Author Archives: Prue

Sandhills Charm

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Prue

SOLD 8yo 16.2hh Brown mare by Raise A Stanza from Sandhills Cadenza (Staccato) Josie is a lovely personality with scope to burn. She is successfully competing EvA105 eventing and showjumping 1.10m. She is a naturally careful jumper and is schooling … Continue reading →

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Sandhills Style

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Prue

SOLD 7yo 15.3hh brown gelding Sandhills Style is bred for the job. He is out of Sandhills Special currently competing 3* with Prue and he is by Stakkatol (Stakkatol youngster was highest price at this years PSI auction in Germany) … Continue reading →

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Sandhills Stanza

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Prue

SOLD “Sandhills Stanza” 7yo 16hh chestnut mare by Raise A Stanza out of a “Sandhills Secret” (by Staccato) Secret is the dam of “Sandhills Special”. Stanza is a beautifully bred mare with an amazing attitude to life. She has started … Continue reading →

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Comprehensive Coaching Approach

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Prue

Craig and Prue Barrett have a unique set of skills to guide you through all aspects of riding and horsemanship skills. Their coaching approach includes the following features: Training in top class facilities in all Olympic Disciplines Individual and group … Continue reading →

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Choose your own youngster to bring on

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Prue

We currently have a range of young horses from 2yo’s through to 4yo’s that have been broken in and are ready to start work. They have been purpose bred for eventing and have bloodlines including Staccato, Croftlea Artizan, Raise A … Continue reading →

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Sandhills Special

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Prue

Sandhills Special is an 8yo mare by Croftlea Artizan (NZ Tbred) from Sandhills Secret (by Staccato). Special is now competing 2* with Prue and placing consistently.   Special in the culmination of years of breeding and Prue is certainly reaping … Continue reading →

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Sandhills Special

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Prue

Sandhills Special is an 8yo mare by Croftlea Artizan (NZ Tbred) from Sandhills Secret (by Staccato). Special is now competing 2* with Prue and placing consistently.   Special in the culmination of years of breeding and Prue is certainly reaping … Continue reading →

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CP Issey Miyake

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Prue

Emma Bishop is having wonderful success with her Staccato mare, CP Issey Miyake. Together they won the Sydney CCI2* in 2016.

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Sandhills Bandit

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Prue

Sandhills Bandit is now being campaigned by Phoebe Tucker in Western Australia. He has started competing successfully and is a very striking individual! He is by Sandhills Bounce who is successfully competing at 2* level with Jack Hayden. Sandhills Bounce … Continue reading →

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Sandhills Bounce

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Prue

DOB Oct 2006 Sandhills Bounce is a very exciting young horse now owned by Jack Hayden and competing at 2* eventing level. He is from Sandhills Beetle (by Stirling Sprite who is by Salute, from Smiler – the dam of Staccato – … Continue reading →

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