to be decorated but it's glorious.

A New Pair is Born!

Riding horses can be very unpredictable, but in a very good way. An ideal horse/rider situation sometimes just pops out of thin air when you least expect it - and you never know when you might establish a bond with a special horse. That is the beauty of it all!

I'm happy to announce that Hannah has recently decided to lease Zhen!

It has been a pair in the making for some time but became official after Hannah took Zhen cross country schooling a couple weeks ago.

Hannah is extremely excited with this new development and is ready to rock and roll! Molly is always happy when she is able to find a great match for her students. So look out for Hannah Metz aboard this Warmblood/Paint cross in Aiken where they will start competing!

Hannah will lease Zhen for three months (till February) and upon the end of her lease Zhen will either be back up for sale or Hannah will determine if the partnership should become a permanent one.

In addition, Hannah's current mare, Anna's Band, is now on the market!

Anna is a 5-year-old, 16h, dappled grey, OTTB mare. Anna has been at Havarah for just over a year where she has learned a lot from Hannah and Molly.

This pretty girl has competed up to novice and would be the perfect eventing or hunting prospect for someone who would like a project.

Anna really is a very sweet, willing mare who loves to jump! If you're interested email molly@mollyrosin.com. She's currently priced at $5,000.

Congrats Steve!

Dr. Steve Berkowitz had, like any horse-shopper looking for the perfect mount, a few requirements for a future horse.

1) Bay... and I mean bay. No white markings, just straight up brown!

2) Tall - Steve is no short stack.

3) It HAD to be a thoroughbred.

4) Something fancy enough to beat out Bryce (Molly's boyfriend).

Finding the perfect horse can take months, even years. Even so, one may end up with a horse that isn't necessarily the mount they thought they wanted, or maybe you might have to make some compromises based on budget etc.

Nope. Steve got exactly what he wanted, and it couldn't have worked out any more perfectly.

Steve purchased Pockets from Patricia Vos who has a farm in VA. She takes in OTTBs and trains them into event horses - Pockets was just meant to be Steve's future eventing partner.

Being a vet, Steve has always been fascinated by and devotes his life and career to taking care of horses. With the growing "man team" at Havarah, Steve found himself wanting to be part of the man fun.

Thus, he borrowed some half chaps and boots and hopped back on the horses with the intent of finding his own.

Molly says Pockets and Steve could not be a more perfect pair. It's like Steve acquired a custom-fit horse and they are absolutely adorable together.

You bet you will be seeing this pair hitting the Area II eventing circuit shortly! So check out these photos and be prepared to root the two on!

Nancy and Alyssa Klavens

We hear of many selfless people in this world. Those who are always pushing others to succeed, donating funds when they can, and boosting you up when you are down.

These people are called: owners.

The life of a professional horse-back-rider is not parallel to that of a professional football player. There isn't the glitz and the glamour, or parties and bling. More like mud and sweat, blood and tears - and we just keep coming back for more.

You fall off, you get back on - doesn't matter that you just fell into a ditch at the last show, there is the next one to prepare for - you have a sponsorship to uphold, and people to impress, but you are working with a variable object: a horse. A live animal.

So Molly is fortunate to have wonderful owners. Ones who understand horses, and understand that she, and they, are not always going to be perfect.

The Klavens are some of those amazing owners.

Nancy Klavens grew up obsessed with horses. As a child, she got her hands on every horse novel she could find from National Velvet to the Black Stallion. It is no wonder that her daughter, Alyssa, caught the bug.

The family has had horses for over 15 years. Alyssa says they started with a horse for her sister, then one for her, and then one for her mom.

While Alyssa's sister found joy outside of the horse world, Alyssa knew it was where she wanted to be. Soon after she started taking lessons, Alyssa became enthralled with the sport of eventing.

She bought Puttin' on the Ritz "Benny" in 2007 when he was just over a year old. Whereas her first horses were school-masters, her last three have been under the age of two as she has always enjoyed working with younger horses and watching them learn and grow.

