Black Bear Farm

Jonesborough, Tennessee

Breeder of Trakehner Horses

It's a competitive market.

Knowledge and experience gained from training, riding in clinics, and competing in shows influence breeding decisions. Meet Black Bear Farm's current and retired dressage competition horses and their trainers here.

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Photo of Südzuber at Asheville, 2007
Südzauber
Asheville, NC, Aug. 2007
 

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Chief Speaker ("Newt")

Photo of Newt, right side

The Schoolmaster "Newt", retired from New Jersey

Photo of Newt, left side
Portrait of Newt
 

Newt came to Tennessee from Harmony Equestrian Center in New Jersey where he was a partner in his former owner Christie Stillwaugh's successful quest to be a Grand Prix dressage rider and USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medalist. Semi-retired, he now works part-time as a dressage schoolmaster for Cynthia.

Südzauber ("ZZ")

School Days

Portrait of ZZ
 

Cynthia's current competition horse, Südzauber, spent the winter and early spring seasons in 2003-2004 in New Jersey, training and showing with Christie Stillwaugh. He is currently in training with Heidi Wilson Valk at Waldgraf Farm in Greeneville, Tennessee.

Seligwind ("Ziggy")

Ziggy

Portrait of Ziggy
 

Cynthia's competition horse until colic surgery in 2003 forced him into early retirement

Sonnestrahl ("Zoonie")

Zoonie Tunes

Portrait of zoonie
 

Sensation's first foal at BBF and the horse with whom Cynthia began her training in dressage; currently retired and enjoying the job of babysitter for the youngsters, Sara and Kasane

 

Black Bear Farm, Jonesborough, TN 37659 | ©2006

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