Competition Horses

WILL SMITH

Will Smith Will is a 2002 dark bay Weltmeyer gelding that ran his first Intermediate at Morven Park in October 2009. Will is owned by the Hansen family, who imported him from Germany initially as a resale project. After being a little "difficult", the Hansen’s sent Will to Danny to try eventing in an effort to find a job that Will would like. Will’s amazing movement and powerful jump have given him a great start in the eventing world. At competitions Will’s ‘star-like’ presence quickly forms a group of fans all eager to know what time ‘Will Smith’ competes.

Every morning Will is the first to greet you in the barn and alert the others that you have arrived. He is extremely attentive to his surroundings and loves his normal routine which has allowed him to become more secure in himself.

Photo Credit: Brant Gamma Photography

CLASSICO Z

     Stinky is a 2005 grey Holsteiner/TB gelding, owned by Stephanie Morrongiello who is a three day event rider as well. Steph bought Stinky when he was 2yrs old and asked Danny help her start him under tack. As Stinky progressed with his training, they both realized that this little horse had a lot to offer. His laid back attitude, steady movement, and ‘spring- like’ jump, gives Danny and Steph encouragement that he truly is a special athlete.

Stinky started his eventing career in June of 2009 and qualified and competed at the AEC’s in Sept. 2009 making that his fifth competition to date. He thought nothing of the busy championship atmosphere and saw it no different then the unrecognized starter horse trial he did just months before!

     Visit www.classicozeventing.com for more information about the stinkster!

Photo Credit: Victoria Tkacs

GUINESS ST. JAMES

Guiness is a 16h 2005 TB/cross gelding owned by Josh and Kelly Stanka of Fulshear, TX. Guiness fox hunted with his previous owner and the Stanka's purchased him in late May 2010, began eventing in July and did his first training level at the end of the 2010 competition season. Guiness is an extremely athletic little horse that tries VERY hard to please!

Photo Credit: Matt Ferguson

DUEY

Duey is owned and bred by Equi-Par Inc of Waller, TX. He is a 2004 TB gelding that had a great career on the track and his first glimpse at eventing was in early April 2011 at the Pine Hill Horse Trials where he was second in the beginner novice division. Duey continues to impress us everyday with his work ethic and is looking towards a competitive 2011 season at novice.

Photo Credit: Kym McCleerey