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Donvig Dressage Stables

Locality: Macedon, Victoria

Phone: +61 417 600 410

Address: Pepperell Farm 3440 Macedon, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 Very proud coach today! Such a super effort and so well deserved. Overcoming significant health challenges and mastering the way back to this result. A mammoth ...effort! Won both classes, AOR championship and open championship! Deb you are an inspiration and thank you for entrusting me with you! See more

24.01.2022 For Sale Anky Saddles -First saddle, $1,500 ono. Comes unmounted 17 with a medium wide gullet. Does have two areas where the stitching has come undone, but other wise in good condition -Second saddle, $1,800 ono. Comes mounted and with a cover, 17 with a medium wide gullet. In great condition... Please pm Alice Taylor for any other questions. Also for sale -5’0 Weatherbeeta waterproof rug $30 -Pony size white saddle pad $5 -One leather hole punch $10 -Fore girth $50 -Horze 65cm black girth with sheepskin $70 -Unbranded 65cm black leather girth with missing girth keeper $70 -Eurohunter 75cm black neoprene girth $20 -Pair of spurs without spur straps $10 -Assorted pairs of stirrups $20 a pair -Anky full size dark green bandages $10

23.01.2022 Serious horse. You cant go to Europe to buy at the moment. Europe has come to you.

22.01.2022 SOLD to a fabulous home Presenting Ellanbrae Nobu Rising 4 yo GRP x small WB filly (DOB 28 August 2015). Currently 14.3hh (149 cms with shoes).... This gorgeous girl is ready to go on with at prelim level, or would equally suit the show hunter ring ready for a newcomer season. We expect she might also jump but havent jumped her due to her age. She will suit riders looking for a quality, elastic moving performance horse in a smaller package. She is stabled and in professional training appropriate for her age. Asking $22,000 (incl GST), please contact Carolyn (0417 330 750) for all enquiries.

22.01.2022 The boss is back! What a day to have a lesson with the talented coach. Beth and Breeze

22.01.2022 Getting to know Pryde’s Easifeed Victorian High Performance Dressage Squad Members Gitte Donvig What is the first place you will visit after isolation? Anyw...here with sun! What is your favourite drink? Pink Champagne Cats or Dogs? My beautiful dog Lilly What, aside from horses has kept you occupied during lockdown? Home schooling and Physio If you had a ‘Theme Song’ what would it be? 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor #Prydes #Harcour #dressagevictoria #equestrianvictoria #highperformance

22.01.2022 Tobinski in his first Medium and me in my new GPA short jacket with spunky red trim from my amazing sponsors Kelvin Grove Equestrian

21.01.2022 I couldnt be prouder of my two ponies this weekend at the Boneo Park August comp generously sponsored by Hi Form. Harmonie posted fantastic scores, with nearly 73% in the Prix St George yesterday and starting in the Intermediate 1 yesterday and today scoring 71.2% & 71.9% respectively. She was the winner in each of her classes with a 5% lead each time! I also debuted Tobinski in Medium, who due to being so busy with clients at shows over the last two years, hadnt competed s...ince 2017. He was a total star, trying so hard. A few wobbly green moments to be forgiven, but plenty of 8s and 8.5s. Im so excited for his future. He posted two high 60 scores and placed third and second yesterday amongst some amazing horses. He was a bit tired today, but its a big job being a show pony!!! He still got a ribbon Massive shout out to the team of support - especially Jackie holding the fort at home and Sheree at the comp. I must also thank owners Mary and Rob Hanna and of course my darling partner Nick. Robert Schmerglett thank you for you commitment and patience with me. We are getting there!!! thank you to Mario Kuna my long standing saddle, bridle and competition gear sponsor the new jacket was perfect! #kelvingroveequestrian #butetsaddles #dyonbridles See more

21.01.2022 WITHDRAWN FROM SALE FOR SALE Kinnordy Glasgow Star Prix St George schoolmaster ... 13 year old 16.2hh bay gelding by Gymnastic Star Benji is searching for his next partnership with an ambitious rider to bring up to the next level. He is elastic and supple and gives the rider a very good feel for all higher school work.He is a lateral work specialist. Established in all small tour work, he will suit an ambitious young rider for CDI-J or CDI-Y competition. Alternatively he would also suit anyone wishing to take that next step in their competitive career. He has successfully competed in Prix St George including the Victorian Dressage Festival and Dressage With the Stars in the Prix St George Cup. Price: $80,000 Contact Gitte for more details: 0417 600 410

21.01.2022 Riddells Creek Dressage Now have 2 Spots Available for Short Term Training and Sales Horses Coming up for sale ; - FEI level School Master ... - 2x young horses (4yr and 5yr) Still For Sale - Filly (12months old) will mature 16.1hh Contact Me by PM to discuss

20.01.2022 Sadly we are selling our beautiful property on the Bellarine to move back to Gisborne. We have loved living here for the last 15 years but it is time to be back with all the family. A new chapter begins.

