Although we have been offline for a little over a year now, we are excited to announce that we have been busy working hard for bigger and better things for the future. We are taking the end of 2020 to reflect on where we have been and where we are going with our latest happenings. Our final and largest business branch in the equestrian world has been launched this year 2020 with the International Stud Farm of CVL Monserrate Stud International. 

We are excited to ALSO announce the launch of our Team Monserrate Equestrian importing webpage. This website will offer mostly high dollar high end luxury imports from overseas. By signing up to get updates on the latest imports and those interested in purchasing an import from TME we have a web portal online there of all of their current UTD radiographs and official veterinary paperwork for consideration perusal. Although Team Monserrate Equestrian had a soft launch in the fall of 2015. We are excited to have our webpage and branch up and running. Be sure to check out the latest information on the traveling show team and their latest imports from overseas by visiting the site. Click below for more information and to visit the Team page.

We are excited to announce the launch of our business brand Equisport Forge and Farriery. Matthew Monserrate is the face of Equisport and had the privilege of attending Oklahoma Horseshoeing School starting back in December of 2016. Until now, Equisport did not have a stand alone working farrier building solely for farrier and blacksmith work. We are excited that our latest property allows us to extend our farrier branch to include a very own shop specifically dedicated to horseshoeing. With the farm having the ability to have an on-site farrier it has been a game changer with some of our horses as we have been able to provide them with the best of hoof care. As the saying goes, when there is no hoof there is no horse. We have some special needs hoof cases and have also been able to help others with their horses needs through what Equisport Forge and Farriery has to offer. We strive to provide the best of care to our broodmares, breeding stock, and beyond. Be sure to visit the newly launched website by clicking on the link below or here at: www.equisportfarrier.com.

Our big drafty cross mare Cascade aka Emmy was always a bit of a ham to have around. After her time at CVSJ she found a new home with her amateur rider mother doing some light dressage work, some fundamental horsemanship, and lots of trail time. We recently caught up with hearing about how she is doing and where she is now. We are pleased to know that she has a permanent home at Wesley Woods and acres enjoying her life of leisure along with some of her other friends from CVSJ that just happened to find their new home there as well. We are happy to know that she has made others very happy in her journey through life and that she can continue to please those now up and coming riders in the younger generations. Being super hardy and a big girl, she will do well in her new situation we have no doubt. Since it has been two years since she was a part of the CVSJ crew, it seems like just yesterday she was in one of the stalls here at the barn. We thoroughly love hearing about how our alumni are doing once they have moved on from our program and we look forward to many more updates in the future for her.

On a whim, after tragedy struck one of our friend's older mares and their family, we just happened to have the perfect mare to send their way to ease in the grief loss process, and to help their horse that was alone have a buddy to be with. If you read a few stories down you will remember the story of Promise. The horse that needed the buddy was none other then our CVSJ alumni named Blue Annie aka Roxie. Over the course of the past year, 2018, Roxie and her owners have been traveling around the scene in Iowa competing at numerous competitions and done well. We love seeing new updates as they come our way of the young little grey mare that always could. From day one it was meant to be with her new family as they braved some of the same cold that we are having right now in Iowa to come out for multiple trial rides for Roxie as they were trying to decide if a younger off the track version was the route to go through a mutual friend. We have all learned that Roxie was meant to be with the family that has her now. Not only is this mare's color beautiful dapples but her personality is just as wonderful. She has always been the little spunky athletic girl as she has come into her own with her family that loves her.  We were unsure what she would be coming from a trainer at the track we did not know very well, but she has been a pleasant surprise of joy and fun for her owners who have had her for over two years now. We look forward to many more partnerships as this one and we love seeing our alumni horses enjoying their forever families. Stories like this are what we are all about here at CVSJ. We want everyone to find their horse of a lifetime. Their next best friend just like Roxie.

