Donner Maybelle

(Donner Bube – Bella Coolah)

This 2003 mare is big and solid, yet easy to ride. She represents the successful cross of Donner Bube and Wodan that has produced several athletic, useable horses for professionals and amateurs alike.

Her sire not only won his stallion performance test in Europe, he is a prime example of this century’s magical cross - Donnerhall and Pik Bube I - that has emerged with consistency at the Olympic and World Cup level in dressage.

Her dam, Bella Coolah (also in this sale) earned First Premium status in the Canadian Warmblood registry and was 2^nd in the Provincial Mare Show in Alberta, scoring a perfect 10 for her walk. She combines the Hanoverian sport influences from Wodan with the sport influences of Dutch-approved Selle Francais Calvados.

She has the conformation to be an athlete in a number of disciplines.

Owner’s comment:

“Maybelle has been ridden in a few schooling shows and has schooled over both stadium and cross-country fences. She is a very forward and bold jumper, is an excellent mover and has great form and scope over fences.

“She is our daughter’s favourite horse in endurance rides and has competed in and easily finished three 25-mile limited distance races so far.”

Trainer's Perspective:

Donner Maybelle – This big mare has a good attitude.  She loves attention and is super gentle.  She is well broke and has done jumping in hunter and jumper rings as well as over eventing fences.  Maybelle is lovely to ride and great on trail rides.  She ties well and stands great for grooming and the farrier.  Donner Maybelle was entered in early August in a derby in which she competed in both stadium jumping and a cross country course.