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Walkabout Station aims towards Breeding for Excellence in Sport with focus on dressage. It all starts with the mares and ours are world-class. Walkabout Stations brings elite genetics home with no passport required! Our goal is to produce your next partner in sport with talent for the most discerning professional or ambitious amateur! We do not board outside horses however we do offer reasonable foal raising services for youngsters purchased from Walkabout Station. Schedule an appointment to come meet some of the Friendliest Horses in Texas with Imported Bloodlines at Domestic Prices!
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Foaling Season 2026
The past several months have been filled with late nights, early mornings, and unforgettable moments as we welcomed new life to Walkabout Station.
With the arrival of 10 foals (including 7 fillies!), our 2026 foaling season has officially come to a close. Each foal brings its own spark—curiosity, strength, and promise—and we couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead for this special group.
We’re very proud of this year’s foal crop:
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Saphirah WS (Stedinger x Diara VF/Dannebrog) bay filly purchased by Heather McCarthy
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Jenevah QS (Jayson x Duesie/De Niro) black filly purchased by Karissa Orsini
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Briellah WS (Bon Jour x Gabellah WS/Grey Flannel) chestnut filly purchased by Isabella Beckham
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Volare WS (Velantis N x Solarah WS/Sir Donnerhall) black colt, available.
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Nechristah WS (Nechristo x Darva/Rousseau) chestnut filly, available.
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Primativah WS (Pagur ox x Fotogenic WS/Floriscount) chestnut filly, custom foal purchased by Michael Miller
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Vanguard WS (Vilancio x Lucy Jordan/Asgards Ibiza) chestnut colt, purchased by Linda Phifer
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Felicity WS (Florent x Beauty M/Benicio) chestnut filly, available.
- Benirah WS (Be Niro WS x Fureina/Furst Piccolo) chestnut filly, available.
- Ohare WS (O’Frederic x EM Fly High/Florencio I) dark bay colt, available.
Walkabout Station Featured in the March 2026 Chronicle of the Horse!
We’re honored to share that Walkabout Station and co-founder Jan Marquardt are prominently featured in the March 2026 issue of The Chronicle of the Horse. The article highlights Jan and Gary's two decades of dedication to breeding exceptional dressage sport horses, our focus on producing talented and amateur‑friendly partners, and the tremendous accomplishments of our homebred horses in 2025.
From earning multiple USDF year‑end awards to celebrating the success of riders who believe in our program, this feature beautifully captures the passion, philosophy, and people behind Walkabout Station.
Read the full article here.
We are grateful to our riders, supporters, and friends who make this journey so rewarding.
Thank you for celebrating this milestone with us!
Walkabout Station in the Spotlight!
We are thrilled to announce that two outstanding homebreds—both out of our exceptional mare Lissarah WS—are featured in the USDF Connection 2025 Yearbook.
Vitaliah WS (Vilancio x Lissarah WS)
— Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Horse of the Year
— Traveling Trot Perpetual Trophy Winner
Furestin Tanz WS (Fidertanz x Lissarah WS)
— Materiale Horse of the Year
These remarkable achievements, all stemming from the proven producing power of Lissarah WS, are showcased on pages 66–69 of the USDF Connection March/April 2026 issue.
Read the feature here: USDF Connection March/April 2026
