Farm of the Month: Rivendell Farm

Denver's Grand Sparrow

Aura Lee

Farm: Rivendell Farm, owned by Randy and Lisa Rease (rivendellirishsporthorses.com)

Location: Altoona, AL

What we breed (or train) for: We breed Connemaras, Irish Draughts, and Thoroughbred crosses. We seek to combine strength, athleticism with grace, a calm willing disposition, sound mind, and gentleness with courage. We believe these traits have been proven to be successful in all equestrian disciplines.

Number of resident ponies: Currently fourteen resident ponies.

Notable resident(s): 1) Denver's Grand Sparrow, a five year old 3/4 Connemara gelding by Aladdin's Denver out of Sparrow's Leis (a Grange Finn Sparrow daughter by a TB mare). He is currently eventing at Novice (Schooling Training Level) with Claire Robinson.

Pondi Rosa

2)Big Bear's Aura Lee, a Purebred Connemara mare by Ballinaboy Eamonn out of Coosheen Penny Royal ( by Coosheen Finn). She just weaned a gorgeous filly by European Grand Prix Champion Dexter Leam Pondi, Rivendell’s Pondi Rosa.

One thing we'd like people to know: We believe in the strengths and steadfastness of the Irish lines. Pony enthusiasts are welcome to visit at any time. If you’re not an enthusiast when you arrive, you will be when you leave!