News

7 January 2012

Tears of Joy! More than 6 years this amazing horse Sam (x Mecenas) was sold 2 the UK, in the beginning we had contact with his new owner but after a while we didnt here anything anymore and I was sad about this. Now after 4 years Lisa Beck the owner send me an email, she found my contact details back and just wants to tell me she and Sam moved to NZ, Sam is doing great and she just wants to share her love for Sam with me again, knowing I loved him so much in the days he was with us! What a great news! "Tears of joy" a great begin of a new year!

22 December 2011

10 December 2011

Happy 2 have my lovely princess Ukina back in Roggel at the Horse Valley for a Christmas holiday! She felt directly at home! Uk will get a 5 star treatment in the next few weeks. I want to thank Miriam Myrsten for all she did for Ukina this year! I am so damn proud 2 have a friend and rider like her! Miriam we wish you a wonderful time at home in Sweden! Enjoy!

26 November 2011

I bless the horse from head to hoof,
From hoof to head, and mane to tale,
I bless the horse, as I have said,
From head to hoof, from mane to tale and back again!

17 November 2011

A well-deserved first prize for Ukina and Miriam Myrsten during the jumping show in Asten in the M class . ‘Joy' in the competition for horse and rider is for me as owner the only answer to achieve this result.

7 November 2011

"A meow massages the heart" A warm welcome to Merlin the Wizard of our barn.

27 October 2011

Being damn proud om Apollo who had a great jumping training with Miriam Myrsten today at the manege Heiligers in Asten! Today was the confirmation for me why I have waited some time to start with his jumping training. Apollo is ready for the real work, now MORE than ever!

15 October 2011

Proof that our poem works:

Here, the possible is created.
Wonders take a little longer,
Once in a while a miracle occurs.
We can't work magic,
But we work on the impossible.

Love conquers all, after a period of more than 6 months Anouk Vries was able to buy back her biggest love. Welcome home Saré !

29 September 2011

Claire: When I count my blessings I count my horses twice

2 September 2011

Jose about Zahra: “Zahra is a real sweetheart. I had not expected so soon after the lost of our dear horse Marroes to whom I have many memories, but I have to say Zahra has stolen my heart”.

13 August 2011

Zahra has recently found a new owner. Divine Stars wishes José van Zutven lots of fun and happiness with Zahra. Claire: “Zahra thank you for the wonderful years, I learned a lot from you! A horse like you deserves a compliment”.

1 July 2011

Some years ago Tornado V (x Gran Corrado) is sold to Equi Sport LLC (USA). For some time now Tornado is leased by Kelly Bird. Kelly about Tornado: “It feels like Tornado is really mine and treat him great, I am grateful that Tornado came into my life, he teaches me so much “.

21 May 2011

Again price! Miriam Myrsten and Ukina where double clear in the M class during the show in Asten this weekend. A 10 th place out of many combinations. Claire: “ Every time I get pleasure from seeing this combination enjoying their game, so much happiness and confidence in each other!”

12 May 2011

Besides all the horse trainings also Joël is trained daily. For some time we take classes together at the Martin Gaus dog school in Roermond, what is just wonderful. The training sessions are playful and with all patience and reward executed. It's the same as with horses, it is essential that a young dog in his puberty gets correct guidance to be able to develop themselves to their fullest potential.

3 May 2011

Divine Stars recently moved to the location of the Horse Valley in Roggel, again located next to a beautiful forest with several options. The horses are feeling comfortable and enjoy the ultimate relaxation of this location.

23 April 2011

Again a great result for Miriam Myrsten with Ukina during their first outdoor show at the Manege de Leistert in Roggel, with a 5th prize out of 82 participants.

22 April 2011

After 4 months to have formed a part of the group horses of Divine Stars and hereby passed successfully the basic trainings, his owner required Ebbe back home. Divine Stars looks back on a very pleasurable time with this lovely horse and wishes Tabitha Penninkhof a lot of success with this very special horse.

3 April 2011

After 10 loving years and enjoying Saré Anouk Vries recently found a new owner for this particular horse. We wish Angela van den Dool therefore unwise luck with Saré and we hope she will experience as much love as we have always done this. Saré we will miss you, but even when we don't see you this often anymore you will be forever in our hearts!

