We always have fond memories of Percy. The handsome boy is now 24 years old and is of course allowed to “slow down”, but he is still ridden and brings joy to his owner every day. Here is a message we received about Percy: “Dear Mrs Rietbrock , Percy with the little riding partner. He only works twice a week, the rest of the time he is off. With Greta he has picked up another super talent at the end. Best wishes”
On 19 October 2023 appeared an article by Tom Kreib about Anja Rietbrock and her Spanish horses in Sottrum in the Kreiszeitung.de. We thank you very much for this. Proud, clever and sensitive: Spanish horses in Sottrum by Tom Kreib, http://www.kreiszeitung.de Anja Rietbrock (right) with her colleagues at work: “This is the best job I can imagine.” © Kreib Professional rider Anja Rietbrock from Sottrum grew up with Hanoverians. For some years now, however, her stable “BarockmeetsClassic” has also had Iberians. Rietbrock raves about the power and sensitivity of the Spanish horses. Sottrum – Laureal is an impressive appearance. … Continued
Working with young horses is a challenge 12.08.2003 (az). Show jumpers and dressage horses have enjoyed professional training on the farm of the Rietbrock family in Sottrum since 1978. What Gerd and Kristin Rietbrock started is now being continued together with their daughter Anja. The 36-year-old has already achieved numerous successes with the horses she has trained. So also on the weekend at the World Championships for young dressage horses in Verden. There, the rider of RV Sottrum was successful with three horses: With Royal Prince (by Rohdiamant / Prince Thatch xx) and Wild Dancer (White Magic / Furioso) she … Continued
Unfortunately, the summer weather has been showing its wet side for a few days now, giving us days like in April. But horse people don’t let that put them off and so we still spent a wonderful afternoon on 22.07.2023 with our horses, demonstrations, shows among friends, colleagues, horse enthusiasts and visitors and guests. A big thank you to everyone who came, was actively involved, helped with the preparations and so ensured that it was an all-round successful event. We are very happy if we were able to arouse some of their enthusiasm for these beautiful Iberians and of course … Continued
Our super chic Checkter chestnut foal out of our For Pleasure x Lord Liberty dam in sporty type has also found a great new home. Many thanks for the sweet photos and we are sure that this elegant foal will become a top horse with very good jumping qualities. All the best to the new owners. A little girl’s dream has come true