Nevi: $8500

Description:

Height: 14.1 Hands

Age: 8 years

Sex: Mare

Summary:

Nevada Sunrise is a  Top of the Line Large pony mare. She has shown in the hunter ring in Large Pony and Short Stirrup divisions with many championships to her name. Nevi, as we call her, competed in Eventing from Amoeba- Beginner Novice and has schooled Novice with ease. Her dressage is solid at the  training level and is currently schooling 1st level movements. She is very light and soft in the bridle as well.  Nevi enjoys jumping and trail riding. She jumps 3′ with no stop in her. Excellent on the trails and always goes in a snaffle even cross-country. She is quiet enough for a beginner and advanced enough for a rider ready to take her to the top in either eventing or the hunter ring. Nevada Sunrise has show experiance in: Pony Club, Eventing, Dressage and Hunters.  She is the same at shows as she is at home.  Always calm and easy to ride. This mare has excellent ground manners, no vices and always easy to catch. Nevi has only been doing Eventing for about the last year and a half but prior to that she was showing hunters and had auto lead changes.  We are currently working to get her changes auto again.

**Most importantly this pony is safe, sound, sane. **

Videos: (Please click to watch)

NEW!!! Cross Country NEW!!!

NEW!!! Hunter Pace NEW!!!

NEW!! Having Fun on a Saturday Night!

Flat Lesson

Grooming

Jumping

Pooh Bear: Sold!!

 Description:

Breed: Pony

Sex: Gelding

Height: 13.1 Hands

Color: Chestnut

Age: 13 Years

Markings: Pinto

Weight: 700 Pounds

Summary:

“Pooh Bear” is the quietest and sweetest pony you will ever find. He loves children and will carefully follow them around everywhere. The best ground manners you will ever find on a pony and he has no vices or soundness issues. His family has outgrown him and he is looking for a new child to call his own. “Pooh” has done a lot of everything! Shown hunters in the Beginner ring and safely carries children around a cross-rail course or into their first walk/trot class. He has shown 4-H,both English and Western and has been a great lesson pony. We have never seen this pony spook at anything! If you want your child to learn to ride on a safe pony then you want Pooh Bear. The kids describe him like riding a couch because he is so comfortable. Soft and smooth gates make it very easy for kids to learn how to ride properly. NEVER goes too fast and rides in a snaffle or just bareback with a halter and lead. This pony also has extensive trail experience and will carefulyl carry a child through all types of trails. This pony would make an incredible Fox-hunting or pony club pony, groups of horses don’t other him at all. Will only be sold to a loving approved home.

PoohBear with Beginner Rider

PoohBear Ground Manners

PoohBear in Lesson

Price: Sold!!

Contact: Shannon Loven

Phone: (770) 316-6600

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Sold!!

 Description:

Breed: Shetland/Morgan Cross

Sex: Gelding

Height: 13.3 Hands

Color: Black

Age: 7 years

Summary:

This phenomenal pony is out of a National Champion Sporthorse Morgan mare and a National Champion Shetland.  He was born to show and win. Inkheart is an incredibly light and soft dressage pony. He has shown and won at Intro and Training levels with a child rider.  He is currently being schooled 1st level by a trainer 3 days a week and is being lightly used as a lesson pony until he is sold.  Solid leg-yields, all transitions are smooth and easy, and he is always eager to learn something new. He enjoys being ridden bareback and on long trails and will cross water and bridges with no problems. Inkheart has evented up to Tapdole level and loves cross-country. He does all 3 phases in a snaffle, but does need more miles before he would be considered a “packer”, as he has only been jumping since March. He has incredible scope and could easily compete at the Novice level with more training.  “Sweet” and “funny” describe him best!  He has an “in your lap” personality and always wants to be with people.  Inkheart has no vices, perfect ground manners, and is sound and healthy in every way.  He has never offered to buck, bite, kick, or be disobedient in any way. This pony is his trainer’s favorite, and she refers to him as “her baby”. She has known him since birth and he has always had nothing but the best care and love. Thus, he will only be sold to anapproved show home.  Inkheart is located in Jefferson, Georgia.

Videos Inkheart:

InkHeart’s First Dressage Test and First Time in Covered Arena

Inkheart Training

Inkheart in a Lesson with a Student

InkHeart Warming Up Cross Country

InkHeart Playing with the Girls

InkHeart Stadium Jumping

Price: Sold!!!