Saré and Anouk Vries

Photo: Silence Fotografie

31 March 2011

After several good results in the L class, Miriam Myrsten and Ukina showed us a great round in the M class, although a mistake on the last fence, despite those two ladies are clearly ready for this next level.

17 March 2011

Ebbe Eve who is for some time now a part of the group of the horses of Divine Stars, shows us how beautiful a young horse can develop.

Photo: Lisa Knapen

14 March 2011

Divine Stars would like to thank stable Flitige Lise for the trainings with Ukina, because of this development it was clear to me that it was time for the next step. For some time now Ukina is in training with Miriam Myrsten, where they share surprising results. It is unwise for me to see as a owner how these two together constitute a true match.

23 December 2010

5 December 2010

Joël loves the snow.

3 December 2010

Welcome to Ebbe Eve. Ebbe is a 1,5 year old gelding owned by Tabitha Penninkhof. Ebbe is included in the herd of Divine Stars for him to socialize with other horses.

1 December 2010

Ukina is in training at Stal Flitige Lise in Heide. To develop her fullest potential with training from Marten Gunnarsson.

For more information about this stable: www.flitigelise.com

27 September 2010

Divine Stars has gathered some new projects regarding the training program ‘how to overcome (horse) fears'.

Claire: ”It's just wonderful to see how quickly people grow on their way to victory in order to achieve their goals. As soon as the foundation has been laid, the bigger part of their confidence returns, step by step they overcome their fears. Both man and horse are enjoying all over again, and I am grateful for being part of this”.

1 August 2010

For some time now I started training my 4-year old stallion Stakenborg, so the foundation has been laid. He shows a truly royal behavior!

1 July 2010

After many years of loving care and training Anouk Vries is the new ‘proud' owner of Divine's Saré. Saré will as usual be a part of the Divine's Stars horses. Thereby Divine Stars will still help and give them the opportunity to enter them to the shows .

23 June 2010

After months of silence soon I will be back with many good reports concerning the horses. First I want to say that after losing my best (dog) friend Clous, another lovely princess has come in my life, her name is Joël. She loves to be around with the horses, and so I am happy again to have a new best friend with me.

28 december 2009

As the new year unfolds...

Divine Stars hopes it brings you, new joys, beautiful moments

and surprises for you and your horses....

to cherish forever

*** HAPPY NEW YEAR ***

13 december 2009

Today, during the participation in the L class in Asten, Mirjam Myrthen with Ukina achieved a fantastic 3rd prize, double clear and a fast time!

12 november 2009

After several busy weeks where there was no time for competitions, Miriam Myrthe and Zahra obtained today in the 90cm class a wonderfull 1st prize. The next competition, Zahra will jump the B class.

2 november 2009

Apollo is back home! Divine Stars would like to thank Loes Peters for taking great care of Apollo in the last few months, when he was enjoying in the fields.

1 november 2009

The horses enjoy their new place!

26 oktober 2009

Divine Stars moved to the location of Blacksmith Louis Cuijpers in Roggel. This stable is located on a beautiful forest, with several additional options for Divine Stars.

Divine Stars would like to thank Dennis & Chantal van Heel, for the last 2 years.

13 September 2009

A better end of the summer they could not wish for! Champion in B dressage with 204 points. Anouk Vries achieved this victory with Divine Saré, during the Haflingerdag in Ermelo, the biggest Dutch Haflinger event. By this they achieved 2 profits points, so now they can go participate in the class L!

10 September 2009

Miriam Myrthen achieved with Zahra in the 90cm class a 4th prize, also she won a 5 th prize in the L class with Ukina.

29 August 2009

Anouk Vries and Divine Saré achieved during the Haflingerdag organized by Hengstenhouderij Hariette and Hans van de Berg in Wellerlooi, in the B dressage test 4 a first and in test 3 a second prize.

9 August 2009

During the dressage show, organised by the Aangespannen Haflinger in Stramproij, Anouk Vries with Divine Saré, with no less than 200 points, achieved a 1st prize in the B dressage.

6 August 2009

Ukina ridden by Mirjam Myrthen, achieved today in the L class a 3rd prize.

