Finding your perfect horse
Debra and I spend so much time searching for the right horse to match with a new owner. Our philosophy has always been that the needs and abilities of a prospective owner are the most important criteria for creating the perfect match. After that, there must exist an...
Great Room Rates available for the January Symposium!
We have arranged for really great room rates at the Dry Creek Inn in Healdsburg (from $75 weekdays and $106 weekends).....so get on the phone and make your reservation so you can experience all the fun, learning, and great food! There is so much to do in the Wine...
Golegã!
Here is a small gallery of images that Keron created in Golegã, Portugal, over the last 8 days. If you have never been to the Festival in Golegã, Keron's pictures will show you what you've missed! There are campinhos at Manuel Assuncao Coimbra's box, people of all...
Domina DB ~ Excellence in Lusitano breeding and sales
Since we mentioned Debra's HERD of babies a couple of posts ago, we thought we should put up an image of one of her favorites: Domina DB. She is by Sol VO out of one of Debra's mares, Successao Do Top. This little girl is only 3 coming 4 years old! The scope, the...
Symposium Report
Well it's been a very busy time here at Barbier Farms. The Symposium had a great turn-out with attendees from California, Virginia, Florida, New Mexico, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Arizona, Alaska, Canada, Spain and Switzerland! Three days...
Getting ready for the Symposium! (and lots of other news)
We have just returned from Brasil (The 3rd Annual Lusitano Festival at Aguas de Lindoia) and are preparing for the 3rd installment in our Classical Series here in Healdsburg. A few of the special things we'll be doing this weekend include a reception featuring the...
Brrrrrr. It was COLD in Brasil in August
We endured some freezing temps (literally freezing!) in Brasil in early August but our guests, visiting friends, and lots of baby horses made the trip truly enjoyable. Here is a small gallery of images to show you a bit of our trip, including a few with Debra and her...
Capaz do Mito
We are busy preparing for a scouting trip to Brasil, but thought we would share some images of our latest arrival: Capaz do Mito. From the moment Capaz walked into the barn he was at home and at ease. He is super easy to work with, has a very kind demeanor, and is...
Portugal and Spain trip report
We've had a marvelous time in Spain, Portugal, and Bordeaux....so we wanted to share some images and a few of the highlights of the trip with you. Returning to familiar haunts in Portugal was an emotional experience for Debra and I. But taking good friends, old and...
Photos from Brasil!
Though we can't believe the trip is over, we are so grateful for such a wonderful time! The horses were glorious, as they always are, but the best part of the trip was the old friendships renewed and the new friendships created. With great companions on the trip and...