July 17, 2025 – It was a successful weekend for Leatherdale Farms rider Vanessa Creech-Terauds and Leatherdale Farms’ Helmi at Caledon Dressage, where the pair continued to build on their promising partnership.
Competing in just their second outing at Prix St. Georges, Creech-Terauds and Helmi delivered an impressive performance, scoring over 70%. The duo also made their debut in the Intermediate I, earning nearly 69% and securing the Reserve Championship title in the Open Small Tour division.
View Highlights from Helmi’s Tests
“This mare has the kindest soul,” said Creech-Terauds. “It is so fun and special each time we enter the ring together.”
Leatherdale Farms congratulates Vanessa and Helmi on their continued success and looks forward to the future of this exciting partnership.
Leatherdale Farms’ Dutch Warmblood gelding Julius also had a great weekend in the ring, earning a solid score of 69.6% in the FEI Intermediate II. The performance marks another positive step in his continued development and showcases the strength of his partnership with Diane Creech.
About Leatherdale Farms:
Leatherdale Farms, located 20 minutes west of Minneapolis in Long Lake, Minnesota, is a premier Hanoverian breeding operation with additional operations in Wellington, Florida, and Germany. Since its incorporation in 1996, Leatherdale Farms has made a lasting impact on the Hanoverian sport horse world, earning multiple USDF Dressage Breeder of the Year awards.
Specializing in the breeding of world-class Hanoverian sport horses, Leatherdale Farms has sourced and produced some of the industry’s top breeding stallions, including E.H. Herzensdieb, First Dance, Fairbanks, Hampton, Beltano, His Highness, and Damsey FRH. The farm’s commitment to excellence is reflected in the horses it produces, with a focus on quality, performance, and temperament.
While breeding is at the heart of their operation, Leatherdale Farms also campaigns a selection of exceptional horses each year to be developed for the highest levels of dressage competition. Through careful training and development with Team Leatherdale riders and trainers, these horses are given every opportunity to succeed in the sport, further solidifying Leatherdale Farms as a leader in the world of Hanoverian breeding and performance.
