Exciting new ride for Tom Dvorak

Canadian dressage fans have an exciting new pair to watch this season as Tom Dvorak takes over the reins of Pangaea Farms’ stallion Feinrich.

The impressive 2013 stallion by Fürst Heinrich (Florestan x Donnerhall x Fidelo) out of Gesina (by Sir Donnerhall x Don Shufro x Sandro Hit) was bred in Germany by Paul Schockemöhle. In 2015, Feinrich was champion at the Mecklenburg stallion licensing and went on to successfully complete his stallion performance testing. To date he has sired six licensed stallions and was imported to Canada by Pangaea Farms in 2022.

While Feinrich continues to be available to breeders via fresh and frozen semen, Pangaea Farms owner David Burke hopes to see him return to international dressage competition under Dvorak’s guidance.

“I’ve known Tom for many years and have the utmost respect for him as a rider, a trainer, and as a representative for Canada on many international teams,” says Burke. “I love that he’s trained in the classical German system, and I believe his effectiveness, skill, and kindness as a rider make him a perfect fit for this very special stallion. This is a world-class horse who deserves a world-class rider, and Tom certainly fits the bill.”

Tom Dvorak is based in Hillsburgh, Ontario, where he runs Friday Hill Dressage with his wife Ellen and daughter Alex. He has represented Canada at the FEI World Cup Final, two Pan American Games (earning team silver at both) and the Olympic Games.

Located in New Brunswick, Pangaea Farms is a Hanoverian and Oldenburg breeding operation. In addition to Feinrich, the farm proudly stands stallions Dannebrog, Vilancio, and Florent.