This date marks a year from when Chateau Vista Farm, LLC started working on a move and expanded the Chateau Vista Show Jumper's home facility! With the sale of our first and smallest property in Grimes we have enjoyed our new Vista over the past year! We have plenty of updates and farm projects planned for 2019 and are excited not only about our newest foal crop but also the new stallions and their owners we will be working with over the course of this year's breeding season at our sister business Chateau Vista Farm. 2019 is a special year for us as well will be focused on utilizing our reproductive training in Embryo Transfer to flush our first CVF mare's embryos completely on-site soon. Although we have had the capabilities to do so prior, we needed to make sure we had the optimum recipient herd to get the job done since we have chosen to utilize our own mare herd of recipients without having to go to an outside reproductive facility. This will save us plenty of money in the long haul and will allow us to offer elite Warmblood foals for a fraction of the cost. Our Show Jumpers string is currently enjoying a long holiday for the winter season and will resume training again in the spring of 2019. Stay tuned as 2019 will certainly be a fantastic year for all of us at Chateau Vista Farm, LLC. From all of us here, Happy New Year!

We are excited to hear from Ryan on our wonderful mare Trixie. CVSJ's Trickster's Queen was a favorite here at the farm and we were sad to see her go but she has a fantastic new home in Kansas City. After a quick stay in Davenport, Iowa, Ryan got a hold of Trixie since she came on the market again and was able to purchase her. Now at her new farm in Missouri, Trixie is on her way to becoming a fantastic speed gaming mare for her new family as she transitions from the jumper ring to the rodeo circuit as a barrel mare. The possibilities are endless with this great mare because she is so versatile in all that she does where speed and going forward is her motto. Since we had to move to a different facility this spring, Trixie was one of those mares who was better suited to finding a different home then transitioning here with us since she has some special quirks to her. We are excited for this grey mare's future and look forward to hearing how she is doing both in and out of the show ring. 

After a long and very fruitful career on the track, CVSJ's BL Tsunami otherwise known as Monty, came to our program in search of his forever home. We rarely get horses that need no prep and this gentleman is just that, an angel. No matter what the circumstances or situation nothing trips Monty's trigger. He is one of the best children's mounts we have had the pleasure to sell and we are excited to catch up with Neriah and Stacey on how this fantastic guy is doing. Monty enjoys his two young riders and spends his time with them grooming, doign groundwork, and saddling up for a pleasure ride or a hack out on the countryside. Nothing could be better for this fabulous guy with his forever family. Monty has been with his family for almost a year and a half now and they are still enjoying their happy trails together. CVSJ's Tsunami has officially found his paradise and he will be there forever with his wonderful family and the field of dreams he calls home. We could not be more happy that his true gem of an OTTB has the perfect home. 

We have enjoyed the frequent updates that Jimmie and his wife Betty have sent our way on our CVSJ alumni Dream Commander named fondly, Cosmo. This guy was sure to go on and do great things. He was an adult favorite when he was here at the farm. Continuing his let down from his racing career, they have brought this wonderful gelding back for a solid and successful new venture as a made adult amateur's mount. Cosmo just loves his human Betty. Although she often times gets made fun of for being on such a large guy for her smaller stature, she does not mind that Cosmo is one big gentle giant standing a whopping 17hh+.  Hacking out during the week and lessoning on the weekends, this super duo has made leaps and bounds of progress in the year that they have been together. They often enjoy multi-disciplines, yet their focus is the very low hunter divisions. They have been training with a wonderful instructor out of their South Bend, Indiana location focusing on holistic horsemanship outside of the show ring. Even though Cosmo is a little bit of a ways from us here, he is not far from our hearts. We are so happy that CVSJ's Dream Commander is living the dream with his wonderful couple that just adore his kind-puppy dog personality.

