My boy Franz aka Franziskus HW (Fashion HW). Coming along nicely with Michael Bragdell at Hilltop.

Hi Irene, 

Fun to see his baby pictures. Just saw Jennifer S-W shining at the Murietta CDI. Brought Sueño (ShowMaster HW) out at Int. II and Developing GP in January. He felt great! On our way to our semi annual clinic with Conrad Schumacher. Can't wait to show him how strong and keen Sueno is and get our marching orders for the next steps. I thank you again for this wonderful horse! Rachel Awwww, beautiful ShowMaster HW, also known as Sueno Hit, owned by Rachel Saavedra Dressage. Rachel is one of USDF's top instructor/clinicians AND she and her partner, Sueno Hit, are 2016 USDF Horse of the Year 8th place for Prix St George!!

Now owning and personally handling and riding these 3 HW Beauties (Fendi HW, SenSation HW & Franziskus HW), re-confirms my thoughts that Irene and her staff in Germany with their complete commitment in breeding, raising, training the most beautiful, well-bred and best disposition horses. Not only does Irene & her staff offer the most amazing horses, the extra personal touch of communicating every step of the way until they reach the farm, answering every question, I mean every question 24/7, and regularly keeping in contact with their progress.

I would not hesitate, obviously, to recommend anyone that feels they can get in on “The Lottery” as someone has mentioned on FB, to make a Purchase site un-seen. These horses are the complete package being represented & sold by HW Farms, a real farm, real dedicated knowledgeable professionals who only will sell the BEST, not a Broker selling “A Pretty Horse”.

I would like to also add, Irene cares about each and every one of the horses she sells and the new owners and proudly shares each and every one of our experiences and highlights. With doing so we are all able to connect and be supportive of each other and share our experiences. How many others do this out there, NONE!!!!! They sell you a horse and say thanks so much! Why Irene does this, in my opinion is because her horses are not just “A Horse”, they are a “HW Horse”, which is a complete package that the staff at HW Farms has invested many many hours making sure they meet the criteria for an HW Name.

Thank you again for such an amazing horse, great purchase experience and continued follow-up!

PS – My husband (aka Santa) told me no more LOL!

Carol McPhee

I actually saw Quincy's video on youtube before Irene sent me any information on him and I was hooked.....out of the almost 900 views on his video, I think my views account for about 3/4 of them; here was something about him that i couldn't stop watching. Was it the huge, lofty trot and canter? The huge hind leg action? The soft and kind look? The fact that he was only 3? I think all of the above.

The next part is a whirlwind for me. The universe made it possible for me to acquire this horse. Of course, I was ecstatic, but naturally i had a few reservations. I never had a chance to even meet him much less ride him. Having known some people with bad import experiences, I put all of my trust in Irene and her glowing reputation. She made me feel at ease describing Quincy HW in depth and being available for conversations and questions immediately. It just so happened that the other two HW boys (Franziskus HW and Quattro HW) were being shipped out the next week and there was one last spot on the plane for Quincy HW. Throughout the week Irene was more than accomodating with making all of the arrangements. I didn't have to worry about a thing! The following week Quincy and the boys shipped out and everything went like clockwork. At 10 pm that next Friday, Quincy arrived safe and sound!

That first night was love at first 'actual' sight as I just sat and watched to make sure he was getting used to his new home. The next morning we were all so pleasantly surprised when he walked very calmly out to his new turnout after being inside for almost a full week at many new places. Did I also mention that he's 3? This was the beginning of realizing just how accurate Irene was in her descriptions of him. She told me that he's an old soul that really really loves to please. Quincy HW has exceeded my expectations 10 fold. His manners are perfect, he is so level headed and takes everything in stride, he is so well trained for being so young, is as sweet as can be and is ALWAYS happy. The other huge thing of note, is that this horse absolutely trusts people. He looks to the person for leadership and he knows that he will be ok. I cannot say enough great things about the work that Irene's people have done with him! You can just tell that he was well loved and treated like the most special horse in the world, just like every other blessed HW horse!

Through this whole process I've connected with other HW horse owners and they could not have been more supportive as well. It's like one big family. I was also blessed with the opportunity to meet and ride Carol McPhee's three HW boys.. (Fendi HW, SenSation HW, and Franziskus HW) Franziskus was Quincy's travel companion, so he was also brand new and adjusting. Every single one of them reminded me of Quincy HW in how easy, well trained, and sensible they are. Not to mention being gorgeous!

