German Showhorses - about me
Karin Martin
Ben Hur and I at a show in Germany
a long time ago...

Born and raised in Germany, I started riding when I was 12 years old.

I moved to the United States when I was 21 years old and always kept riding, mainly
jumpers and some dressage.

About 10 years ago the opportunity arose to guide a friend and professional together
with her client on a trip to Germany to find a few good horses.

Since then, I have made the trip a few times per year, each time returning with some
fabulous  horses, also importing several horses for myself, including my gray
Bavarian Warmblood elite mare.

I would love the opportunity to show any Amateur or Professional what I can do for
them.


? What plans do you have for the future?
My mare Joanna and I having
some fun!
That's me, in front of the
"Residenz" in Würzburg,
Germany
Here is some short info on our Filly Juno's parents, a picture of  Ironman,
www.ironmanonline.com .  and a videoclip of Joanna, her Bavarian bred mother below.

What a perfect combination!!
This was Ripley, one of our
horses here. Her and Joanna
were best friends. RIP, Ripley.
Joanna video
A gentle reminder of what is important in life.

        When I am old. I shall spend my social security on white wine and carrots.
        And sit in the alley of my barn and listen to my horses breathe. I
        will sneak out in the middle of a summer's night and ride my horse
        across the moonstruck meadow if my old bones will allow. And when
        people come to call I will smile and nod as I walk them past the
        gardens to the yard. And show, instead, the beauty growing here in
        stalls fresh-lined with shavings. I will shovel and sweat and wear hay
        in my hair as it if were a jewel. And I will be an embarrassment to
        all who look down on me, who have not yet found the peace in being
        free to love a horse as a friend. A friend who waits at midnight hour
        with muzzle and nicker and patient eyes for the kind of woman I will
        be when I am old.


        Author unknown
Ironman
We are all settled in now in beautiful South Carolina, the Foal "Juno" was born in May of 2009, you can see her developing on
"our Farm" page (still under construction)

We can also accept a couple of retired showhorses for boarding, take a look at our Farm here:
Our Farm