Welcome Hazel

We would like to welcome Hazel to the Sundanz Family! She is not only a new student, she is also our youngest to join the group. Hazel is 4 years old and this was her very 1st lesson!

Hazel lives close by and she and her parents drive by every day. She has been admiring from afar - all the other students in the arena as her parents drive by. She has been asking her mom and dad for riding lessons and her dream came true! After her first lesson on Boomer, she announced that she had to go out and buy her own helmet! She is a true horse crazy girl!

Fun at the Farm

Sarah has been taking lessons with us for quite some time now. She used to ride Boomer and now she is riding one of our new lesson horses at the barn, Dora! Dora belongs to Heidi, our instructor and is she is such a sweet little girl.

We would like to welcome a new student to the barn! We are thrilled to have Kayla, who has shown her own horse in the past. She is working really hard to get back into the show ring and we are excited to help her do it! Welcome to the Sundanz Family Kayla!

Princessa (our new lesson horse) and Kayla

Cydney started taking lessons with us after she got a package for her birthday. She was lucky enough to get another package for Christmas, so we are thrilled to have her continue. We love to see her smiling face at the barn. Here she is with her lesson buddy, Infinity!

Kathleen is one of our wonderful boarders and her horse Spot is such a sweetheart!

Heidi gave Kathleen, Sarah and Kayla a group lesson the other day!

Kathleen on Spot, Sarah on Dora and Kayla on Princessa =)

The gift that keeps on giving!

We would like to wish all of you a wonderful Holiday Season! We now have gift certificates available! They make a great gift for the equestrian in your family!

Pick yours up today!

Please contact Debbie at 480-991-4663 if you are interested

Emma's Barn Party

Emma's class has been learning about the farm, so we thought it would be a nice idea to invite all of her school friends over for some fun at the farm!

Emily, Jordan, McKenna and Emma going for a ride

Emma and her 2 buds, Logan and Jake

getting a tour of the farm

getting a closeup look at the horses

something must have their attention!

Emma and Jake

Our family friend Karen brought her grandaughter Tess over for some fun!

Jake and his mom Amy

Jake and Avery

Tess and Emma playing ring around the rosie...this was the first time they had met and you would think they were best of friends! Tess was so sweet with Emma =)

Jake and Sienna enjoying a little snack

Pam walking Avery and her mom Paige on Amjad

the group

Emma and Jordan

hanging out

cheesers from Emma and Avery

Big Thanks to Pam, Sarah and Debbie for all of your help! Everyone had fun and all the little kids enjoyed the pony rides...Thanks Amjad!

Welcome Heidi and Haley

Haley and Heidi join the Sundanz Family!

Heidi Grigaitis is a local area riding instructor and trainer with over 40 years of riding, showing, teaching and training experience. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and raised in El Paso, Texas, Heidi began riding at the early age of 4 on her family's Quarter Horses. As a youth competitor Heidi rode Saddlebreds, Arabians and Half Arabians on local and national level. She is a graduate of Stephens College in Columbia, MO achieving her B.A. degrees in Equine Science and Fashion Merchandising while achieving top honors as a National Dean's List College Graduate. After graduation Heidi accepted a position training horses for Tom Chauncey Arabians and made a permanent move to Scottsdale. Over the years her career choices have always included working with horses, children and fashion including Show Season, Inc., Bisch Training @ Los Cedros, USA, as well as freelance training and teaching at local area horse farms. Her lifelong experience and knowledge combined with an enthusiastic, positive and competitive teaching style allow her to pass on her passion and love for horses from the beginning rider to the most advanced competitors. She has coached many competitors at local, Regional, Youth National and National levels. Heidi has been a Cave Creek resident for over 15 years and lives with her husband Rick, their 3 children, 3 Jack Russell Terriers and is the proud owner, along with her daughter Haley, of 2 beautiful Purebred Arabians. We are very happy to add them to our family!

Get Well Boomer!

Saturday evening, Boomer had colic and ended up going to the hospital. At 5 am, Boomer was taken into surgery to make him feel better and to save his life. The vets at Chaparral Animal Hospital saved our Boomer and we are so greatful to them. Dr. Elaine M. Carpenter was the surgeon who saved our 4 legged friend and we would like to send many thanks to her along with Dr. Katie Harrington and all the vet techs for taking such great care of him.

Boomer getting some TLC from his mommy Trish

Boomer with his mommy Trish and Dr. Carpenter (his surgeon)

We went to visit him on Monday morning and he was happy to see us!
Vanessa, Aubrey, Debbie and Emma

Dr. Harrington taking great care of Boomer

Boomer and one of his lifesavers...Dr. Katie Harrington

On his way to recovery...hope you feel better! We miss you and can't wait for you to come home

getting his medicine so he feels better...he's such a good boy!

We want to send hugs to his mommy Trish! Your boy is in great hands and will be home soon!

We want to encourage all of you to go visit him...he would be so happy to see some familiar faces. Make sure you give him hugs and sign his big get well card too!

Chaparral Animal Hospital

32100 N. Cave Creek Rd.

visiting hours are 9-5 Monday thru Saturday!

Horse Show

Hana showed Infinity this past weekend at the Horse Lovers Park! We want to thank Aubrey, Katrina, Leah and Emma for showing up to support her! She did a GREAT job and handled Infinity like a pro! We are so proud of her! She has blue ribbons in her future!

Leah, Emma, Hana, Vanessa, Aubrey and Katrina all hanging out before Hana's class

Miss Emma all dressed and ready for her lead line class....next year!

Infinity and Hana

Hana getting her boots shined with a little help from Vanessa

warming him up...

and looking good!

getting a pep talk from the instructor =)

Emma with her Namaw....Debbie

Leah and Emma waiting to cheer Hana on!

Good Luck Hana! We are so proud of you!

We hope to have all of your girls showing at the next show! Thanks again for all of your help and support. Sundanz is so happy to have you as a part of our family!