M & M Training

My baby girlsssss. We can’t wait for Charlotte Grace to enter this world somewhere around May 8, 2026. Savannah’s baby shower was awesome and she got so much stuff to get ready for our little bundle of joy! Thank you everyone for your help, support, gifts, food, and decorations.

Congratulations to The Fernandez family and Trey Bennett on your purchase of Hickstead Blue. He ended up 2025 Champion Zone 4 Channel 2 Young Hunters 6&U and has continued his winning ways with two championships in the 3’3” Green Hunters and second place in a National Derby at Gulfport Winter Classic. We continue to source and develop top sport horses and have more available.

She gets to stay in the barn! Congratulations go out to the Steffanelli family on their purchase of Cara Mia! We could not be more excited for Jules and Cara to begin their career together!

Congratulations to the Chapman family on th purchase of Prolific! We are over the moon excited to see him develop with Maddie!

I’m a little behind but could not forget that the girls were on fire HITS OCALA Jan 21-25. Mairin Lanahan and Ava Thompson’s All My Love were champion modified Adult Hunter , RC Younger 3’ adult Hunter and WON the 3’ Adult Hunter Classic. This lovely horse will be available for sale in a few months. Samantha Baggett and her amazing Seoul de Rasse were Champion in the 1.10m Junior jumpers. ‘Spicy’ Alexandria Fornasier and Girl Crush were Champion in the Crossrail Olympic jumpers! They were trying to make their debut into the short stirrup hunters but as the only one , we were forced to do a new division but boy did she have fun! Samantha Fornasier and Pinky Swear were 2nd in the 2’ hunter derby and got top ribbons in the children’s Hunter pony division. Madeline Chapman and her lovely Cara Mia were super stars in their debut into the 3’ younger children’s hunters getting a 1,2,3,4 and 5th in the classic as well as a 5th in the THIS medal! This lovely mare is available for sale. Amelia Racki and Diatano made their first show appearance together a great one garnering top consistent placings in the low children’s hunters with and a 9th place finish in the 2’6” derby . Callarus and Michelle got top ribbons in the 3’3” green hunters and finished 8th in the national derby, his first time doing all the high options. We could not be more proud of our group on this outing and we look forward to coming back in a few weeks!

Time is a thief and 8 months and 1 day was all we got with this precious little soul. “Breeding is not for the faint of heart”, they told me , but I thought that I had out played the odds. He was such a fighter and pulled through pneumonia as a week old foal. Little did we know that deep inside his mouth and head little enamel tooth cells that were supposed to be growing on his teeth had replicated and migrated all over his head and settled in places that they never belonged. He never had a chance…. Cypress , Zeus , Stinky , Inky, you touched so many lives in ways that you will never know. Hands down the best snuggler there ever was, he cuddled when taking a nap, even at the very end , and usually with Savannah. He had a quiet confidence about him , taking everything in stride. He loved EVERYONE , and pestered his mother , but just like us, she loved him so much that she never cared. Bred to be my heart horse , you will forever remain, with Captain by your side to show you the way. Taken way too soon from this earth, there are just not enough tears little one. Fly free, breathe easy; just know you were loved by all❤️

Merry Christmas from all of us at M&M Training! Here are a few pictures from our annual Christmas party last weekend and the super fun white elephant gifts.

Getting out of breeding as I am getting older. My loss is your gain. 2014 17h Oldenburg mare by Vivant van de Heffinck (1.60m jumper) out of Mamba II by Acobat. This mare’s dam line produced a 1.40m and 1.60m jumper! Viva has the pedigree, athleticism , temperament , and looks to make incredible babies and the proof is in the pudding. At Viva’s BWP inspection , she was the Reserve Champion mare and was scored 82 by the hunter judge! Her first foal Avanta ( by Diamant’s Legacy) was site champion of the fillies AND c**ts at the BWP inspection, scoring a perfect 20 for conformation and receiving an 83 from the hunter judge. Her second foal Cypress ( c**t by Emerald Silver) is a standout stallion prospect. Due to scheduling conflicts I was unable to make the inspection , but we have no doubt he would have been premium as he has the WOW FACTOR! Viva is the sweetest , kindest, most gentle soul of a mare and mom that you could ever dream for . Perfect for all aspects of breeding ( easy to get in foal) , foaling , trailering , etc. and she lets you do anything with the babies! She is open and ready to breed and comes with a free breeding (only have to pay for collection ) to Triple Gold ; top up and coming hunter sire . Located in Saint Augustine, Fl.

Available for trials at WEC OCALA DEC 1 ! Sadly outgrown and looking for her next child or adult to show the ropes to winning ! Cara Mia is a 7 yo 16.1h Dutch wb mare usef 5831693 with a great winning show record from the 2’3” to 2’9” and eligible 3’ green . Great mover and jumper , brave , easy change , and takes a joke. Soft mouth , little to no prep , trail rides , super comfy , and easy to live with , no hormones. Let her go win for you .

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Will be at WEC Dec 1 for trials. Let this gentle giant pack you around like he has for my kid! King Kong V.G.
USEF 5799123 is a saintly 10 yo 17.1h Dutch wb g that has taken his kid from the .85 to the 1.10m junior jumpers, with scope for more. He is as kind hearted and willing as they come , brave to a fault , and has plenty of scope to jump much bigger. Barn favorite and only available because his kid is off to college. Wonderful flatwork , easy change, and easy to get to the ring with just the right amount of engine , but not hot. https://youtu.be/QinLGKhzo1k?si=ED1cMZiU4JoRZ0pi

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