3 August 2009

During the open day on the 8th of august at the Gypsy Giants in Ell, Claire will teach, during a clinic, one of the young (drum horses) stallions, the join up. For more information: www.gypsygiants.com

30 July 2009

Mirjam Myrthe with Zahra achieved a 3rd prize in the 90cm class. Also today Zahra had a fast time and a great attention to the jump.

25 July 2009

† Clous 1996 - 2009

Our friendship was a miracle, something magical to be able to experience

Clous, you were an addition of my life.

I miss you ........

23 July 2009

Mirjam Myrthe with Zahra achieved a 1st place in the 80 cm class. Mirjam: Zahra was like Speedy Gonzales, agile and so fast. (This was the 4 th time in the ring). Next week they will start to participate in the 90cm class.

19 July 2009

During the KVTH organized dressage competition in Nederweert, Anouk Vries and Divine's Saré achieved a 1st place in the B - dressage with 202 points.

18 July 2009

Divine Stars would like to thank Marloes Reuten (Citaverde Roermond) for her enthusiasm during the internship period. We look back on a pleasant time, and wish Marloes success in the continuation of her study.

11 July 2009

During the ‘dag van het Limburgsche paard' in Kronenberg, organised by the KVTH, Anouk Vries and Divine's Saré achieved a deserved victory during the B – dressage.

We also congratulate ex internship trainee Desiree of Rijt with her Amanda, they earned a 1st premium at the Fjords inspection. Amanda also earned the title preliminary model. Desiree showed Amanda in the B dressage, and showed a very nice round. We wish them every success in achieving the further testing they need to become a ‘model'.

10 July 2009

Divine Stars would like to thank Kiki Bosman and Michelle van Heugten (Citaverde Horst, para- veterinarian) for their enthusiasm during their internship period. We look back on a pleasant time, and wish both ladies success in the continuation of their studies.

9 July 2009

For the 3rd time in the ring; Mirjam Myrten with Zahra; double clear, a 3rd prize for achievement in the 80cm jump. Mirjam received as well a 2nd prize with Ukina in the L class.

4 July 2009

Apollo is currently castrated and in good hands of Loes Peters. This summer season he is allowed to enjoy his freedom in a big field.

20 June 2009

Ukina & Zahra, currently under the saddle with the swedish stable rider Mirjam Myrten of Stal Heiligers te Asten. Ukina is competing in the 1.10m. Zahra just started in the 80cm, Zahra is learning fast and doing very well. Looking forward to a super season.

2 May 2009

Anouk Vries and Divíne's Saré competed in the b dressage, at the international Haflingerday in Kinrooi (B) organised by 'de Aangespannen Haflinger'. a wonderfull 1st place in the b dressage and a 3th place in the skittle game.

10 March 2009

Ukina ( Pacific x Belisar x Rigoletto) is back home. Divine Stars would like to thank Wendy Vlaminck for the fantastic periode of training Ukina at her place.

8 March 2009

Anouk Vries and Divine's Saré recieved a 5 th place in the final of the B dressage, organised by the HTC.

22 February 2009

Riding to success in several dressage shows organised by the HTC over the last couple of months, Divine's Star Saré and Anouk Vries have qualified to compete in the Final of the Individual Haflinger Competition. This show is scheduled on the 8th of March 2009.

16 November 2008

Divines Stars Saré and Anouk Vries rode to victory in the B dressage, during the HTC Competition in Someren, scoring an impressive 204 points.

21 October 2008

Divine Stars' Ukina is now in training under belgian showjumping rider Wendy Vlamink. It is expected that Ukina and Wendy will begin showing in Belgium mid November. Wendy on Ukina: "Ukina is a very sensitive mare, but if we keep working together the way that we are now, we will look forward to a super show-season! We're going for it!!

11 September 2008

Welcome to Ambre a young 3 year old mare by Future x Kennedy x Burggraaf. Ambre will get the oppertunity to become a real star.

1 September 2008

Anouk Vries and Divíne's Saré competed yesterday their second show! Organised by KVTH a Haflinger show in Afferden; a 4th place out of 18 competetors in the B dressage.

20 July 2008

Debuting in the B-class Dressage during the Individual Haflinger competition, organised by KVTH in Nederweert, Anouk Vries and Divine's Saré won an impressive first place with 201 points.  Divine's Saré was also awarded her first c premium during the exterior assesment for her category of 6 year old and older mares.