20.01.2022 Its a bit special to see the Australian flag flown and hear the Australian anthem here in France! Syriana won the Grand Prix with over 71% and Calanta 3rd with... over 70%!!! Super rides on both horses. Well done mum! Committing to your plan. Seeing it through. Thats how winners are made. I dont know how to turn it up the right way! Any advise welcome See more

19.01.2022 Very proud coach today! Jane Toohey had her first start out with her sensational young horse and bought home the bacon in the 4 year old at Boneo and my fabulous Aunty Heather equaled her PB in the Grand Prix!!! Well done ladies!!! What a great start to being back out and about from a gruelling lockdown. And thank you to Boneo Park for yet another fab comp

19.01.2022 2019 Otto Sport Australia - Sydney CDI - Results - Wednesday Woodside Warmbloods Prix St Georges Competition CDN 1 - HARMONIE W - Gitte Donvig - 70.35 2 - LARA ...PINTA ORLANDO - Sally-ann Quigley - 68.53 3 - CALLUM PARK STARBUCKS - Robert Schmerglatt - 67.29 4 - F1 SONNY BILL - Helen Macaskill - 65.94 5 - ARTES LAURIES GIFT - Gina Montgomery - 65.91 6 - DOBRIA DE JEU - Eliza Cullen - 65.79 7 - GLOGAU - Zoe Dennis - 65.76 8 - CALLUM PARK RADCLIFFE - Antoinette Lorimer - 64.97 See more

19.01.2022 We often get enquiries from people looking specifically for fillies. Ellanbrae Park currently has available some sensational fillies, many out of imported mare...s: 2017 2yo: Ellanbrae Mesmerising: Black with bling - De Niro x Glocks Johnson x Metall x Concorde 2018 yearlings: Ellanbrae Nyskara: black brown - For Romance I x Rousseau x Jetset D x Rubinstein Ellanbrae Tia Veida: chestnut - Vitalis x Furst Heinrich x Donnerhall x Rubinstein Ellanbrae Tia Daria: black - Dante Weltino x Furst Heinrich x Donnerhall x Rubinstein 2019 foals: Ellanbrae Tia Rubina: bay - Revolution x Furst Heinrich x Donnerhall x Rubinstein Ellanbrae Bardot: bay - Benicio x Glocks Johnson x Metall x Concorde We also have 3 special mares under saddle from 3 1/2yo - 6yo available, and a couple of straight breeding mares. If you are looking for fillies or mares, please get in contact :)

19.01.2022 I have set up a page for all my horsey and breeder friends who want to follow our journey with our incredible horse of a lifetime Dante Quando OLD. From our pur...chase at the Borculo foal auction, through his licensing and huge successes in Germany and now in Australia, to his every day life, I have shared all of my previous Dante posts, photos and videos. His page will also be used to share news and updates of his foals - the first of which are due from October this year:) Like his page and enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/Dante-Quando-OLD-112950523564762/?eid=ARADyD3X_YoyUXCyCDzSqlQJ51tFLUkPov0L0DOsz3j6QxcTMTCoWWkadzhp6qrCdfoGXCEnwX1OtUE8

17.01.2022 So a rather badly kept secret to tell! I have recently moved from the beautiful Sunbury Lodge Equestrian Centre. What a fantastic year it was in this amazing facility. The hugest thank you to Ross and Anne Smith for being the most utterly delightful hosts. This property is on the market and having lived and breathed it for the past twelve months, let me tell you if you are in the market, go check it out! So now what you wonder... I have down sized the horses in training so t...hat I may concentrate on my own horses and my para equestrian, Tilda Carnegie for her Tokyo campaign. We are now based back at Ellanbrae Park in Macedon. Ive also taken a position riding some of the super young stock coming through this stable. Today was my first official day doing this, and let me just say WOW!!! Carolyn, Charlie, David and her team at Ellanbrae have produced some of the most well bred, quality young horses Ive come across in this country. Today I had the pleasure of riding the most beautiful young horses, well educated, supremely handled and looked after. Their breeding program in conjunction with their management and riding, well like I said WOW. Im so lucky to have this opportunity to work with these horses. If you are in the market for imported lines, this should be you first stop. I was based at Ellanbrae a few years ago, when the program was in its infancy, but now the vision is coming together and I am excited. Watch this space people!!!! See more

