Yvonne with kittens Willow and Xander

James and Tyler, Timneh African Grey Parrot

We're also experienced riders, and enjoy training our own horses in jumping, dressage and driving, as well as starting them out under saddle. We use classical methods that are humane and natural, combined with some modern "natural horsemanship" techniques that work well for us. We've competed extensively in the past, and continue to do so - with barefoot horses, of course.

James and Shayla, Rated Jumper Show 1993

Yvonne and Shayla, Hunter class 1989

Yvonne and Inty, Dressage Show 1994

Yvonne and 3-yr-old Kendra, just started under saddle (Fall 2002)

James training 4 yo Kendra over jumps (April 2003)

James and Kendra, leg yield at walk (April 2003)

Yvonne and Kendra (April 2003)

Yvonne and Kendra (April 2003)

James Welz & Kendra, 2004.

James Welz & Kendra, 2004.

Yvonne & Kendra, Nov. 2004

Yvonne & Kendra, Sept. 2005

Baby Belle, our RPSI Warmblood filly, just started under saddle, Sept 2005.

Belle, January 2006, 3 years old.

So if you reach our answering machine when you call, sorry, we may be out riding!

Eventually, we plan to move to our ranch in Northern Arizona, Wishing Welz Ranch.

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