Sunborn Stables

01/07/2026

As you may have heard, Julie is hanging up her riding boots (for now) and trading bucking broncos for sailing around the world.

We’re throwing her a goodbye party at Fairway Farms in Isanti on Wednesday the 14th at 6pm. Food will be provided - just bring your appetite and favorite memories to share! (No gifts as Julie is downsizing to fit her life on the boat).

Please let Cissi know (by comment, facebook messenger or text 612-817-1306) if you’re planning to attend by Monday the 12th so we can plan for food.

Direction: Fairway Farms, 1375 Heritage Blvd NE, Isanti, MN 55040.
The map can be tricky, look for the gravel driveway just north of the Tibetan Foundation of MN. At the driveway entry, there is a stone under the tree marked “1375”. Once on the driveway, hold right at the intersection and follow the driveway along the fence down to the white barn. Contact me if any issues.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

03/07/2022

You may like this podcast. This particular week I am doing a segment on the turn on the forehand. It is at the 55 minute marker. Enjoy!

658: Fitness to Improve Your Riding, Entering a CDI, and a Turn on the Forehand Trainer TipMar 5, 2022 This week, we are joined by fitness guru, Tony Sandoval, who brings us ways to improve your ride with a short warm up. Then, FEI competitor, Jordan LaPlaca, explains the process of entering a CDI.....

09/26/2021

Showing at The Kentucky Horse Park is a dream for a committed competitor like Cissi Emillson. She planned, adjusted, readjusted, and finally worked out a way to afford to take me (her trainer) and a groom with her to help with all aspects of horse care, prep, travel, and coaching at the competition. Avoiding Chicago and aiming for a horse overnight location took us off the turnpike and on some roads that truckers must have really loved....

Showing at The Kentucky Horse Park is a dream for a committed competitor like Cissi Emillson. She planned, adjusted, readjusted, and finally worked out a way to afford to take me (her trainer) and ...

09/26/2021

American Eventing Novice Level Champ! Blazing Angel, Julie Penshorn (coach), Cissi Emilsson (winner!), Kellie Cottrill (groom) Showing at The Kentucky Horse Park is a dream for a committed competitor like Cissi Emillson. She planned, adjusted, readjusted, and finally worked out a way to afford to take me (her trainer) and a groom with her to help with all aspects of horse care, prep, travel, and coaching at the competition....

American Eventing Novice Level Champ! Blazing Angel, Julie Penshorn (coach), Cissi Emilsson (winner!), Kellie Cottrill (groom) Showing at The Kentucky Horse Park is a dream for a committed competit...

09/05/2021

Cecilia Emilsson and Blazing Angel are your Novice Amateur Champions! 🏆

09/04/2021

Cecilia Emilsson and Blazing Angel - double clear in novice XC at the AEC, Kentucky Horse Park

06/11/2021

Horse show schedule for Sunday, June 13, 2021

Sunborn Stables Schooling Show June 13, 2021
Judges: Sue Vikstrom, Mae Nies, Jennifer Thelen, Julie Penshorn
All riders must wear helmets while mounted. Fences may be electric. Watch your children!
Please use outdoor for warmup, except when jumping is going on. Then use grass field
Please be ready to ride at your time. We are on a tight schedule. Be at the in gate on time!

Intro C Training 1 riding for score only
8:00 40 Julie Penshorn Cilla - Intro C
8:07 40 Julie Penshorn Cilla - Training 1

2nd level and up percentage Score Place
8:17 29 Cissi Emilsson Blazing Angel - 2nd test 2
8:25 176 Mae Nies Reina - 2nd test 3
8:32 29 Cissi Emilsson Blazing Angel - 2nd test 3
8:39 176 Mae Nies Reina - 2nd test 1

Class 9 First Level test 1, 2, 3 Score Place
8:46 616 Mary Gmitter Heather 1st 1
8:53 616 Mary Gmitter Heather 1st 2
9:00 5 Linda Gmitter Liberty 1st 1
9:07 88 Helen Pust Bijou 1st 1
9:14 5 Linda Gmitter Liberty 1st 2
9:21 88 Helen Pust Bijou 1st 2