17.01.2022 OWNERS MUST SELL FOR SALE- AEA Riverdance Prix St George schoolmaster... 15 year old 16.3hh bay gelding Sherbie will only be sold to the best of homes. Fully imported bloodlines, by Rituel out of an Inspiration mare. His temperament is second to none. He will suit a young rider wanting to excel in interschools or perhaps an ambitious adult rider looking to learn the higher school movements. Established in all small tour work, with fantastic changes, this horse can also give the rider a feel for piaffe and passage. He has a beautiful snaffle mouth and is also a dream to hack out. Price: $50,000 neg includes his saddle and some other gear Please contact Gitte for details: 0417 600 410

17.01.2022 Some people ride for fun, some people ride to fulfil ambition and some people ride for their income. For me it is for all of these reasons. Places like Boneo Pa...rk are my office and the riders, judges, officials, organisers and horses are my work colleagues. And I have the best bunch of work colleagues getting around. I had many reasons to be smiling at Boneo Park Spring CDI this week. A PB of 73.8% in the Prix St George and backed up the following day by 72.2% in the Intermediate 1 on the beautiful Harmonie W. Thank you to Benleigh Equestrian for sponsoring these classes. But I must say, the show was so much more than these two results. Along side Harmonie W, I had Tobinski competing in the Medium, who, new to this level managed a 69% and 6th in one class, hes a very exciting horse for the future. I had the pleasure of giving 4 year old Ellanbrae Koal Diamond (De Niro/Johnston) his first outing for training off the property for his new owners Mary and Rob Hanna and he was a superstar - so grown up now. Some really impressive horses are being bred by Ellanbrae Park and now they have their beautiful stallion Dante Quando, Bundeschampionate winner standing at stud, the gene pool is even more exciting. Dante Quando won the novice championship at the spring cdi convincingly with his dancing partner Charlie Welsh Hugest thank you to all of the crew at home and those at the show helping too. My sponsors Mary and Rob Hanna, Kelvin Grove Equestrian, Dyon, GPA double clear, Butet, Cheval Sport Rugs. Thank you for the lessons and warm ups Robert Harrisson Schmerglatt - the smile in the photo is actually because I just fulfilled a bet with Robert that cost him a bottle of French champagne!

17.01.2022 Various items of horsewear for sale. Pickup in Macedon or postage available at buyers expense. Please DM Alice (link in comments below) for payment info, etc.

16.01.2022 Another wonderful George Morris quote to hopefully help to keep you inspired whilst there are no shows on! We are crossing our fingers that things can start up again soon... Who else is missing competing?

16.01.2022 Literally every Dressage rider I know

16.01.2022 Thank you to the beautiful Syriana.... 75.54% , winning the Kur in Deauville, for the show record score. All the Aussies sang along to the anthem... quite a lovely moment. Calanta also held her own with 70.45% placing 3 rd in the Special.