My advice to everyone out there who is looking at purchasing one of Irene's amazing horses is to absolutely do so. Not only will she make you feel 100% at ease, but you will get the best horse that you could ever find. Not just for the amazing movement, but for the training and brain as well. You will receive a horse knowing that Irene knows 100% of it's history; which is worth it's weight in gold in itself!! I could not be happier with Quincy HW and feel blessed beyond measure. When the time comes for me to look for another horse for myself, or a client, my first stop will always be Irene and HW Farms!

Meredith Kenyon

I had the extreme privilege to ride my friends incredible horses this weekend! So thankful for this amazing weekend and for such amazing friends!!

Even more convinced that every HW horse is absolutely the best!!!!

Here are SenSation HW, Franziskus (aka Fashion HW), and Fendi HW! Thank you for the best time ever!!

I feel like the luckiest person alive! Total dream come true!!! Carol McPhee is SO generous to share her beloved kids with me! Irene, you are a master at what you do! Such talented, intelligent, beautiful, and personable horses! Thankful for you!

SenSation HW

Franziskus HW (aka Fashion HW)

Fendi HW

I want to share this with each and every HW Horse owner/trainer - Irene Hoeflich-Wiederhold has been so caring and personal with each and every one of us with her day to day or week to week contact. Sharing our experiences and accomplishments so proudly and professionally. Bringing us HW Club owners together and supporting each other. What an incredible women who truly stands behind each and everyone of her horses she has hand picked to raise, train then sell and proudly each one to represent the HW Farm name. I love seeing the stories and pictures of each and every other owner as I am sure they are as well. Irene Hoeflich-Wiederhold keep up the good work and outstanding relationship you continue with each and every one of us.

Carol McPhee owns the following www.HWfarm.com horses:

Fendi HW, SenSation HW and Franziskus HW (aka Fashion HW)

Heritage Farms Sotto Voce' aka Sir Niro HW.

Sotto Voce' has places third in the Country in First Level out of 552 competitors.

A lovely horse with unlimited potential. Many thanks to Irene Hoeflich-Wiederhold and Jennifer Schrader-Williams for all your help developing such a lovely young prospect!

I purchased 3 sight unseen, my recent Franziskus HW (aka Fashion HW).

I would recommend to anyone that may be hesitant, DONT be.

If I had any issues or concerns I would have never purchased 3

(Fendi HW, SenSation HW and Fashion HW).

Carol McPhee

Nearly eighteen months later… I stand by that testimonial wholeheartedly. Fürsten is one of the very best equine partners I’ve ever had. At 53 years of age and having spent my entire life working with horses as a profession… that is quite a statement indeed.

When I first posted about Fürsten, I vowed one thing…. If I were ever to purchase another horse, it would be from Irene. I told everyone I knew_ “The next time I need a horse, I’ll call Irene and tell her to send me something I want.”

Last November, I found myself in a place where I needed another horse to bring along and compete. I contacted Irene, and she suggested Clooney HW. I watched the video and agreed. My employer made the necessary arrangements, and eleven days later, Clooney was in our barn.

Again… ANOTHER wonderful horse that I COULD NOT be happier with! This guy has it all… gaits, conformation, intelligence and common sense_ PLUS totally beautiful! He is eager to please, always happy to see me and ready to work. Beyond that, he has impeccable manners on the ground_ just SO sweet and fun to interact with.

In addition, Irene is always amazing to work with. Again… eleven days from first contact to possession… That in of itself speaks volumes! She is on top of EVERYTHING… ALWAYS! And… just like Clooney_ she’s always happy to hear from me, ready to work and JUST as sweet and fun to interact with!!! LOL Seriously though… Irene is the best!!!

Many thanks to you Irene for making my job so much more enjoyable_ makes me happy! And many thanks from Carlene and our staff as well. After all… a “happy” Gary is a whole lot easier to deal with! ;-)

All The Best, Gary Lane The Country Club Stables Boynton Beach, Florida

Pictured is Clooney HW and FürstenHit HW

I do think every single one of the HW horses are absolutely stunning...(you really can't go wrong)...BUT I just find Dantino HW to be exceptionally breath taking. He is so beautiful. Striking actually. Exquisite. There's such a stand out quality to him.