On a whim, after tragedy struck one of our friend's older mares and their family, we just happened to have the perfect mare to send their way to ease in the grief loss process, and to help their horse that was alone have a buddy to be with. The mare that we sent them was our mare Lola, CVSJ Alumni Ay You're Adorable. Lola by definition means "sorrows," and she came to her new family at a time of sorrow indeed. The whole situation was definitely meant to be. At almost a year now, we were able to catch up with Sarah and her two daughters on how Aspen, Promise, Lola, Ady, Roxie, Annie, with lots of names/nicknames, are and check in on their latest happenings. Lola, now Promise, has been a great companion mare for her buddy fellow mare Annie and has taken to enjoying a little bit of everything with her biggest fan and one of her riders, Aspen. From trails, to english, to gaming, to grooming, the pair enjoy their time together both in and our of the ring while Lola also enjoys some saddle time with her other human, Ady. This was a true match made in heaven that is truly an adorable team for the entire family. Certainly we could say that in this situation, Lola was a true Promise of hope during a hard time. Horses come into our lives, some stay forever and some quickly go, but it is the hoof prints they imprint on our hearts that make us who we are as horse owners and lovers today. We are happy that another CVSJ alumni, Ay You're Adorable, has given hope and confidence to such a fantastic family of young riders. We look forward to seeing more updates, photos, and videos of Lola, their Promise.

Being an alumni for two years now, we were able to check in on our sweetheart alumni mare named Dahlly. Once just a prospect off the track, this quiet young mare has been making little hearts happy at her job being a stellar academy mount at Huntermark Farm in Moline, Illinois. Dahlly assists the Rock Island area's two United States Hunter Jumper Association's certified trainers in their school program helping to enhance the next generation of hunter, jumper, and equitation riders. This young mare has always been a kind and gentle soul and is a naturally quiet mare for her job being unfazed by her surroundings or any commotion. From being the academy lesson horse to a go-to mount for summer horse camp, she always spends her days pleasing any young rider that comes her way. Dahlly is making the littlest of dreams come true one short stirrup rider at a time. We could not be more proud of her and how far she has come.

CVSJ's alumni Teddy, Tedward, CVSJ's Tradition, or just the best guy with many names and nicknames has been a wonderful horse for his rider and family. We were able to catch up with Ceylona and Emily about how Teddy is doing and we are so happy to hear what a great guy he has been for them. From Fields and Fences to Ledges and beyond, Teddy and his family have created some special memories both in and out of the show ring. Their time together began when they formed a special working bond early on when Teddy was right off of the track. From there, the young team was meant to be. Riding out of Marbrit Meadows now in the midwest, the duo can certainly say they have been there and done that for a couple special years. On to new heights, his younger rider has adopted a new mount while Teddy still shuttles his other mother around from time to time. He is always one that forgives and just loves his people. We look forward to seeing new updates arise where tradition soars high with CVSJ's alumni, Tradition.

On January 1st a new property was on the horizon for our CVSJ sporthorses, also working as an annex for our CVF program. As of June 1 CVSJ is fully settled into its new property which is a sister location for Chateau Vista Farm, LLC. We are so excited about the new place with its acres and acres of lush grass. A few amenities of the new property include:  Two separate extra large storage outbuildings 80ft by 120ft and 60ft by 80ft for shavings, feed, and a variety of hay types, A 36ft by 60ft equipment management and maintenance barn, An extra large alfalfa hay field producing over 200 round bales of hay per year, A 24ft by 48ft finished rider lounge that is heated/air conditioned with a full kitchen and dining area, reading library, and media entertainment area, A 100ft X 220ft crushed limestone base sand footing arena with viewing deck and a full schooling jump set, Five 100ft X 70ft paddocks with shelters, Six 60ft X 75ft all-weather turnouts, A traditional 100 ft round pen and a stallion/young stock range-like all wooden 100ft backing round pen, 220ft X 160ft grass Grand Prix/Hunter Derby field with a platform jumping bank and built-in Olympic sized open water, and a 180ft by 300ft sand outdoor riding arena with a viewing gazebo and family child-friendly picnic area as well as three separated ten acre large pastures each with shelter all just minutes away from the metro. Probably the neatest amenity of the new farm is a uniquely traditional vintage working farrier/blacksmith shop and stocks with coal and coke forges and a 42ft by 60ft full farrier equipment and supplies building. We are very excited for the future at this new annex property. A picture on the left of one of our HUGE pastures and little dots which are some of our horses that now call our new facility home. 

