Following a move to the Rancho
Santa Fe area, and spending a terrific
year at Newmarket, two years ago
they decided to focus on a small,
intimate barn and their trainer of
choice was Hap Hansen. You can tell
how close the family has become to
Hap just by watching them interact
at the ring.
“I got very very lucky when this
great family came to ride with me.
The girls are extremely nice and are
both go-getters, each of them! They
fit my program and they have fit right
into how I run the barn and how I
The Flynn Sisters
treat show horses,” said Hap. “I just
really love having them around and
certainly love helping them, they
are as cool as it comes. They follow
by: Kathy Hobstetter
Superstar Siblings
my program and they fit here like a
glove.”
T
Brooke and Sage both certainly
he first thing you notice about The Flynn family started their riding return Haps enthusiasm. “Hap’s best
the Flynn girls is just how much experience with Theresa Petyo, in part is his sense of humor, you never
different they are but how very Orange County at the Coto de Caza know what he’s about to say. He
much alike. They both have quick Equestrian Center several years ago. treats us like family! He truly spoils
smiles, pleasant conversations and Riding whatever lesson horses were the horses and likes it when we do
both have the same twinkle in their available, neither girl was competitive too, he is a horseman like I want to
eye that tells you they are a double with the other and their passion grew be,” Brooke says. “At Theresa’s it was
force to be reckoned with. at a normal pace for children in a all hands on and we did everything...
good lesson program. “T”, as the here we do as much as possible with
Sage Flynn turned fourteen on April affectionately refer to Theresa, gave the grooms as we learn how it’s done
14th and Brooke Flynn is thirteen them an invaluable foundation as with big time horses.”
as of a couple of Mondays ago, well as a passion for the horse itself.
May 7th. They both have a love of They groomed, tacked up, bathed, Sage adds in with “I love it all! But
the horses, a determined mind set, wrapped and did minor medical the best part is his calmness and
disciplined approach to their riding treatment when it was necessary and understanding. If I make a mistake I
and at the same time are extremely
well rounded individuals. And they
“At Theresa’s it was all hands on and we did everything...
both made the West Coast Active
Riders Spruce Meadows Teams,
here we do as much as possible with the grooms as we
Brooke in the 1.10 meter and Sage in
learn how it’s done with big time horses.”
the 1.20 meter divisions.
hung around the barn for endless don’t need to worry, he is gentle and
They were interviewed separately, hours on end. Did all the normal calm and it makes it easier to learn
three days apart, one in person and things kids do when they spend hour from it.”
one on the phone yet their responses after hour at a stable with the trainers
were very much the same. They have and horses they love. Their appreciation When asked who is their idol, they
a sister camaraderie and attachment to Theresa is expressed over and both immediately had the same
that surpasses what is ever expected. over again as you speak with them. answer…Bliss Heers. “She is so
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