Well, Gunnar and Birgit have lots of news this month!

The winter season is almost over, and has been very busy and eventful. 

See the Show and Clinic Schedule for detailed results, but a quick show synopsis reveals that Gunnar's up and coming FEI horse, "Monhegan", whose photos is above,  has won his first two Intermediare I classes!  And Birgit rode Elise Ame's young horse, "Safri", to the top spot in his very first First Level test (at his very first show).  Photo to right.  Cheryl Holekamp and Hera have shown successfully at Grand Prix, as has Gunnar onboard Katherine Heller's Lob Light at Prix St. Georges and Intermediare I. 

Gunnar is currently in Europe, spending some time with his family.  Of course he'll also be on the lookout for outstanding horses.  After a brief return to Ocala on April 19th, Gunnar will begin packing up for the spring trip to Vermont.

Be sure to see the Show and Clinic Schedule.  It has been updated with Gunnar's very latest clinic schedule.  As on previous trips, Gunnar will be conducting several clinics on the route to Vermont.  This trip will include stops in Atlanta, GA; Aiken, SC; Blue Ridge, GA; Chester Springs, PA; and both Long Island and Goshen, NY.  Phew! 

Congratulations to Stephanie Landvater, on her recent purchase of "Rudolph".  Gunnar and Birgit are looking forward to helping Stephanie transition her hunter/jumper experience to dressage!  And to Holly Spencer who recently purchased "Festina" through Deerwood Farm. 

The new and improved covered outdoor arena is finished, and now has beautiful kickboards and lettering.  It is quite a nice update!  Thanks to Gail Rein for the dressage letters.  A photo is below.



Birgit is happy with the progress of her young mare, Amaryllis.  Her photo is to left, with working students Jesse and Lene. 

And finally, some imortant news about a change "brewing" for Deerwood Farm South:  Gunnar and Birgit have decided to put this property up for sale.  But don't panic!  Once the farm sells (and in this real estate market, it could take some time) training, boarding and lesson operations will continue as usual, at Tom and Fran Cross's property, King Oak Farm South, which is just ten minutes away.  Their farm is also in Ocala, closer to route 40 and features a beautiful upscale barn and lovely setting.  Photos will be posted when available.

As usual, the winter Florida season is very busy.  Gunnar and Birgit have horses and students from 14 states in their barn and in for lessons and training!  In fact, they are so busy that they will return to Vermont a bit later than normal, in May instead of April.

Please take a look at the Show and Clinic Schedule, as it has just been updated!  All are looking forward to a successful winter show season, and Gunnar is looking forward to his clinic travel.

Also updated is the list of Horses for Sale and Sold. 

They have been making some small, but important improvements to the farm.  The covered outdoor is being enclosed which will increase safety for both horses and riders.  And a new improved driveway will make it easier for trucks and trailers.  (The gate though, for those of you who are wondering, is still the same!)


And finally, Gunnar and Birgit received this cute photo from Amy McElry and her "crew"!  It looks as though they had a good 2007 season, congratulations!