Contact: Shannon Loven

Phone: (770) 316- 6600

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Description:

Breed: Quarter Horse/ Morgan Cross

Sex: Gelding

Height: 14.1 Hands

Foal Date: 1998 (12 Years Old)

Summary:

Limited Edition, aka troubadour is a 14.1 morgan quarter horse cross. Eventing Packer!!! He is great with kids, and teens and adults love him too! He has done eventing with my 15 year old daughter for 3 years now, and she has sadly outgrown him. He started her out in the little pre-amoeba cross country and now they are champions at beginner novice. He takes care of his rider and knows his job. He is respectful of the little kids, and when a couragous teen gets on him he will take care of them while letting them gallop that cross country course. Consistantly, is in the 30′s in dressage, very simple and puts in a great consitent test. Has flying changes and is not known to ever refuse or knock a jump. He has recieved compliments from many instructors and even eventing star, Jimmy Wofford. This is one great all around pony, don’t miss out! Will be very sad to sell, approved home only.

Price: Sold!!

 Contact: Shannon Loven

Phone: (770) 316-6600

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Catalina: $3,500

Description:

Breed: Morgan

Sex: Mare

Height: 14.3 Hands

Age: 12 Years

Summary:

We have owned this mare since she was born and we owned her mother before that.  This mare was never going to be sold and was supposed to stay in the family forever!!!  My Mother’s failing health is forcing the sale of her baby.  Excellent trail horse that will carry any level rider down the trail no spook!  This horse should be an endurance horse because she will trail ride alone or in a group all day and never get tired or quit on you. You will get noticed on this horse. Very sensitive soft ride in the arena.  Currently teaching beginners to ride and is ready to work for you. She has been trained in driving, western pleasure, dressage, hunt seat and jumping. This mare has been shown in eventing and dressage. Will only be sold to a forever home as this is our family’s baby.
Please call to schedule a time to see this wonderful mare.  

This mare has always been 100% sound and healthy.
Must sell ASAP!

Videos:

New!!! Dressage and Jumping NEW!!

 Ground Manners

Video of Catalina right out of the pasture with no preparation 

Video of Catalina 

Price: $ 3,500

Contact: Shannon Loven  

Phone: (770) 316-6600  

Email: Click Here  

Shorty: Sold!

Description:

Summary:

Rider on Shorty for the first time 

Shorty Ground Manners

Price: Sold!

Contact: Shannon Loven 

Phone: (770) 316-6600 

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Misty: $5,500

Description:

Breed: Quarter Horse Cross

Sex: Mare

Height: 14 Hands

Color: Chestnut

Foal Date: 1998 (12 years old)

Markings: Blaze and Blue Right Eye

Weight:  900 Pounds

Capabilitites:

Misty has been successfully evented at Beginner Novice and schooled through Novice level.  Competed at Pony Club rallies and in Pony Jumpers on the hunter circuit.  

Summary:

Misty has a very fun personality that every child who rides her enjoys. She is a very bold jumper that enjoys giving you her best.  Shown in pony jumpers, combined training and pony  club.  Has been used for pony club games and neck reins well.. Loves to trail ride and will go all day without complaining.   Jumps everything put in front of her including: banks, ditches, barrels and will jump into and out of water, no problem!  Misty has a great whoa button and rides all 3 phases in a snaffle.  This mare is currently being ridden dressage 2x per week and is looking for more.  Owner has sadly gone off to college and this wonderful pony needs a new best friend. 

 Videos:

NEW!!! Flat and Jumping  NEW!!!

Ground Manners

Flatwork (Bareback and Undersaddle)

Misty Jumping

Price: $5,500

Contact: Shannon Loven

Phone: (770) 316-6600

Email: Click Here

Important Participant & Parent Information

Please find the following helpful hints, tips and info for packing and preparing to attend a 3 phase event and/or hunter show with Shannon Loven.  Not all events will include all 3 phases of dressage, cross country and stadium jumping, so please be sure to know which events and levels you will be entered in before you attend.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Knowing your dressage test is your responsibility.

Equipment & clothing for each competition phase:

Dressage:

• Beige or White riding pants
• Simple leather belt either black or dark brown to match your boots
• Tall boots/paddock boots with garters, some may wear the half chaps with the approval from Miss Shannon
• Hair nets and a Velvet helmet or velvet helmet cover
• Short sleeve white show shirt with stock tie (regular tie for boys)
• Simple Stock pin
• Black Show Jacket
• Black Show gloves
• Black or White square saddle pad
• Short Dressage whip
• Make sure you have a snaffle bit for the dressage phase
• *Martingales are not allowed for dressage

Cross Country:

Cross-Country Colors are optional but most riders have them.  Choose a color scheme and apply it to your helmet cover, saddle pad, collared shirt, bell boots (if your pony wears shoes), splint boots, etc.

