Veronique Dumas

Breeding Manager, Worrier-in-Chief at Formosus Sporthorses

When one chooses to breed a mare, one carefully weighs her strengths and weaknesses and considers critically what stallion she should be bred to. Experts are consulted; results of the pairing analyzed and after, one simply hopes for the best.

When the foal is born and is supported through its first months of life as it learns the basics of handling and of trusting humans; one really hopes it is not in vain.

When one agrees to sell the youngster, lots of questions are asked; considerations are given to the best fit between expectations and talent. And then, as a breeder, one has to let go and wishes for the best of homes.

When that horses matures and is put in the hands of someone like Maya Markowski there is a sigh of relief because all that wishing, hoping and planning is now going to be handed over, like a baton in a relay race, to a true professional.

Maya develops young horses in step with the horses ability and maturity, she clearly instills in them a confidence and strength that can only come for good technique and constant consideration for the horse as an individual.

As a breeder it is important to know that the trainer and the rider of the horse we brought into the world will be well cared for, loved and respected it for its individuality as much as we did. It is after all, one of a kind.

When Maya takes over the training and the campaigning of a horse the results speaks for them selves and it is in the best place to reach it full potential.