Throughout her pre-teen and teen years, Sarah had a successful partnership with a grey mare, Nishka, who achieved many regional and national championships. The mare was retired and Sarah moved on to working with a Hanoverian Gelding, La Valse, which became her Young Riders Mount. Sarah and La Valse also had many successes, capturing regional and national championships at First and Second level. In 1999, Sarah and La Valse became a part of the Young Riders Dressage Team, competing in Chicago, IL at Temple Farms. The team achieve 5^th place overall.

The start of a new prospect began in March 2002, with the purchase of “Maximus”. Sarah and Ute saw such potential in this unique Belgium/Hackney cross. A short 2 months later, Sarah and Maximus were competing successfully at First and Second level, achieving 67% at the first show. Maximus continued his achievements becoming Regional Champion and Reserve Champion that year. As they continued to climb the levels, only 2 years later they were competing at 4^th level with numerous 2^nd and 3^rd place finishes. In summer 2004, Sarah and Maximus had 5 consecutive wins and became 4^th level Champions.

In 2005, they jumped to Prix. St. George, in the first year capturing scores as high as 67%. They continued in this level for a few years, in 2007 receiving a high score of 70.25% in the PSG. Sarah and Maximus were also long listed in this year. In 2008, they began competing at the Intermediare I, placing 4^th in the freestyle. They finished 2008 with winning the Intermediare I Freestyle, and claiming title of Ontario Freestyle Champion and Ontario Reserved Advanced Champions. 2009 was another solid year of competition, creating more experience in the advanced ring. In 2010, Sarah and Maximus competed at the Intermediare II level, scoring in the mid 60’s their first season, with a first place and second place finish. With the continued support of her parents (mother/coach Ute Busse and father/photographer Dieter Busse) and husband Jarrett, the hard work Sarah and Maximus put forth is laying the foundation of an upcoming success at the Grand Prix level. Maximus’ strengths are the passage and piaffe movements, with a powerful presence; they will become a fierce contender at the Grand Prix level in 2011. Maximus is a type of horse that is sensitive, but sensible, has a kind and gentle nature who is always looking to please his rider.

Outside of Sarah’s extreme dedication to her riding, she is also a successful Interior Designer and Teacher. Having a previous 5 years of experience in the design industry, Sarah’s company Head Turner Designs began in 2008, as an opportunity to run a business with flex hours to accommodate her riding. Her company has grown immensely, but she somehow finds time to be at the barn 6 times per week to ride and train. In 2010, Sarah also accepted a teaching position at Conestoga College, teaching the Interior Decorating Program. Her passion for design, dressage and sharing the knowledge of the industry has created a very rewarding yet busy schedule.

When she is not riding or working, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband Jarrett snowboarding and dirt biking or just relaxing with friends and family and her treasured aussie dog, Kylie.

Rideauwood is also the Canadian importer and distributor of frozen semen for many of the largest and highest quality private stallion stations in Europe, and a breeding facility that prides itself with one of the highest in quality breeding programs in Canada.

Accomplishments

• Grand Prix Champion  with Rheirattack at 2010 Blainville Show with score of 64.8%
• Member of the 2008 Dressage National team with her Canadian Sport Horse Stallion, Rheirattack and the Hanoverian Mare, Aja

• Member of the 2007 Dressage National team with her Canadian Sport Horse Stallion, Rheirattack and the Hanoverian Mare, Aja
• Member of 2006 National Dressage Team with Rheirattack
• March 2005 Member of the winning Canadian Grand Prix Quadrille Team at Challenge of the Americas in West Palm Beach, Fla. with Rheirattack
• June 2002 Qualified for World Breeders Championship for 6 Year Olds in Germany with Rheirattack
• January 2000 First Place in Prix St Georges at Palm Beach Dressage Derby in West Palm Beach, Fla, with Phileas
• August 1997 Member of Gold Medal Canadian Team at Can-Am Challenge in Devon, PA with Phileas
• June 1997 Canadian Advanced Champion with Phileas
• April 1997 Bronze Medal at CDI-IV Coupa be Adestramento, Sao Paulo, Brazil with Phileas
• January 1996 Placed on CET short list with Phileas

Qualifications

• Canadian Advanced Champion 1997
• CEF Level III Dressage Coach Since 1988
• International FEI Competition Experience
• Manager, Rideauwood Farm Since 1983
• Fluent in English and German

Experience

• 2007-2010 Competed  and won at Grand Prix Level in Canada and Florida
• Winter 1999-2005 Competed at Advanced Level on Florida Winter Circuit
• January 1997 Trained in Germany with Rudolph Zeilinger
• November 1991 Trained in Germany with Christilot Boylen and Udo Lange

We have chosen to carry only the highest quality in hand made, European made products to help you excel in every way.

Sommer Saddlery literally invented the first synthetic tree in the world in 1960, the Thermoplastic synthetic tree is fully adjustable in every way. This ensures the best fit for the horse and rider ensuring even weight distribution across the horses back preventing costly injuries or annoyances. The quality of these saddles belies the workmanship that was invested in each and every saddle.  Full customization of the saddle is available through custom order.

Laser Saddlery was founded in 1989 with the vision of high quality European made saddles utilizing fully adjustable technology developed in partnership with ThinLine to ensure the best fit between Rider and Horse. Based upon the principles of: Flexibility & Adjust-ability, Stability, Freedom, and Comfort, Laser Saddlery has proven a leader in high quality adjustable saddles. All Laser products are handmade in England by master craftsmen.

Petrie Riding Boots began in the Netherlands in 1857 and represents the pinnacle of the evolution of the modern riding boot. With over a century and half of experience under their feet Petrie have supported riders of the highest caliber like Olympians Edward Gal who attained a world record in 2009 at Hickstead of 89.4%, Netherland’s Olympic Team Member Anky van Grunsven, and three time World Cup Show Jumping Champion Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum. Petrie Riding boots are all custom ordered based upon the customers measurements and options the choose for the boot.

Keep your eyes open on this website! New Products will be added, Saddle Fit Lecture Schedules will be available as we travel from barn to barn educating the rider about the benefit of a custom fit saddle not only for their performance but for their horse’s happiness.