23 June 2008

On the 20th of July, Anouk Vries will participate in the individual Haflinger show organised by KVTH in Nederweert. She will ride Divine's Saré in the B class dressage.

22 June 2008

Intern Michelle Tullemans is getting the oppertunity to get her dressage points with Divine's Ukina, so that she can start participating in show jumping.

15 May 2008

Divine Stars wishes intern Sanne Heesterwijk the best of luck in completing her study Horse & Health from Helicon Opleidingen Deurne. Sanne was an enthousiastic student who was very willing te learn. We all enjoyed working with her.

29 April 2008

Divine Stars would like to thank Sandra from Maarheeze for her care of Divine's 2 year old stallion 'Stakenborg' during last years winter months. We look back on a great period during which Stakenborg was lovingly looked after and taken care of.

22 Maart 2008

Divine Stars reflects back on a succesfull internship with Marrie Vink. We wish her all the best with her studies.

18 Maart 2008

Last sunday intern Michelle Tullemans and Divine's Ukina rode a super B-class dressage test, during Citaverde College dressage show in Echt.

This was also the first dressage show for Divine's Saré and her rider Anouk Vries. They achieved great scores in their B-class test.

11 Maart 2008

We would like to thank Gabrielle ten Velde for her work and effort. Together with Divine's young mare Zahra, they enjoyed a playful but educational time together. During this time Zahra expressed her enthusiasm and will to learn.

19 december 2007

Divine Stars is proud to welcome 'Zahra', a young 3 year old mare  (Clint Eastwood x Nimmerdor x Courville), to the family. She too will be given the chance to grow into a future superstar!

13 december 2007

After gaining some great experience in the 90cm class, Ukina has been  promoted to the B-class, where she jumped a double clear round last  week.

22 November 2007

After a year of revalidation, Divine Stars' Libertador (x Jasper) is back in training. Last year this stallion suffered a serious tendon injury during a training session, resulting in a very poor prognosis; his recovery hung from a silk thread. Thanks to patience, trust, adapted training and listening to her own instincts, Claire is now once again able to enjoy everyday upon the back of her trusted companion.

A detailed description of his recovery is NOW on our page "Horses we've helped"

20 November 2007

Apollo is behaving like a true gentleman as we patiently begin the art of breaking and preparing this young stallion for training.

19 October 2007

18 October 2007

At her first show, Ukina ( Pacific x Belisar x Rigoletto x Staalmeester) achieved promising results, showing great talent for the future (double clear in the 90 cm class)

October 2007

Divine Stars welcomes 'Apollo' a 2 year old stallion (Indorado x Garnaco x Saros x Marinier)

Apollo will get his oppertunity to shine like a true star and maximise his capacities

September 2007

Divine Stars has moved to a beautiful new location owned by blacksmith Dennis van Heel, situated in Roggel

We would like to thank Theo Rietjens and his Triangle T Ranch in Heythuysen for the last few wonderful years 

1 September 2007

Bindhu won an impressive third prize after participating in the barriere jumping Eindhoven, clearing 1.65m.

12 August 2007

Achieving excellent results in the M class, Bindhu has carried on to compete at 1.30m (Z class). Earning an impressive 2nd place on her first show.

15 July 2007

Bindhu cleared the 1.80m barrier jump on sunday the 15th of July during Jumping Heeswijk, which landed her an impresive 4th place

21 June 2007

Divine Stars would like to thank Desiree van Rijt for her dedication and companionship she expressed during her internship period, and we wish her all the best with her studies.

23 June 2007

After exceding in the L class, Bindhu has now moved on to compete in the M class

4 May 2007: 2nd prize
24 May 2007: 2nd prize
2 June 2007: 5th prize
9 June 2007: 3rd prize
23 June 2007: 2nd prize

30 April 2007

Currently under the saddle with Rob Heiligers, Divine Stars’ Bindhu competing in the L- Class, has achieved the following results in the L class:
15 februari 2007: 3rd prize
22 Februari 2007: 2nd prize
22 March 2007: 1st prize
29 March 2007: 2nd prize
1 April 2007: 5th prize
5 april 2007: 1st price
12 april 2007: 2nd prize
15 april 2007: 2nd prize
21april 2007: 1st price
26 april 2007: 1st price