Alyssa fell in love with Benny because he has a certain personality. She never wanted a boring horse and she definitely didn't get one. She describes him as a horse you have to develop a bond and relationship with if you want to be successful. He can be the sweetest horse in the world but he also keeps you on your toes. When everything clicks, she says it is the most wonderful feeling in the world, especially because he doesn't click with everyone.

Both Nancy and Alyssa always wanted to see Benny succeed, and recognized his true potential. Alyssa never saw him as a buy and re-sell project, she wanted to watch him grow and reach the top. However, being in college she realized she didn't have as much time as it would require to train him.

She wound up leasing him for a while with the intention of selling him - hoping someone would bond with him and find the same potential that she always saw and believed in. However, many tried, and unfortunately failed.

A good neighbor of ours, Roddy Strang, recommended Alyssa bring Benny to Molly. Initially, Benny came to Havarah to sell - but it became very apparent to all of us that there was something in this horse. I don't know what it was, he was just intriguing.

We were fortunate enough to have Benny come down to Aiken, SC with us, and it was there our thoughts were confirmed this horse proved to be a natural confident event horse.

So I guess the question still stands... why do owners front the bill and allow professional riders to ride their horses without much financial gain in return?

"Its been amazing to watch him compete!" Alyssa said. "I always felt like Benny's abilities were limitless if you were willing to work with him, and its so wonderful to see him start reaching toward his potential. Every time I get to see him, whether at a lesson, hacking, or a competition, I can see how much he's learned since the previous time. Even though I'm not the one riding him, I am so proud of what Molly has been able to accomplish with him."

This is why horse people are a certain "breed". Whether we are gutless, nuts, or just like to spend money - our horses are our children, our best friends, our partners in life, and to see them flourish is like a proud mother watching her child graduate kindergarten, enter middle school, graduate high school, and then enter the real world after college.

Most importantly, I think it's really important to find the right owner-rider combination. Alyssa recognized early on that Molly and Benny established a great relationship, and this was important to her.

"Molly has a way of understanding the individual horse's need and adjusting her riding style as needed. She has a rare combination of ability, patience, and the humility to understand that she never stops learning from others," Alyssa said. I think one of the most important qualities in a trainer is the understanding that horses learn at their own pace. Molly never tries to push a horse past its ability just for the sake of a competition or a sale. I have never heard her label a horse as "bad", rather she looks for the root of problems, whether its mental or physical. She is all about the horse's needs. In addition, she is an integral part of these horses lives. Horses are not solely her "business". Molly's dedication goes past just riding each horse, she makes an effort to bond with each of them on the ground. In that way, she understands more about their individual personalities."



Sorry for the long quote but I really couldn't have said it better myself. Alyssa, Nancy, Molly and of course Mr. Benny, vibe well together, and this is what makes this relationship so much fun.

Alyssa and Nancy's plans for Benny are really flexible at this point. Alyssa wouldn't dream of changing anything as long as Benny is still happy with Molly and after years of trying to figure out what he wants to do in life, she's just amazed to see him succeed.

Alyssa says that for so many years, people just labeled Benny as bad, and she would defend how sweet he could be. She is so happy to have found a place who recognizes and realizes not only his potential, but his potential sweetness. After all, he's her 1,200 pound baby (aren't they all!).

We love Benny for who he his and are excited for his international level debut which we are sure he has the potential for!

We appreciate you not only as owners, but as people, and we are always thankful for the wonderful people horses bring into our lives.

Havarah's Blue Light Special!

I can almost smell the turkey roasting in the oven, taste the tangy gravy and am continuously dreaming about the fluffy mashed potatoes.

Then, it won't be long until the snow falls and we are hearing the ringing bells of Christmas and lighting the candles of the Menorah.

So, with this holiday season upon us, you know what that means.....

$1,000 off horses. Wait, WHAT?

