Little Britches Stable

Meet Emma & Zephyr!
Zephyr, known as Z around the barn, and called “Zippin’ Round” in the show ring, is making his debut in the dressage arena. Emma and Z have been a team for the last 3 ½ years. Z is not the typical story you would expect, especially for a half warmblood. In his previous home, he had an abscess which led to him being dropped off at a local barn. At the time Emma had just begun her event training. She absolutely fell in love with him and knew she had to be a part of his story. She helped her trainer nurse him back to health, and start his training under saddle. Z had only been ridden a handful of times before arriving. As his training progressed Emma began riding Z in her weekly lessons. They went to cross-country schoolings, dressage shows, combined training schooling shows, and clinics together. On September 13, 2021 Z became a part of the family. Since then they have competed all over central Illinois and parts of Wisconsin as Emma has brought him up the levels in dressage, and at the time eventing. These two have been killing it the last 2 years with many awards and 1st place ribbons! If you ask Emma what she is most proud of so far she will tell you “when we won the year-end highpoint at the PRC banquet last year, and when we beat a professional at a local show.” We can’t wait to see where these two go!

We are still working away here at Little Britches! The doors are on the tack room & the office, along with a window on the office looking out at the outdoor arena. Emma & Addi even got a little ride time in today! We are still waiting on the rest of the stalls to arrive but we will be ready to take on our first clients by the first week of April!!

To reserve a spot for board or for more information contact Rachael via messenger or at (309)338-0247.