Selene AC (1998)
Pure Spanish PRE Andalusian Mare
 Barrillo x Manzanita

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While shopping for my first Andalusian, we visited Rancho Encantado in Yelm, WA (breeders of Guardiola PRE Andalusians).  After viewing many lovely horses there, I was brought to a pasture where young Selene was kept. She and I locked eyes and I immediately knew she was THE ONE.  I had goosebumps as I approached her because it actually seemed like she felt a connection to me as well and I have never had that happen before.  I know that she is my "once in a lifetime" horse and I feel so richly blessed.

My previous equestrian sport was playing polo and I was fortunate to have owned many wonderful polo ponies during my 20 years of playing.

But somehow, the Andalusian breed digs deeper into your heart, truly becoming your equine soul mate.

Selene is strong, yet ultra sensitive; gentle and sensible beyond words. We have been learning dressage together as a team and her work ethic and eagerness to please has made it an enjoyable adventure.

We enjoy doing Musical Freestyles together to musical freestyles to Spanish music, including a Pas de Deux alongside a stallion. We also participate in Expos, Breed Parades and Exhibitions. The proudest moment of our show career so far was winning the Pacific Rim Awards (twice!), which is a High Point Award of four Regional Andalusian Shows.

Some highlights of our career so far are:

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2010

Baroque Solstice Show

First Place Awards in:
• Western Pleasure
• Dressage Hack
• English Pleasure
• Costume

PAALH Canadian National Andalusian Show
• National Champion English Pleasure
• National Champion Hunt Seat
• National Champion Western Pleasure
• National Rsv Champion Dressage Hack
• Show High Point Award

Foundation of the Spanish Horse
• Champion Pas de Deux

USEF Horse of the Year Regional Champion
• Andalusian High Point Amateur Horse
• Andalusian High Point Performance Horse
• Andalusian High Point Saddle Horse

2009

Baroque Solstice Show

First Place Awards in:
• Western Pleasure Open
• Dressage Hack Open
• English Pleasure Open
• Halter Senior Mare

PAALH Canadian National Andalusian Show
• National Champion Western Pleasure
• National Rsv. Champion Dressage Hack
• National Rsv. Champion English Show Hack

USEF Horse of the Year Regional Champion
• Andalusian High Point Amateur Horse
• Andalusian High Point Halter Horse

 2008

Go for Baroque Regional Andalusian Show
• Grand Champion Andalusian Mare
• Rsv. Champion English Pleasure
• Rsv. Champion Western Pleasure

PAALH Canadian National Andalusian Show
• National Champion Senior Mare
• National Champion Mare/Amateur to Handle
• National Champion English Pleasure
• National Champion Hunt Seat Open
• National Champion Hunt Seat Amateur
• Rsv. Champion Show Hack
• Rsv. Champion Western Amateur
• Rsv. Champion Western Open
• High Point Canadian National Show Andalusian Horse
• High Point Canadian National Show Amateur

Festival of the Andalusian Regional Show
• Grand Champion Andalusian Mare
• Champion Western Pleasure

Pacific Rim Regional Champion

USEF Horse of the Year Regional Champion
• Andalusian High Point Amateur Horse

2007

Festival of the Andalusian Regional Show
• Rsv. Champion Andalusian Mare
• Champion Senior Mare

PAALH Canadian National Andalusian Show
• National Champion Dressage Third Level

Pacific Rim Regional Rsv. Champion

USEF Horse of the Year Regional Champion
• Andalusian High Point Amateur Horse
• Andalusian High Point Performance Horse

2006

Go For Baroque Regional Andalusian Show
• English Pleasure Champion

Festival of the Andalusian Regional Show
• English Pleasure Champion

Pacific Rim Regional Champion

USEF Horse of the Year Regional Champion
• Andalusian High Point Amateur Horse
• Andalusian High Point Performance Horse
• Andalusian High Point Saddle Horse

2005

GoForBaroque Regional Andalusian Show
• English Pleasure Champion

Festival of the Andalusian Regional Show
• Champion Senior Mare

USDF All Breeds Award
• Musical Freestyle 2nd Place

USEF Horse of the Year Regional Champion
• Andalusian High Point Amateur Horse
• Andalusian High Point Performance Horse
• Andalusian High Point Saddle Horse

2004

PAALH Canadian National Andalusian Show
• Grand Champion Senior Mare
• Andalusian High Point Performance Horse

USEF Horse of the Year Regional Champion

2002

Festival of the Andalusian Regional Show
• Rsv. Champion Junior Mare