Yup. Molly is calling it her "Blue Light Special". She's offering a $1,000 discount on every sale horse we at Havarah have offered for sale.

We have a few new Kynymont Connemara's who are fresh off the trailer. Pictures and information coming soon! So stay tuned or just come see them!

Our horses range from green to a Young Rider 2* ready horse. So yeah, you can say we have quite the range available. Here they are!


Zia - 2007 Thoroughbred
Qualities

15.1 Bay Mare
Zia has a lovely natural suspension to her step and is very well balanced over fences at an early age. With her eager to please behavior combined with her outstanding work ethic she's shown real promise as either an event horse or a jumper!


Zhen - 2004 Dutch Oldenburg Pinto
Out of Chasing Rainbows by Rainbow
By Sarpedon by Olympic Ferro
Qualities

16.2 h Black and White Pinto Mare
Zhen is super sweet. Easy to handle on the ground and under saddle. Showing great promise as future packer for just about anyone. She's simple, honest, brave and not to mention beautiful to look at. If you looking for these qualities in your new event horse, this is the one for you!

Alpine- 2007 Dutch Oldenburg Pinto
Out of Chasing Rainbows by Rainbow
By Sarpedon by Olympic Ferro
Qualities

16h black and white pinto mare
Piney shows tremendous athletic ability as a future sport horse. She was bred to jump and she's certainly shown us that she is very capable of that. Nice movement on the flat as well. Her athletic size will suit her well as a serious upper level prospect.

Kynymont Indelibly Irish- 2001 Connemara/Cross
By Kynynmont Dublin(sire)
by Greystone Ian McVai (grandsire)
Out of Greystone Irish Rose(dam)
Qualities

16h bay gelding
Indy is half Connemara and half TB/Selle Francais/Canadian Hunter. This horse started his eventing career in Aiken 2011. By summer he was in the ribbons at the training level. Easy to work with on the ground and under saddle. This horse could fox-hunt, event, or even do straight dressage. Lovely movement and a very kind personality.


Kynymont Grady- 2004 Connemara
Qualities






14.2h Dun gelding
Grady has all the makings of a super fancy event pony. He is a lovely mover, has great form over fences and is starting his eventing career as we speak. Keep your eye out for this one at the shows!






Kynymont Cody- 2002 Connemara
Qualities

14.1h grey gelding
Cody has started his eventing career and seems perfectly suitable for a junior to clean up in eventing, dressage, or jumpers. Ideal mount for your junior rider.



Sabrina
9 year old Selle Francais cross bay mare - 16 H. Supermodel, enough said! Sabrina has all the pieces to be a NAYRC Gold medal winner, nothing would make Molly happier than to see her new rider on the podium. This mare just began Intermediate late in 2011, in 2012 I think all the pieces are going to come together. She has fabulous movement for dressage and is a super honest jumper.

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Rio
6 year old Kynymont Connemara/Clydesdale/TB cross. He is a 16h bay gelding. Molly emphasizes he is "so so so cool". Fairly green still but he shows tremendous movement and the wonderful, honest and easy Connemara jumping ability. This one will start eventing in 2012 in Aiken... and his price WILL go up!

Tipper
7 Year old Connemara/Selle Francais/TB cross. He is the full brother to Archie and Indie. Tipper has just started in training and is a sweet heart just like his brothers. This one is gentle enough to be brought along by a Junior or Adult Amateur, otherwise Molly will be enjoying starting him out in Aiken!

See... all types! For more information on these fabulous horses please email molly@mollyrosin.com for more information or to set up an appointment!

~Molly Gasiewicz

To Come...

Hello all!

I'm in between spoiling the beans and getting you all stoked! But... I'm too excited about this one.

In the coming weeks we are going to take a break from the horses... well kinda... and talk about their OWNERS.

We have some wonderful owners here at Havarah and Molly wouldn't be on such wonderful mounts with out their dedication and support of her and their horses.

We have enjoyed so many laughs and memorable moments with all of them and we are going to share a little about them and less about their lovely animals.