I'm 100% convinced that fate brought us together--I cannot believe the incredible good fortune that graced me with the gift of being able to love him. One day I hope to have another HW beauty join our family, but for now I'm enjoying Dantino HW to the fullest and learning more and more every day about him. My delicious little (or rather big lol) onion with all his interesting and funny layers. He is showered daily with oooodles of love and impeccable care. It is so important to me that my animals are genuinely happy, well fed and cared for. They are part of the family and loved unconditionally. Always and Forever.

I highly recommend buying a horse from Irene and HW Farm. I couldn't be happier!!! You will not be disappointed. I feel so blessed to have not only gained my dream horse, but also a wonderful friendship with Irene. She is as special as her horses are. I would do it again in a heart beat! Thank you Irene and HW Farm!!! Tracy W. Kelley

Many highlights daily, here is one of the sweetest cards, Dantino HW with his family Tracy W. Kelley

He is LOVED and part of the family!!!!

He is doing soooooo good! His trainer said today that he is the BEST 3 yr old she has ever ridden! He is just a superstar every ride. The groom stopped me today to tell me how good he was when the other horses were going crazy with the weather changes. It's just always making my heart smile! I still cannot believe he is mine!!! He is just the sweetest and kindest boy. He is going to well under saddle too. Very straight and balanced. His transitions are going well. We are aiming for 4 yr old Championships next year.

We are so lucky to have trainer Crystal Goldberg working with us and my two other boys. Sky's the limit with such a talented trainer.

FirstClass HW exceeded my expectations being beautiful, talented, sweet and with a very good training foundation. I would not hesitate to purchase another horse from her.’ Diana Mukpo, Windhorse Dressage

He went to The FEI Developing PSG champs at Lamplight this year as an 8 yr old and finished 8th in the Usdf PSG horse of year standings. He is schooling the GP work with enthusiasm, and I couldn't be more pleased with him.

Thank you for this wonderful horse! Rachel Saavedra Dressage

One last shot from our great show 2016 season. Taken right before one of his Championship rides with Donna Gatchell.

Love this guy Festival HW. Such a star again this year

You have set the bar so high I don't think anyone can compare. Carol McPhee

Here is a picture of Carol's 2nd HWfarm horse: SenSation HW

Linda Montgomery posted: Here is Stepmaster HW being silly - always into everything he is so sweet and funny

 A moment of appreciation for my boy Festival HW before we untack and pack up for trip home from Championships in NC. Also both Festival and I love and are grateful for our always patient and helpful ( husband) Fred

LOVE, how the www.HWfarm.com horses are making everybody happy, Gary says he is always a pleasure, even after having time off. Another match made sight unseen.

......Carol McPhee asked, if I had seen the attachment, as I had only posted the e-mail text? She has me in tears.....bless her!

Another amazing Dream Horse purchased from HW Farm, sight unseen! My newest addition SenSation HW who is Sensational! Irene’s post sale communication, keeping in touch on a regular basis with Fendi HW’s progress has given me the assurance to make another sight unseen purchase. Without hesitation I have been constantly viewing her Website considering another dream horse purchase, from one beauty after another. Viewing and considering from the stunning Francis, Forbes, Favorit, Ferdinand and still holding out, questioning if I am missing the boat on not purchasing one of those amazing HW horses. Then this one morning, during my normal scanning of HWFarm.com - SenSation HW is now available. There was no question in my mind that this is the one I have been waiting and holding out for. After viewing his video and seeing his pictures, the deal was done. Without hesitation the process began. Irene answered the little detail questions about SenSation HW, was able to get his Pre-Purchase Vet Exam completed and results to me in a short amount of time for my Vet to review. Shortly after, his flight was booked to the US, final home - Field of Dreams Equi-Sport Ctr in Eastern PA to join Fendi HW. Even though I have been through the purchase process less than a year ago with Fendi HW, Irene kept me up to date with his travel, sharing pictures and correspondence. When he arrived into the US, she continued to keep me up to date on his progress, even arranged transportation to my Farm from NY since I had a large Open House Party at the Farm the same day SenSation HW was to arrive. SenSation HW is a complete dream for a 3yo. The staff at HW Farm again has done an amazing job with his handling and initial training. Sen as we call him is so sweet and tender, a total in your pocket boy. Each day out he makes strides forward to a very bright and successful future. Without hesitation, I would purchase another HW Farm dream horse. I would highly recommend anyone to trust Irene and her staff to purchase sight unseen. The quality of breeding, training and handling that goes into each one of the HW Farm beauties sets them far apart from others. Again, thank you Irene Hoeflich-Wiederhold for your personal care and attention to each one of my purchases.

