Alliance Equestrian Center

This past weekend our team competed at the Ginny Rattner Memorial Dressage Show and CDI3*. Thank you Devonwood for hosting an amazing event! From the first jog to the last centerline, we had a great time!

Natalie Perry and Harvard R (owned by Nancy Weaver), CDI1* Small Tour

Julia Kelleher and X-Cilent, CDIAm Medium Tour

Mari Valceschini and Samurai, Third
Mary Cuevas and GG Western Hauler, Third Level
Emily Wooley and Muria De La B, Third Level

This weekend Mari took four students up to The Washington State Horse Park for the Equestrian Institute Beaujolais Group Dressage Show. It was a quick trip, but fun!

Jessie Higgins and Baumann's Russell rode their first rounds of Prix St. Georges!
Karen Robertson and Diamond Knight continue to ride their way through Third Level!
Jackie and Cuervo Valiente rode on their first dressage show as a team at Training Level!
Zach and Calypso rode on their first dressage show ever at Introductory Level!

It was a gorgeous day to be outside! Our recently refreshed outdoor is perfect. Thank you Jacob Ross at Greenfield Excavation!

Giddy-Up and Celebrate!
Wishing Natalie a very happy birthday! 🎂

This weekend is the first show of the season for the Alliance Equestrian Crew! We are at for Devonwood in the Spring. Here is our season starting lineup!

Mari Valceschini and AS Despacito (owned by Mandy Bonahoom), Training Level
Mari Valceschini and Cuervo Valiente (owned by The Sheerer Family), Training Level
Mari Valceschini and Muria De La B (owned by Emily Wooley), Third Level

Natalie Perry and Pfifer (owned by Claudia Barnes), Intermediate I

Lauren Baker and Skipper M Midas, Prix St Georges
Ronda Fitton and Nitefire's Echo, Training Level
Kim Haley and Adon, Training Level
Julia Kelleher and X-Cilent, Grand Prix Freestyle
Karen Robertson and Diamond Knight, Third Level
Nancy Weaver and Harvard R, Intermediate I


We also had a Samurai (owned by Mari Valceschini) and Gol De Lux (owned by Ronda Fitton) along for a show experience field trip.

There is a time in every rider's life when a special horse or pony makes an impression in a big way. For years Neala has been a special part of the Alliance Equestrian team, and we are so grateful for all the time, patience, and kindness she has shared with so many adults and children. Thank you Kaarin Forester and Katherine Forester for sharing your wonderful pony with us!
This weekend we celebrated Neala in style with a retirement party!

Happy new year from all of us at Alliance! It was great year for us!

Alliance Equestrian 2025 recap! Alliance Equestrian 2025 recap!

Continuing our end-of-year gratitude, thank you to our 2025 barn sponsors and ambassador partners!

Custom Saddlery /
Absolute Horse
Active Balance - Integrative Veterinary Services, Taryn Yates DVM
DillonsJen LLC
Equine Blanket Tags

As we enter the final month of 2025, we want to take a moment to thank our equine support team who have kept our horses happy and healthy this year. We appreciate you!

Cascade Equine Veterinary Services - Dr. Jared Nyman
Active Balance Integrative Veterinary Services - Dr. Taryn Yates
Bend Equine Medical Center

Kurt Fisk Farrier Service
Tyler Salas Farrier Service
Mark Gage
Hernan Machain
Russ White