1457 Smyth Rd. Mt. Vernon, IA  52314                               319-895-8985                                         michelle@shellhavenfarm.net
Shellhaven Farm is a privately owned dressage facility located in the picturesque countryside of Mt. Vernon,
Iowa. The stable serves as home base for FEI rider Michelle Johnson, a USDF Silver Medalist and successful
former competitor in the Young Rider program. Michelle is available for lessons, training and clinics.  


SHELLHAVEN FARM NEWS

Diane Riccolo and Picasso  
Diane and Picasso have qualified to compete in the Region 4 Championships this September.                   
CONGRATULATIONS Diane!!!


Gerrit-Claes Bierenbroodspot, Dutch Clinician coming to Shellhaven  
Farm  
Mr. Bierenbroodspot will be conducting a series of clinics at our facility throughout 2009 -10. The first  
clinic will be in September, exact dates to be announced. We are thrilled to be hosting a clinician of
Claes' experience at our facility. If you are interested in participating, please contact Michelle. There are  
only a few slots open for September's clinic. Please follow the link below for further information about
Claes.













Herwig Radnetter, Spanish Riding School Senior Rider
August 6 -7, Catalpa Corner, Iowa City, Iowa
Mr. Radnetter will be returning to Iowa during the summer to conduct another clinic. Last year's        
auditors and participants had a fantastic opportunity to learn from Mr. Radnetter's wealth of experience.
We are all looking forward to this year's clinic.





Addition of Four Horses to Shellhaven's Training and Breeding Program
Shellhaven Farm recently purchased four Holsteiner horses, three mares and one gelding, to include in
our training program. The horses, Southern Gentleman, Sabrina, Summer Cheer, and Valkyrie were
purchased from The Oaks Farms in San Juan Capistrano, California. The Oaks Farms has been a
preeminent breeder of Holsteiner horses since the 1980's. Bloodlines include South Pacific, Luganda,
Nimmerdor, Ladykiller, Landgraf I, Cor de la Bryere and Cheer.  

Many thanks to Noel Hope for his expertise and invaluable assistance in selecting these wonderful
horses. Pictures coming soon!
More Details
More Details
Michelle and Doekele
at the 2008
Radnetter Clinic
Herwig Radnetter
             
     
Southern Gentleman, 18.1+ h Holsteiner by South Pacific out
     of Fontana by Cheer (Caletto I).