Sweet Music Farm
Our staff is carefully selected to provide our clientelle with the best professionals in the business. Our team
members are dedicated equestrians that strive to excel in the industry. They have undergone many years of
training and have diverse riding backgrounds that perfectly compliment each other.
Our staff is carefully selected to provide our clientelle with the best professionals in the business. Our team
members are dedicated equestrians that strive to excel in the industry. They have undergone many years of
training and have diverse riding backgrounds that perfectly compliment each other.
Kathy Viola, Owner/Trainer
Kathy has over 40 years of equestrian experience in multiple disciplines.
She started out riding in the AQHA circuit, showing both Western Pleasure
and English. She then went on to train Dressage for five years with Max von
Bluecher at Fortuna Farms. Max founded the American Trakehner
Association here in the United States . After moving to New York and Florida
she trained and showed on the A Circuit with notable trainers; Ralph Caristo,
Phil DeVita, Bill Schaub, and Doug Simpson. Ten years ago Kathy became a
professional and founded Sweet Music Farms where she bred to two top
stallions; Heisman (1992 Olympics) and Golan (1984 Olympics). Their
offspring are finding great success on the A Circuit in both Hunter and Jumper
classes. The farm now stands two stallions with bloodlines from two of the
top breeding stallions in the world, Furioso II and Gotthard. Kathy believes
that basic classical training methods and good horsemanship skills are the
key to success for both the horse and rider. Email,
Kathy@SweetMusicFarm.com
Kathy has over 40 years of equestrian experience in multiple disciplines.
She started out riding in the AQHA circuit, showing both Western Pleasure
and English. She then went on to train Dressage for five years with Max von
Bluecher at Fortuna Farms. Max founded the American Trakehner
Association here in the United States . After moving to New York and Florida
she trained and showed on the A Circuit with notable trainers; Ralph Caristo,
Phil DeVita, Bill Schaub, and Doug Simpson. Ten years ago Kathy became a
professional and founded Sweet Music Farms where she bred to two top
stallions; Heisman (1992 Olympics) and Golan (1984 Olympics). Their
offspring are finding great success on the A Circuit in both Hunter and Jumper
classes. The farm now stands two stallions with bloodlines from two of the
top breeding stallions in the world, Furioso II and Gotthard. Kathy believes
that basic classical training methods and good horsemanship skills are the
key to success for both the horse and rider. Email,
Kathy@SweetMusicFarm.com
Our Team
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Sweet Music Farm
| 9868 Kilgore Road - Orlando, FL 32836 - 407-909-1603 (office) Email: Contact@SweetMusicFarm.com |
Christa McMillan
Christa has over 15 years of experience within the horse industry.
Throughout which she has trained in multiple disciplines such as dressage,
hunter/jumpers, eventing, and barrel racing. Additionally, Christa was formerly
a licensed exercise rider for Brian House in Louisiana, before becoming his
assistant trainer. Her international experience includes training and competing
in eventing and dressage across seas in the UK with Chris Barnes for four
years. After returning stateside, Christa found herself as a professional
equestrian and began riding and working with some of Central Florida's most
reputable trainers. Christa enjoys working with young stock & problematic
horses.. Email, Christa@SweetMusicFarm.com
Photo: Christa is seen riding Oldenburg/X mare, Enchanted Night.
Read more about "Enchanted" in our For Sale section.
Laurie Wilbur
Laurie has over 15 years of experience working with horses. While growing
up in Connecticut, she went to several horse shows and became a
successful Equitation and Hunter/Jumper rider. During this time, she learned
the horse industry through working for several reputable trainers in New
England, including becoming a camp counselor for Rosehaven Stables in
Meriden. She often took her riding outside of the ring to experience several
hunter paces, beach trips, and trail rides with her horses. Her first year of
college was spent at Centenary College in New Jersey, where she studied
Equine Studies and became part of their IHSA riding team, serving as point
rider for multiple shows. For over two years, Laurie served as Barn Manager
of Paradise Stables, her family’s horse farm business. After completion of
college, she relocated to Florida, continuing to pursue her passion of horses.
Laurie enjoys riding any type of horse, including young and problematic
mounts, and teaching English lessons to a variety of students.
Christa has over 15 years of experience within the horse industry.
Throughout which she has trained in multiple disciplines such as dressage,
hunter/jumpers, eventing, and barrel racing. Additionally, Christa was formerly
a licensed exercise rider for Brian House in Louisiana, before becoming his
assistant trainer. Her international experience includes training and competing
in eventing and dressage across seas in the UK with Chris Barnes for four
years. After returning stateside, Christa found herself as a professional
equestrian and began riding and working with some of Central Florida's most
reputable trainers. Christa enjoys working with young stock & problematic
horses.. Email, Christa@SweetMusicFarm.com
Photo: Christa is seen riding Oldenburg/X mare, Enchanted Night.
Read more about "Enchanted" in our For Sale section.
Laurie Wilbur
Laurie has over 15 years of experience working with horses. While growing
up in Connecticut, she went to several horse shows and became a
successful Equitation and Hunter/Jumper rider. During this time, she learned
the horse industry through working for several reputable trainers in New
England, including becoming a camp counselor for Rosehaven Stables in
Meriden. She often took her riding outside of the ring to experience several
hunter paces, beach trips, and trail rides with her horses. Her first year of
college was spent at Centenary College in New Jersey, where she studied
Equine Studies and became part of their IHSA riding team, serving as point
rider for multiple shows. For over two years, Laurie served as Barn Manager
of Paradise Stables, her family’s horse farm business. After completion of
college, she relocated to Florida, continuing to pursue her passion of horses.
Laurie enjoys riding any type of horse, including young and problematic
mounts, and teaching English lessons to a variety of students.