• Cross-Country vest
• Jumping bat (Short crop)
• Running Martingale if needed
• Cross-Country emergency armband (ask at Atlanta saddlery)
• This must be attached to each rider on course
• Stronger bit if needed

Stadium Jumping:

• Beige riding pants
• Lakeview Farm Polo Shirt or your white show shirt, stock tie and black coat.(Ask Shannon at the show)
• Belt
• Tall boots, paddock boots with garters or half chaps
• Hair nets and a Velvet Helmet
• Jumping Bat (short whip)
• Running martingale if needed

Hunter Show:

• Beige or Khaki riding pants
• Paddock boots with proper Jodhpur pants, elastics and garters.
• Breeches are to only be worn with tall boots
• Pastel colored short or long sleeve show shirt (white is acceptable)
• Simple leather belt to match boots
• Hunt coat- any color that compliments rider and pony (black is acceptable)
• Collar of shirt must have either initials or simple stock pin (no stock tie)
• Black gloves
• Simple black crop (no colored crops with designs!)
• Black velvet helmet
• Hair- neatly inside helmet with a hairnet or in 2 neat braids with ribbons
• Pony: Brown tack is preferred in the hunter ring
• Fitted fleece pad that is appropriate for the size of your saddle
• Standing martingales are only for jumping classes (no running martingales)

Ponies must be very clean. Be ready with tail brush and rags in hand to clean pony and rider before each class.

Other Gear:

• Swim gear, towel and sunscreen–depending on location and time of year (overnight only!)
• Be sure your child has plenty of cold Gatorade (no dark colored drinks) and bottled water. Soda is not allowed the day before or the day of a show.
• Money for food and/or snacks
• Lakeview Farm Polo shirt for schooling cross-country the day before and/or for wearing around the show grounds.
  Contact Miss Shannon if you need one.
• Chairs
• Umbrella
• Rain gear, including mud boots
• Comfortable barn shoes

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you borrow anything from Miss Shannon or any other rider, please remember to take care of it like it was your own.  Borrowed item checklist:

1. Clean the borrowed item,
2. Return promptly, Sunday evening, long before Monday morning lessons.

Horse Care, Your Tack Trunk and Supplies:

Although some of these items could be deemed optional, please remember that other riders have gone to the expense of purchasing and maintaining their show trunks.  Borrow only with permission because some riders prefer not to share.  Although many riders are glad to share in a pinch, none appreciate having their trunk raided when they are not around.  Borrow only with permission.

• Fly spray- a pony who is bothered by flies is a distracted mount
• Shampoo for your pony in case he gets dirty again
• Sweat scraper
• Water for you
• 3 Water buckets with snaps and rope to tie it up with
• Feed for your pony (ask Shannon if she has already packed it)
• Extra stirrup rubber bands (can’t ride if you loose one)
• Extra Jodhpur elastics unless you have tall boots
• Extra shirts, socks, and riding pants in case yours get dirty or torn
• Pony Club pin on your coat if you are a member
• Back-up gloves in case you loose one or they get torn
• Hole punch if you own your own tack
• Baby wipes for dirty kid and horse faces- remember a dirty face does not show well.  Leather wipes to quickly clean boots outside of arena.
• Pony grooming needs such as brushes, comb, hoof pick, rags, etc.
• Lots of Snacks for rider
• Extra copies of your riders Dressage tests
• Current Coggins in your tack box
• Emergency phone numbers taped to the top of the trunk if you are not staying with your child
• Bug spray for you
• Sunscreen for you
• Clean towels
• Hat to keep sun off face
• Extra hair pins for your hair net
• Fan ,2 bungee cords, small extension cord (some overnight shows allow us to use these)
• Wind pants, pajama pants and over-sized t-shirts are all good to throw over your show clothes when grooming and bathing your pony (remind you child they must stay clean until the end of the show!!)
• Comb, hairspray, rider hair rubber bands-black or tan and whatever is needed to keep your hair neatly secured under your helmet.
• Personal items such as tissues, headache medicine, chap stick etc.
• Extra money in case you need a quick trip to the store
• Always bring your check book to the shows-just in case your entry was not correct
• Hay bag with your name on it.  Must be placed full of hay by the driveway ready to be loaded with you horse.  Shannon will not be filling these for you.
• Roll of duct tape
• Saddle rack
• Bridle rack
• Safety pins
• Tack cleaner and sponge for last minute wipe downs

Parents:  if you have any questions about this list (What’s crucial, what’s optional, etc.), please do not hesitate to ask one of the seasoned riders or their parents.  Everyone went as a “newbie” once and understands that there are many questions prior to a big show.  Almost all are glad to help.