So get excited and stay tuned!

~Molly Gasiewicz

Havarah Updates

Ankhe Pass has sold! He went to a wonderful new home here in Kirkwood, PA (so he's still a local!).

Besty and Steve Harris are the lucky new owners- Ankhe and the Harris's will spend their days enjoying the countryside out FOX HUNTING! You may know them as the family who raises all of Andrews Bridge's awesome hounds AND super cute Border Terriers.

Ankhe will now get to live out his life long dream: running and jumping!

John Nunn's daughter's horse, Maiden, has also sold and will now spend her time being a teacher to Kristin Scali. Kristin rode as a teenager but now spends most of her time being mother to her young child. But Kristin is getting back in the tack! Maiden will be teaching Kristin some more dressage and will enjoy a luxurious life of trail-riding... until that is Maiden convinces her that jumping is oh so much fun! Maiden will be in good hands as Kristin rides with Molly's good friend and fellow CWD rider, Erin Sylvester.

These two horses are wonderful citizens and will be greatly missed from the Havarah team but we are confident they have lovely new homes and will be oh so happy there!

This past weekend the Havarah crew hopped on over to Unicorn Farm for a starter trial put on by St. Augustine Pony Club. Molly loves taking the horses here because it is not only beautiful, but the footing is phenominal. Hannah and Bryce rocked it at their first novice, Kim successfully completed her first training, and Zia and Zhen entered the eventing world at beginner novice.

Our newest working student, Robyn, competed beginner novice as well, and Adrianne competed Doctor for the very first time! Molly says it was the perfect way to end the 2011 season!

Unfortunately, I must report that Miss Maddie had a fall at her house today and broke her collar bone. She should be just fine with some surgery and rest, however!

Also, check out this photo of Tux in CA! What a good boy! ~ Molly Gasiewicz

Paints on Parade!

We have two wonderful sisters for sale here at Havarah: Zhen and Alpine a.k.a. Piney!



Piney is a 4 year old warmblood/pinto mare from Rainbow and Olypmic Ferro breeding. In case you may not be familiar with these names this means SUPER jumping and dressage bloodlines. Perfect event horse poss??

This young mare is very inquisitive and brave. She has not said one "no" to Molly out schooling cross country and she was tied for first at Loch Moy at beginner novice. Her ambitions are novice in 2012 with potential for much, much more!



Besides just her potential... Piney is a super sweet horse and gets along with others (she's bff's with my mare so I'm partial to this one!). If you're looking for a young prospect, this is your girl!



Zhen is a 7 year old warmblood/pinto out of the same breeding as Piney (Rainbow and Olympic Ferro). Yup, they are full sisters!

Though, 100% related, these two only look alike in their coloring. Zhen is much thicker than Piney who has more of a slender physique.

Zhen has some experience in the hunter/jumper world but would be the perfect match for a lower level eventer or hunter rider.

This mare's sweet disposition is hard to beat as she just wants to be your best friend. The more you pet her, the happier she is!



If you are interested in either (or both!) of these pretty girls, email molly@mollyrosin.com for more info and to set up an appointment!

Happy shopping!

~Molly Gasiewicz

Zia the Princess Warrior

Ok, that's not her ACTUAL show name - but wouldn't it be awesome!?

This little, talented mare is for sale!

She is a 4 year old TB mare, 15 hands, athletic, and cute as a button. She is a blood-bay, with a very pretty and interesting marking on her face. I'll call it a blaze - but check out the pics to see!

She has just started competing but is ready for more! Molly is confident she could be doing novice and jumpers shows by next year (two months away) but has the ability for training and beyond.

Zia has a lovely natural suspension to her step and is very well balanced over fences at an early age. With her eager to please behavior combined with her outstanding work ethic she's shown real promise as either an event horse or a jumper!

Plus, she is very smart and is fast to learn! For more information, email molly@mollyrosin.com! AND check out these awesome photos!





~Molly Gasiewicz