Our super draft cross gelding, Elliott, has a big heart and even bigger bromance with his main man and best friend Matt. He enjoys doing anything and everything for his super awesome care family. We caught up with Matt, Michael, and Elliott, and always love to peek into the lives of our CVSJ program horses. A day in the life with Elliott is extraordinarily exciting for sure. Elliott has the lead role in his herd with Michael taking care of campers and making sure he is the biggest dude to pet and be loved on at Wesley Woods in Indianola, Iowa. When he isn't helping out there, he is enjoying his grass time in his large pasture with his best bud and uber awesome sidekick Sarge. Even though he enjoys his camp and graze days, Elliott's true heart lies in mid evil activities being the perfect gray knight in shining armour and a true celebrity at that, perhaps maybe his dream come true one day we know because he told us that here at CVSJ. Elliott loves his natural groundwork and saddle work with his Michael but also enjoys his light riding times with his Matt. Making sure to emphasize "His." One thing we know is true is that as large as he is and as big as his heart is, Elliott always has plenty of love to go around. Being everyone's ultimate favorite guy at CVSJ, Elliott is still that dude everywhere he is. It is often rumored sometimes in a day, Elliott is also a hoof model and is the true testament of what good natural hoof trimming and nutrition can do for every horse, including such a big guy like himself.  A day in the life with Elliott, where the sun is always shining. What a cool guy with an even cooler friends to boot.

Chateau Vista Show Jumpers was able to catch up on the latest with our CVSJ alumni "Nugget" and his best-horse-mom-in-the-world, Maelea. Loving life together as a partnership, to Nugget, everyday is a shindig with his loving family, best friend the ever amazing Aussie Pearl Ann, and acres of space to run free. Living up to his registered name Irish Shindig, Mae and Nugget will be enjoying new vistas as they ride this coming summer from trails to gaming arenas! To them, their journey is full of fun and memories. It is quite obvious their bond is extra special. Through their connection, it is visible that each moment they have together is a moment they cherish forever as horse and rider team; partnerships that horse lovers sometimes can only dream about. We are excited to visit with our alumni's families and follow along with them wherever their life's journeys take them. We hope for the very best for both of them as they continue forward in what will be yet another year of partnership together! 

Our beloved little mare who has touched the lives of many has returned from her last lease in Illinois! We are so happy to be able to have the blessing of owning mares, like her, who year after year touch the lives of everyone they come into contact with. We are so happy to have her home once again. It has been four and a half years since we got this young star from right off the track with no career training under her belt. She has served the Chateau Vista Show Jumper's program for over four years now! Crazy how time flies! New horizons will begin for this fabulous little mare as she will transfer into our Farm program as a brood and recipient mare for Chateau Vista Farm's breeding program. We wish this little mare all the best as she changes gears into her new lifestyle. Although she will not always be on a hiatus from the show ring, we believe she has earned a nice holiday. What a true privilege it is to own such a willing mare as this one, with the biggest heart of gold.

Our CVSJ alumni who stole the hearts of many has begun his new journey as an export to Canada.  "Captain" when he was a part of our program was a 16.2hh bay gelding with three wonderful paces and respect for the fences, this gelding was sure to go far in the right hands. Quiet enough to hack out yet scopey enough for the bigger fences, Captain has always been a great all around gelding for all three rings. He has some show ring experience with an intermediate junior rider where he performed and placed well regionally in the lower hunter divisions. He took championships at AA at the new Chicago venue of Balmoral Park. Suitable for beginners on up junior/amateurs, we are excited to see this handsome dude continue his winning streak under the Canadian flag. Pictured at Balmoral after winning more tri-colors. 

After much planning and anticipation we are excited to announce a brand new facility for the Chateau Vista string of Chateau Vista Show Jumpers. We could not be more happier with our brand new 30 acre property! with plenty of barns, a farrier shop, two dwellings, and multiple large pastures to make up this hallmark time for us as a business string. Having a separate facility for CVSJ will allow us to focus on bringing a premier boutique of sporthorses along. More updates and pictures to come! You can check out the specs of the newest facility we have purchased at the link below or above on the facility page. What an exciting update!