latest news at ssf

I love this picture of Juliet Ratti and Gaudi SSF today. It’s a microcosm of what I have always wanted SSF to be: A guiding and supporting force in improving breeding in North America. My primary goal in establishing Shooting Star Farm was to breed the kind of horse I...

It’s definitely a disease. Welcome Matthiola (Franklin x Santano x Biotop). So difficult for me to think of someone else having a mare from Bertolonia. Mathiola is half sister to our two National Mare Finalists, Gazania and Hyacintia. Thanks to my friend Gerard...

My nephew and his wife, Joe and Karli Tolman, own Bulldog Design in Keene, NH. They've begun an incredible initiative to benefit local businesses struggling to make ends meet. It's called the "Great Grey Tee Project." Joe and Karli are making the shirts at cost, and...

Keno SSF (Governor x ZaVita SSF by Contango) and owner Andria Allen make a splash in their first trip down the center line! Keno was the #1 dressage foal in North America when he was presented at the KWPN-NA keuring four years ago. He has since moved to Colorado with...

Hard to believe we’re already gearing up for Gaudi’s third breeding season in North America.  The first Gaudi foals hit the keurings with great success. Gaudi produced three site champions, a top five placing, and double the number of first premium foals of any other...

Congratulations to the Barrett Family and Jubilantes SSF (UB-40 x Werites SSF by Freestyle)! Jubilantes SSF received her keur predicate and was the top scoring adult dressage horse at the 2019 New England keuring. She went on to be the North American DG Bar Cup...

Congratulations to Emily Donaldson and Gazania's Knockout SSF (Eye Catcher x Bon Bravour)! They are the Champion 3 Year Old Colts and Geldings Materiale Horse of the Year combination with the USDF! We love seeing our SSF babies in such capable hands. They...

Michaela was highlighted as the KWPN-NA July Member of the Month! Check out the article below! Over time, any organization only survives if it creates a solid heritage plus a connection with future generations who will eventually carry the torch, and it...