Irene, Here you go! It’s so hard to write about you because I get so emotional. You and your staff truly have the “Dream Horse”. Each and every one of them. What also sets you apart from other is You! The way you correspond with each and every potential client and current client is truly special and amazing. That says a lot for both your confidence in what is offered and sold as well as your care that each and every one of us is completely satisfied with our purchase. Keeping in touch with each HW Horse progress and sharing all of our experiences is a special.

Keep up the good work and stop showing me more that are coming up! Respectfully, Carol L McPhee My sweet boy SenSation HW. Loving his new home.

Congratulations Lone Tree Farm on another successful show!

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For me, the planets don’t align; signs don’t manifest to guide me; and I definitely don’t believe in love at first sight. That being said, read the following testimonial and know that I am a changed girl! - Irene Wiederhold

Sign #1 - I opened Facebook at an odd time of day for me and Forbes HW was at the very top of my news feed. Sign #2 - I did something I never do unless I am actively looking for a horse, I watched the video. Sign #3 - I did yet another thing I never do, I commented on how this special horse was exactly my type.

With that comment, the planetary alignment began. Irene Wiederhold of HWfarm, who is a long time friend of mine, promptly texted me to ask if I was serious. Suddenly, I was. Within just a few days, I had committed to purchase Forbes HW. The entire process was a breeze. If there was a question, Irene was on it. I had pictures, contracts, x-rays, blood work, and shipping information all within minutes of any discussion.

Then, a hiccup. An unfortunate set of circumstances forced me to call Irene to request that Forbes HW stay in Germany a bit longer. Again, with efficiency akin to no other, Irene organized his stay in Germany and his new shipping date. All the while, I received updates that were unsolicited by me (although I wanted them, I didn’t want to be a pest). It was just a kindness from Irene.

Finally, Forbes HW was on a plane. Lucky for me, I live in Florida. I was able to have him shipped to Miami (planets re-aligning here...we were worried it was getting too hot, but we had a little cold snap), and I got to pick him up right out of quarantine.

It was LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. He marched bravely out of quarantine and stepped right on to my trailer. 

Clooney HW - 2012 Westphalian gelding by Christ available from HWfarm. Click photo for more information 

Since his arrival, Forbes HW has been a rock star. He is everything he was promised to be and then some. Lovely gaits...check! Beautiful conformation...check! Comfortable to sit...check! Wonderfully started...check! A gentleman in the barn...check! I am looking forward to further developing my relationship with this wonderful horse. Hopefully, he will follow in the footsteps of his amazing heritage. I could easily write 50 more pages gushing about my new boy. I’ll probably be able to write 100 pages a year from now! Bottom line, Irene knows her horses and provides exemplary customer service. Looking for a horse? HWfarm has a very well deserved positive reputation with plenty of success stories. Start here...you may very well end here.

Seeing him in person for the first time was surreal. He was everything Irene said he was and more. He is more beautiful than I could have ever dreamed! I received reports from one of the handlers on the plane that he was so well behaved in flight while all the other horses were acting crazy and I received the same report about his stay in quarantine as well. As a three year old handling all of the changes, he was amazingly level headed and mature, as Irene said he would be after the extensive handling they receive from a young age up until they are sold. He was exactly as Irene said he would be. He got right on the trailer and settled in to his new home with the trainer that same day. By the next day, he was introduced to the training program and took it all in stride with more maturity than horses twice his age and experience. Irene stayed in touch with me through the entire transit even up until the time my flight took off and made sure I had arrived home safely. I felt super cared for as the quality of her service didn't end just at the sale contract. I feel as if I have made a lifetime connection with someone that I can trust and gladly do business again.

Sincerely, Favor's Owner