Half Halt Stables

05/29/2026

Big Congratulations to Seller and buyer of this beautiful boy, Opus One. He has moved to Tampa, to a wonderful spot. We wish you guys all the best!

05/18/2026

Fun show this past weekend at WEC in Ocala!
It was crazy hot but thankfully we were showing in the AC Indoor arenas!

Susanne Benne brought her own and Tina Archer 8 year old Noe, for their first 4th level class coming in 2nd with a 70%. Wow!! They also rode their 3rd level Freestyle for a win with a 69%.
Susanne also rode Mary's new Horse Fritz in 4th3. Coming in 3rd with a 64%.

Jana Reich rode her own and Linda Scharff's 8 year old Zach in 4th level bringing home a win on the second day with a 66%.

Jenny Johnson, coached by Hanna Benne rode her horse Nomi in 4th level 2. Bringing home a first place with a 63% !!

Way to go lady's! Now we are off for a summer break! And will be back in the show Ring in the Fall!

04/27/2026

Fun show weekend for the Half Half Stables Girls at WEC in Ocala this past weekend!
Susanne Benne showed Tina Archer's and her own Noelani, in their 3rd level Freestyle debut winning with a 70%. So much fun!!
Hanna Benne rode Tina Archer's and her own Lila, in her PSG debut! Scoring a 63% and 64% winning on Sunday!
Jana Reich rode Linda Scharff's and her own Zach, in 4th level. They scored a 64% and 68.8% also winning their class on Sunday! Way to go girls!
What a fun Show!

04/17/2026

Another successful sale! In house sale!
Big Congratulations to Mary Gleason who bought, Alicia Lee's and Jana's boy Fritz! He will continue his journey with Mary and Susanne Benne at Half Halt. We wish you all the best with this special boy 😍😍

04/16/2026

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Half Halt Stables would like to congratulate the sellers and new owners of two of our sale horses.
Layla made her way to Virginia, and Jagger moved to Texas. Best of luck with those two sweethearts!

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03/24/2026

Half Halt Stables proudly offers for your consideration Opus One

Located in Cocoa Florida 2 hours south of Ocala
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Opus One is a coming 7 year old 16.3h Dutch Warmblood Gelding.
He has successfully shown through 1st level and is now schooling all the 3rd level movements.
He is beautiful flashy modern type gelding with 3 good gaits a remarkable walk and has a wonderful character, being very smart and kind.
He moves forward nicely and wants to please his rider. He qualified easily for regional championships and did well traveling and showing there.
Opus enjoys his daily turnout and has no vices. He is uncomplicated to handle for barn staff to get clipped, easy for farriers and vets.

For more information text 321-258-2932

01/19/2026

01/19/2026

Peter aka Prelude for your consideration!

Future FEI prospect!!

https://youtu.be/aJ0UPAl3cUw?feature=shared

Located in Cocoa Florida!
2 hours south of ocala two hours north of Wellington

Coming 6-Year-Old Dutch Warmblood gelding for consideration✨
On the father's side out of Gaudi - Totilas
On the mothers side Sir Sinclair
Peter is a 16.2h talented, modern young horse with a soft, elastic connection and beautifully forward, electric gaits. This horse is sensitive, intelligent, and eager to work, making him a joy for a thoughtful rider who appreciates feel and quality.

He has a natural ability to sit, an expressive trot, and an uphill canter with plenty of scope for the future. He is light in the hand, responsive to the aids, and very trainable — he wants to please his rider and he enjoys his job.

Best suited for a rider looking to develop a quality young horse with real potential for the FEI ring and future potential to develop to the Grand Prix.
He goes barefoot and is good for the vet and farrier and enjoys his night turnout.

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Please contact me for any other information

10/12/2025

2025 Region 3 Regional Championships are a wrap!

Susanne Benne 's student Lauralee Miller rode her 6 year old, Opus One, in Training and First Level Championship classes! Day one, they dealt with some young horse excitement in the show ring, but Lauralee piloted like a pro through those moments. They came out with a 64%. Day two they added some extra warm up time, and Opie was the good boy he is all day, they had a super and mistake free round and came in 9th out of 26 riders, scoring a 65% !
Congratulations on your successful first Regionals! 🥰🥰

Jana Reich, rode Tina Archer's 12 year Ira, in the open Grand Prix Championships. They had a harmonies test but unfortunately still to many mistakes. This pair has been working hard on more relaxation and harmonie with big time help of Susanne, and they are on the right path! The picture is changing! Unfortunately not yet enough for this show, but on to the next season!

Susannes long time student, Chase DeMarco had a very successful Regionals, riding Diva in the I2, we're they secured the reserved champion spot! And in the Grand Prix they came in 7th. Big Congratulations, now of to Nationals!!! His students did fantastic as well, bringing home a junior Champion, with Avery and her new young horse Prince and Heather bringing home 8th Place in the First level!

Big Congratulations on everyone. And Huge thanks to Susanne Benne, for the endless hours of help and support in all of our journeys!

06/19/2025