15.01.2022 Ellanbrae Park currently has available for purchase an exceptional range of young horses from this seasons foals to about to be green broken 3yos. Most of thes...e horses are out of our treasured imported mares, many are embryo transfer offspring from our competition mares. Quite a few of these young horses have never previously been offered. Current photos and videos have been posted for each of them on our Ellanbrae Park FB page over the last few weeks, scroll through our page and take a look. We proudly present here the full list along with a photo for reference. 2016 3yos 1. Ellanbrae Serazin Gold (Sezuan x Emma (imp) (Rohdiamant x Diamond Hit x Ex Libris)) dark brown gelding 2. Ellanbrae Felton Gold Fidertanz x Emma (imp) (Rohdiamant x Diamond Hit x Ex Libris)) chestnut gelding 3. Ellanbrae Leskara (Bordeaux x Zonkara De Jeu (imp) (Rousseau x Jetset D x Rubinstein)) bay filly 2017 2yos 4. Ellanbrae Fire Dance (Franziskus x HB Dancing Queen (De Niro x Sunny Boy x Rubinstein)) chestnut gelding 5. Ellanbrae Matteo (Dante Weltino x Zonkara De Jeu (imp) (Rousseau x Jetset D x Rubinstein)) bay colt 6. Ellanbrae Matrix (Fidertanz x Horizonte De Jeu (imp) (Glocks Voice x Don Romantic x Contango) bay gelding 7. Ellanbrae Magnetic (Ferro x Horizonte De Jeu (imp) (Glocks Voice x Don Romantic x Contango)) black colt 8. Ellanbrae Mesmerising (De Niro x Larapinta Johanna (Glocks Johnson x Metall x Concorde)) black filly 2018 yearlings 9. Ellanbrae Nyskara (For Romance I x Zonkara De Jeu (imp) (Rousseau x Jetset D x Rubinstein)) black brown filly 10. Ellanbrae Tia Veida (Vitalis x MSJ Tia Fortuna (imp) (Furst Heinrich x Donnerhall x Rubinstein)) chestnut filly 11. Ellanbrae Danton Gold (Danone I x Emma (imp) (Rohdiamant x Diamond Hit x Ex Libris)) chestnut colt 12. Ellanbrae Damian (Damsey x Clyro Rilka (Riverdance x Silky Baby x Wolfsburg) dark brown colt 13. Ellanbrae Tia Daria (Dante Weltino x MSJ Tia Fortuna (imp) (Furst Heinrich x Donnerhall x Rubinstein)) black filly 14. Ellanbrae Quattroporte (Quantensprung x Larapinta Johanna (Glocks Johnson x Metall x Concorde)) liver chestnut colt 2019 foals 15. Ellanbrae Orlando (For Romance I x Horizonte De Jeu (imp) (Glocks Voice x Don Romantic x Contango)) black brown colt 16. Ellanbrae Oberon (Vitalis x Zonkara De Jeu (imp) (Rousseau x Jetset D x Rubinstein)) black colt 17. Ellanbrae Tia Rubina (Revolution x MSJ Tia Fortuna (imp) (Furst Heinrich x Donnerhall x Rubinstein)) bay filly 18. Ellanbrae Orion (DAvie x Horizonte De Jeu (imp) (Glocks Voice x Don Romantic x Contango)) chestnut colt 19. Ellanbrae Bardot (Callahos Benicio x Larapinta Johanna (Glocks Johnson x Metall x Concorde)) bay filly

15.01.2022 Nice day for it!

14.01.2022 Tilly and I strutting our stuff on Freestyle day... so much love for this girl Photo Credit: Carol Newby

14.01.2022 Breeding it’s all in the mares. Opportunity for the 2020 breeding season We here in Australia seem to seriously undervalue the damline when looking at horse...s. But in Europe, it is well recognised that a horse from a good sport producing or licenced stallion producing damline is a good bet when looking at youngstock. The damline does not refer to who was the damsire, or the dam’s damsire, but to the actual mares who have proven themselves to consistently produce quality offspring for sport and/or breeding. Predicated mares, horses who have competed to high levels, licenced stallions coming from the damlines. Here in Australia we all look for famous stallions in the pedigree, and yes, having a pedigree rich in stallions who have competed to Grand Prix is a good indication of offspring who may well in the right hands also make it. But we have historically missed that which the Europeans take for granted - that it is of fundamental importance in breeding to have horses descending from mares who have proven their value to the gene pool. Ellanbrae Park is privileged to have some incredible mares from some of the top producing damlines in Europe as the foundation of our breeding program. For the 2020 breeding season, we are pleased to offer the opportunity to breed your own foal from any of our currently available special mares (the sport mares via embryo transfer). If you are interested to breed your own superstar, please contact us for further details. Offspring from each of these mares are also currently available. Please have a read about our precious mares below their photos.

14.01.2022 MSJ Tia Fortuna (imp) (Furst Heinrich x Tia Roma (Donnerhall x Rubinstein x Traumdeuter) - 6yo imported Oldenburg mare bred by Mount St John in the United Kingd...om. This stunning mare will suit pretty much any rider wanting a fun, trainable and uncomplicated horse to continue training up the levels. Training in accordance with her age, established elementary level and training medium level work including changes, all lateral work and more. Lightly but very successfully competed (shes not a horse that needs competition mileage), she was 5th at DWTS in the 4yo class when she was not yet 4, and her latest competition winning both elementary tests with over 71% scores. She will also suit buyers keen to breed embryos while continuing her training under saddle (she has produced 3 ET frozen semen fillies for us). PM for all enquiries. See more

13.01.2022 Thank you to the Victorian Dressage Club for organising another well run show. Hygain and Exclusively Equine donated these wonderful prizes in the Medium Championship. Tobinski continues to build experience, his second weekend out competing in this level and hes bringing home the loot!

