These are my memories of my first encounter with the riding ability of Judith Sloane, owner and operator of Rancho de Sonrisas in Burleson, TX. As I watched the horse that had scattered us like mice in the barn aisle, I was very impressed with the petite, blond, woman riding him. Even at nineteen Oro Puro was as fiery as any five-year-old, yet Judy maintained perfect control and rode a beautiful presentation. Judy told us later, "It was Oro's night." I just went along for the ride."
And she has gone along for many rides on many different stallions, mares and geldings, since then. Riding them to championships all over the country.
An accomplished rider, Judy is a member of the Texas Ladies Aside drill team that performed at the national horse show in Peru and at the grand opening of the U.S. version of Equitana. OUR TRAINER Maestro Gonzalo Enrique Mestanza Alva has
been an integral part of Rancho de Sonrisas for over nine years. Born and
raised in Casa Grande, Peru, he and his family have now become U.S.
citizens. Gonzalo, besides being an excellent Chalan, is also very knowledgeable of bloodlines and breeding and has been instrumental in the successful breeding program at Rancho de Sonrisas. He trains in the traditional manner taught to him by his uncle Maestro Jose Alva. I am extremely grateful to Gonzalo for all his knowledge, integrity, honesty, care, and friendship. ............................................................. Home | E-Mail | Sales List | Stallions | Facilities
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(Reproduced from Peruvian Digest)
Judy is among that small elite group of breeders, who produce a number of excellent horses year after year. Maintaining a small herd of exceptional broodmares, Judy carefully selects stallions that will most compliment her mares and produce outstanding foals. Her breeding program is known all over the United States.