Helpers/grooms: Most shows a helper will come with.  Miss Shannon does not pay these helpers, they work for tips.  Please tip them at the end of the day if they have been a help to you.  Example: warm-up your pony, help you saddle, carry water for your pony, help you walk the course, etc.  We want them to keep coming to help so please don’t forget.

Pre-departure Schedule: You are responsible for preparing your pony for the show.

Riders and or parents are expected and required to bathe, groom, clip your pony (no you may not use my clippers for this purpose), pull mane, clean all tack, prepare your hay net, and help load items in the truck/trailer. If you cannot do this prior to the departure time please give Miss Shannon seven (7) days notice and she will be happy to do all or part of this for you for a fee ($$).  Do not assume that it will be done for you if you do not show up.  I will not allow dirty ponies, unclipped ponies, ponies with long manes or dirty tack to enter the show arena and I mean it.  You are all an extension of Miss Shannon and Lakeview Farm.  I want to be proud when you enter the arena. No sloppiness will be tolerated this year.

Final Notes:

• Everyone is required to take all of you own tack and equipment for the show.  The truck and trailer are for hauling horses and feed, not your tack.  If you will not be arriving at the same time as your horse then you may leave your bucket with snaps next to your hay bag to go on the trailer.
• Parents are in charge of your child arriving at the warm-up arena on time.  We had quite the problem last year of students arriving late.  This does not give them enough time to get prepared as they should and then Miss Shannon can not do her job properly.  Do not come running up to Miss Shannon 5 min before you are to enter the arena asking me to tie your stock tie.
• When I am coaching your child please don’t talk to them.  They need to concentrate on one person when at the show not mom, dad, and Miss Shannon.
• If they fall please let me go to them first and I will call you in if needed.  Thank you for your consideration and help with all of these instructions.
• Everyone is in charge of keeping your own stall clean.  Miss Shannon will feed the horses but you are in charge of watering them. Most shows require us to clean stalls before we leave as well.
• You will find a sign up sheet hanging in the barn one (1) month prior to each show with fees attached.  Please sign you name and leave a check for schooling and hauling (if needed) at that time.  If you are signed up and have not left your checks, then your spot could be given to someone else.
• Don’t forget to have all entries in on time and always ask to be stabled with Shannon Loven.
• I expect all kids to show good sportsmanship win or lose. If they don’t get a ribbon, I still expect them to congratulate those that did.  Sometimes the judges are unfair.  No need to complain it’s just the way horse shows are at times.

These are long, grueling and exciting days.  You and your rider should be well rested, mentally prepared for the expectations and responsibilities of showing a horse.  Each rider needs to know the dressage test that they will be conducting.  Know what test you are doing and study it.

Dressage scores can make or break a ribbon.

One final point to keep in mind is that almost all these shows are run by volunteers.  Please be nice to everyone and offer to help where possible.

Eventing Pony: Moonshadow with rider

Description

• Breed: Welsh
• Sex: Mare
• Height: 13.1 and 3/4 Hands
• Color: Roan
• Foal Date: 1998 (11 years old)
• Markings: Blue Roan
• Weight: 700 Pounds

Capabilites

Moon Shadow has successfully shown from Pre-Ameoba level up to the Tadpole level in eventing, and has also shown in numerous hunter shows. This mare also competes in ratings and rallies at Pony Club.  Moon Shadow has the same manners at home and when she is competeing at a show.

Summary

Moon Shadow is very easy to keep because she loads, clips, bathes and is easy to catch in the field. She is known for her easy going personality and being bomb proof, especailly around young children. Shadow does not show any signs that she is marish, but  at the same time is a proven broodmare. This pony has been owned by the same family for five (5) years and  has spent her entire life under Shannon Loven’s training.  Moon Shadow will only be sold to the perfect match.

Please check out: Moon Shadow on YouTube

Price: Sold!

Contact: Shannon Loven

Phone: (770) 316-6600

Email: Click Here

Congratulations to all the students of Shannon Loven!

The students experienced an incredible weekend, August 8-9, 2009 at the Georgia Dressage Combined Training Association, (GDCTA), Dressage and Combined Training Show.  The show was conducted at Wills Park, Georgia.  Even though our ponies competed against the top rated ponies and horses they still performed well and came out on top.  Lowest (best) combined test (CT) score of the day was given to Sierra and Elliot with a 27!  Our students also won High Point Champion and Reserve Champion for the highest dressage scores of the weekend.  Your hard work paid off girls!  Keep up the good work!