11-B Western Dressage Score Place
9:30 18 Denice Wax Hollyhock Frida Kahlo-Basic 1
9:38 18 Denice Wax Hollyhock Frida KahloBasic 4


Training Level Derby Score Place
9:45 22 Salvadora Duran Apollo
1410 Askley Burnett Hadassah
12 Sarah Decker Grand O Zoo
79 Jacque Swearington Khonspiracy
88 Helen Pust Bijou
6 Sydney Pfeil Lilly

10:03 Break

Training Level Test 1 Score Place
10:13 22 Salvadora Duran Apollo
10:20 6 Sydney Pfeil Lilly
10:27 92 Jill Wellman Fritz
10:35 12 Sarah Decker Grand O Zoo
10:43 92 Jill Wellman Fritz
11:00 23 Mary Silvnik More Thanan Angel

Training Level Test 2 Score Place
11:08 23 Mary Slivnik More Thanan Angel
11:15 12 Sarah Decker Grand O Zoo
11:22 55 Nicole Hoey Jupiter
11:30 6 Sydney Pfeil Lilly
11:37 1410 Ashley Burnett Hadassah

Break
Training Level Test 3 Score Place
11:50 79 Jacque Swearington Khonspiracy
11:57 32 Coley Myhre Edison
12:06 55 Nicole Hoey Jupiter
12:14 32 Coley Myhre Edison
12:21 12 Sarah Decker Grand O Zoo

USEA Novice A
12:30 18 Denice Wax Hollyhock Frida Kahlo

Intro Derby- Judge Julie Penshorn Score Place
12:40 117 Kourtney Rose Mz Jackie
53 Valerie Poyer Devo
50 Jennifer Wegner Diego

Intro B Judge Sue Vikstrom Score A Place
1:00 49 Madeline Jarvis Conquest
1:07 112 Lauren Jarvis Kali
1:14 15 Brooklyn Combs Layla
1:21 94 Kelsey Mollet Conquest
1:28 71 Alex Fosse Einstein
1:35 71 Alex Fosse Einstein
1:42 117 Kourtney Rose Mz Jackie
1:49 106 Sydney Reed Taz
1:56 53 Valerie Poyer Devo
2:03 50 Jennifer Wagner Diego

Intro A Judge Julie Penshorn Score Place
2:15 117 Kourtney Rose Mz Jackie
2:22 53 Valerie Poyer Devo
2:29 50 Jennifer Wegner Diego
2:36 66 Hannah Reed Silver
2:42 49 Madeline Jarvis Conquest
2:50 15 Brooklyn Combs Layla

Break

Intro C Judge Jennifer Thelen Score A Place
3:14 112 Lauren Jarvis Kali
3:21 94 Kelsey Mollet Conquest
3:28 117 Kourtney Rose Mz Jackie
3:35 106 Sydney Reed Taz
3:42 53 Valerie Poyer Devo
3:50 23 Mary Silvnik More Thanan Angel

8:00 Jumping - Judged by Mae Nies

12 - Ground poles Place
8:00 4096 Addyson Lelm Mr. Peeps
71 Alex Fosse Einstein
6 Sydney Pfeil Lilly
52 Skylar Rochach Mr. Peeps
71 Rowin Fosse Einstein

13- Hunter warm-up 12" Place
8:30 32 Coley Myhre Edison
15 Brooklyn Combs Mr. Peeps
55 Nicole Hoey Jupiter
6 Sydney Pfeil Lilly


16- Hunter Warmup 18" Place
8:50 66 Hannah Reed Silver
22 Salvadora Duran Apollo
32 Coley Myhre Edison


17- Handy Hunter 2' Place
9:10 168 Jasmine Showers Mr. Peeps


19- Beginning Better Jumper 2'3" Place
9:25 22 Salvadora Duran Apollo
66 Hannah Reed Silver

20- Jumper 3'3" Place

9:40 29 Cissi Emilsson Blazing Angel

22 - Cross Country lesson Place
55 Nicole Hoey Jupiter
10:30 66 Hannah Reed Silver