12.01.2022 Fantastic young mare Im schooling at Ellanbrae Park

12.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITY!! We are looking for a dedicated horse person to join our team at the beautiful Statene Park on the Bellarine Peninsular, Victoria. We are a Dr...essage stable with top Olympic qualified Grand Prix horses, and many young up coming talents. There is a great opportunity for either an experienced professional person seeking a properly paid job, or a student with horse. Wages by negotiation. Students will receive lessons on their own horse from 5 times Olympian Mary Hanna. Potential students must be ambitious as top level riders, with the desire to work hard to achieve their dreams Apply by email to Mary Hanna [email protected]

11.01.2022 Ellanbrae Serazin Gold (Sezuan x Emma (imp) (Rohdiamant x Diamond Hit x Ex Libris x Grundstein) - 3 1/2yo gelding, 3 months under saddle. This elegant leggy boy is very willing and rideable and will go a long way Please PM for all enquiries.

11.01.2022 Gitte Donvig has backed up yesterdays win in the Woodside Warmblood Performance Horses PSG CDN with another victory in todays KC Equestrian Intermediate I competition on Harmonie W, owned by her mum Mary Hanna.

11.01.2022 Well done Aunty Heather and Ambrose

11.01.2022 Great couple of days at the office for the boss at the Sydney CDI Winning both the CDN PSG and the Inter 1 CDN on the gorgeous Harmonie W . Well done Gitte Donvig and team . Yes thats you Nick and Rosie

09.01.2022 Some really nice horses

08.01.2022 UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT AS AT 4PM 30 MARCH 2020 Equestrian Victorias (EV) priority is the safety of our members and our community. We are in constant communicatio...n with the Victorian Department for Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) and take this opportunity to UPDATE our Membership with essential information regarding the care of your horse(s) and coaching. NOTE: This information is current as of today (30 March 2020) and may be overridden by any changes announced by government. https://www.vic.equestrian.org.au//agistment-centres-membe

07.01.2022 Presenting Ellanbrae Le Louvre Rising 4 yo small WB filly (DOB 18 November 2015). Currently 15hh (152cms), we expect her to mature 15.2hh. This gorgeous girl is... ready to go on with at prelim level, or would equally suit the show hunter ring ready for a newcomer season. We expect she might also jump but havent jumped her due to her age. She will suit riders looking for a quality, big moving performance horse in a smaller package. She is stabled and in professional training appropriate for her age. Asking $22,000 (incl GST), please contact Carolyn (0417 330 750) for all enquiries.

07.01.2022 Congratulations to the new owner of Shiraz Sparkling. Turbo will be missed by all here at Donvig Dressage Stables. He sold so quickly we didnt get a chance to advertise him!!! We have others for sale, please contact me if you are looking for your special unicorn

07.01.2022 Following on from a very successful clinic with Vanessa Way I have been inundated with requests to take part in the next clinic. As everyone is tightly holding on to their clinic spots, this is not possible! However, Vanessa has kindly agreed to conduct a masterclass for public viewing. This will be in early September. Watch this space for details

05.01.2022 FOR SALE - Prix St George schoolmaster AEA Riverdance - 15 year old 16.3hh bay gelding Sherbie will only be sold to the best of homes. His temperament is second to none. He will suit a young rider wanting to excel in interschools or perhaps an ambitious adult rider looking to learn the higher school movements. Established in all small tour work, this horse can also give the rider a feel for piaffe and passage. He has a beautiful snaffle mouth and is also a dream to hack o...ut. Please contact me for more details. Gitte 0417600410 Price: $50,000 neg includes his saddle and some other gear

04.01.2022 Tobinski and his friend it never ceases to amaze me how well cats get along with horses!

01.01.2022 For all the breeders who have been enquiring about breeding with our beautiful boy Dante Quando OLD, please see his web page. Please email me ([email protected]) with all breeding enquiries so that an application and service contract can be forwarded to you - he will be available to a strictly limited number of approved mares only this season :) http://www.ellanbrae.com/dante-quando-old

01.01.2022 DDS on the move... exciting times ahead...