Harley
"Hurricane Harley"
Storm "Vandango"
MCA Member Since: January 2018
Breed: Andalusian
Sex: Mare
Born: 1990
Height: 15hh
Colour: Black
Specialties: Her competition experiences include but are not limited to; Ranch work, Roping, Cutting, Reining, Gymkhana, Barrel Racing, Western and English Pleasure/Equitation, Show Jumping (up to 5'6") in competition, Dressage, Endurance racing, Competitive Trail, Endurance, Polo, Working Equitation, Command, Cowboy Challenge, Fox Hunting, Lesson Program, Medieval Movements of War.
Bio: Storm has been an integral part of our family all her life. She has taught advanced students what it is to ride a real war horse and feel the ride of Kings.
Harley "Hurricane Harley"
MCA Member Since: January 2018
Breed: Foundation Thoroughbred
Sex: Gelding
Born: 2000
Height: 16hh
Colour: Chestnut
Specialties: Ranch work, Roping, Pleasure Western/English, Equitation, Working Equitation, Show Jumping (up to 5'9") in competition, Dressage, Endurance, Polo,
Fox Hunting, Command, Stage Falls, Cowboy Challenge, Lesson Program, Mounted Medieval Movements of War.
Bio: Harley is a Foundation Thoroughbred raised from the cavalry breeding program of Lacey Hadford's great grandfather Edward Teddy Young. Harley has taught hundreds of students young and old, he has starred in hit TV Series such as CBC's Heartland and done beer commercials for Alberta's own Big Rock Brewery. Harley was bred and raised by Lacey Hadford - HPT.
Attila
MCA Member Since: January 2018
Breed: Iberian Warmblood
Sex: Stallion
Born: 2003
Height: 16hh
Colour: Black
Specialties: Ranch Work, Endurance, Show Jumping (up to 5'6") in competition, Crosscountry, Cowboy Challenge, Fox Hunting, Polo, Lesson Program, Medieval Movements of War
Bio: Born in our own breeding program to Storm aka Vandango in 2003, Attila started his life out in the show ring early.
Attila is a 16hh Iberian Warmblood stallion who plays a pivital role in out breeding, film work, competition, demo and lesson programs.
He can be glimpsed on CBC's hit series Heartland and has produced some examplerary foals who have gone on to do wonders in the competition world.
Spencer
MCA Member Since: January 2018
Breed: Morgan
Sex: Gelding
Born: 2010
Height: 14.3hh
Colour: Chestnut
Specialties: Cattle Work, Currently in training for Tricks and Stunts.
Bio: Morgans were a favored mount by cavalry soldiers in the Civil War. They were sensible under fire. They could march tirelessly all day. They maintained their condition on unpredictable rations, and they were loyal to their riders in all circumstances. Spencer is our youngest equine member and is currently in our initial training program. He is being trained to be a part of our live demonstrations and currently travels with us from show to show to gain exposure, as well, trains with the other MCA equine members. This training method works in parallel to how we train our human counterparts.
MEET OUR ADORABLE FRIESIAN HORSES FROM HOLLAND
Friesian Horse History
The Friesian horse is unique, truly a breed to be proud of. It developed from a very old breed which was inherent to all of western Europe. It's the only horse native to Holland. Historically speaking, the Friesian horse has been influenced by eastern bloodlines and has often been threatened with extinction.
The armored knights found the Friesian Horse very desirable, having the strength, courage and heart to carry great weight and still maneuver precisely, in the face of the enemy. The Hungarian King Louis II used a Friesian Stallion on the battlefield on June 15, 1526. The Friesian was used as a war horse by Friesian Soldiers fighting with the Roman Armies, and later was used by knights and traveled all the way to the Middle East with the Crusaders.
The suppleness and agility of the Friesian Horse became sought after in the riding schools of Paris and Spain in the 15th and 16th centuries. In the middle ages, it was mainly a knight's horse, but in the 18th and 19th century the Friesian was especially famous as a trotting horse on short distances. The Friesian was so adapted as a fast trotting coach horse that it was, in fact, Friesians who invented trotting races over short distances during the 18th century.
Currently Working In Poland
Ymke
MCA Member Since: January 2018
Breed: Friesian
Sex: Mare
Born: 2008
Height: 16hh
Colour: Black
Specialties: Jousting, Medieval Games, Stunt Work
Bio: Experienced horse for demonstrations and film work.
Goitske
MCA Member Since: January 2018
Breed: Friesian
Sex: Mare
Born: 2011
Height: 16.3hh
Colour: Black
Specialties: Jousting, Medieval Games, Stunt Work
Bio: Experienced horse for demonstrations and film work.