Eurodressage.com reports, "Karen Pavicic of Richmond, BC, has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for February following excellent results at the CDI Burbank Mid Winter Dressage aboard Don Daiquiri, the nine-year-old Oldenburg gelding sired by Don Cardinale. “I am delighted to be named as the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for February,” said Pavicic. “I am really excited about the future with both Don Daiquiri and London Z. I am very proud of how well they performed overall at the competition.”

CONGRATULATIONS, Karen!!!  We are so proud of you two and that DonD continues kicking butt.

Destiny & Dan O'Brien during a stare off	Jesse & Destiny	The three Amigos
Siggi keeping a very close eye	Elissa & campari Cool	Sarah & Dan O'Brien

 December 3 & 4, 2010

Alfredo Hernandez clinic at Cedar Meadows

Alfredo trained in Jerez, Spain where he trained horses not only for dressage but also for bull fighting. In the USA he specializes in the piaffe and passage and is to GO TO guy for many Olympic and Grand Prix riders. He has exceptional understanding of many different types of horses and their ability to learn. He commands vast toolbox and customizes his approach to each horse as an individual. He is also a VERY funny guy :)

click on picture for a short video of Frenchi's first attempt at passage - too cute but then I'm biased ;)

November 13 & 14, 2010

Shannon Peters clinic at Traumhof

Absolutely loved Shannon Peters clinic. Siggi & Frenchi learned a ton. Shannon is a world-class clinician. She is demanding but very positive, logical and concise in her coaching. Riding under her watchful eye was challenging, educational and very rewarding. Thank you Jessica & Traumhof for putting on another amazing clinic. Please keep them coming!! :)

October 26, 2010

www.eurodressage.com reports the following

Europe’s leading horse-breeder and -trader Paul Schockemöhle has bought Totilas, the most successful dressage horse in the world, and brought him to Germany. For quite a while there have been a lot of rumours, among insiders about the stallion being up for sale and that the couple Totilas and Edward Gal would almost certainly be separated. 

October 19 & 20, 2010

Morten Thomsen clinic at Cedar Meadows Farm (Snohomish, WA)

Frenchi only had one day between clinics and is now learning from the new US Team Coach.

Mr. Thomsen is from Denmark and very European in his approach - it's ALWAYS the riders fault, always.  Frenchi is LOVING it ;)

His M.O. - make your aids very quick & light and your demands very simple, so that the horse can understand and learn.  Focus on ridebility and basics. We worked on a million and one walk-canter-walk transitions on straight lines away from the track and then worked on the flying changes. We are looking forward to another productive session tomorrow.

Cheryl's gelding Firello	Siggi & French Kiss, Day 1
check out the auditor in the very front (blue chair :)	It was quite foggy the second day but Morten's eagle eye did not miss anything.

Alyssa worked hard with her mare Jill Sander but was still smiling at the end :)

October 16 & 17, 2010

David Blake clinic at Traumhof (Carnation, WA)

Siggi rode Pat's new horse Leo as well as her own French Kiss.  Both horses were super, trailering in and going straight to work.  David is a very effective & positive clinician, trainer and rider.

 Leo felt incredible and is just so much fun to work with and get to know better.  David confirmed that he is quite the find and we are very excited for the future :)

Frenchi wore is big boy bridle and worked on his 3rd/4th level requirements for next season. We even got to play with some passage and he really seems to have a knack for it.

We are looking forward to the upcoming clinic season - check out EVENTS.

Elissa'a perfect match, 6 year old Bavarian Warmblood gelding Campari Cool.

September 23, 2010 

Pat's perfect match, 12 year old German Warmblood gelding Leopold had his vet check and various other tests, like riding at the very busy KGF Equestrian Center and venturing out on the trails all by his lonesome self. He passed it all with flying colors and is now officially Pat's schoolmaster, helping her learn the art of dressage under our watchful eyes at Cavallis.

USDF Champion I-1




Susan & Hungaro

competed in the open show at Training - 4 with scores up to 63%. Susan finished the season strong and full of confidence. We are looking forward seeing those two in full swing next season.






Siggi & French Kiss

1st place open show
NW Reserve Champion 2nd level







Alex & Deviere

Unfortunately, Devi injured himself shortly before the championships. It's nothing serious but we did not want to take any chances. We know the two of them would have kicked some serious butt...We wish Devi a speedy recovery!!

Kristin T. & Mio

Showed at Training & First Level with scores up to mid-60s, earning them a 3rd & 4th place. 
Jama's little stallion behaved himself
and turned heads with his gorgeous bridle wherever he went.  Kristin did a fabulous job with him.




Kristin O. & Lars

showed very solid at PSG, winning the AA division twice with scores in the 60s.



Siggi & French Kiss

Frenchi had two weeks off prior to this show because his rider was sick at home but I guess the trail rides inspired him. A couple of small bobbles placed them 3rd, 4th & 5th with scores in the mid 60s at 2-4.  He was always within 2% of the winning ride - we have our work cut out for championships ;).

June 5, 2010


Two seasoned show horses for lease at Cavallis. Inquiries at Siggi@cavallis.com 

Whidbey Island Spring Show

Kecia & Laudi

 vini, vidi, vici (they came, saw & conquered) .

They rode 3 times and won 3 times with qualifying scores in the high 60/70s at 1-4 & 2-4.

Alex & Deviere

This pair kicked butt. Five entries at T-4 & 1-4 resulted in three 1st places, one 2nd and one 3rd with scores in the high 60s and even one over 70%.

Peter & Enigma

It was their first outing at 2nd level. Iggy has much improved over the winter and they are very close to qualifying scores.

Siggi & Amaroux

Amaroux's first rated show ever resulted in a 1st, 3rd & 4th place at 3-3 with scores in the mid-60s and lot's of room for improvement.

Siggi & French Kiss

He felt the best he ever felt 85% through the 2-4 test but had two big blow ups in the canter tour, which resulted in an error and major submission penalties. The judge placed him nevertheless 2nd right behind Kecia & Laudi.