Galanta is a 1998 Irish Sport Horse gelding by the Thoroughbred stallion Ballinvella. He was bred by Dan Buckley who resides in County Cork, Ireland. Mr. Buckley is still actively breeding Galanta’s dam, Registered Irish Draught Lissacreasig Star. Owner/rider Oryla Ramey found Galanta in a field with other horses in Ireland during her honeymoon. It was love at first sight. He came galloping across the field to greet her. Galanta and Oryla have been smitten with each other since. 
Oryla can't say enough about Galanta being a kind hearted, honest to ride horse, and big joker. The grooms call him “El Payaso,” which means "the Clown," because he is frequently into mischief. He likes to get loose, but does not take off running. He only trots far enough ahead of you to prevent himself from being caught— and to make you run! He likes to let himself out of his stall whenever possible, and enjoys socializing with the other horses. He is very cantankerous, but always kind, so he and Oryla play together on walks and in the turn out. Oryla feels it is nice to allow the horse to keep his spirit and encourage his personality throughout the intensive dressage training. Most of all, Galanta is her friend and her partner.
According to Oryla, Galanta is without a doubt, the most special and amazing horse she has ever ridden. Not a day goes by that she is not grateful for having him as her equine partner. He has made countless dreams of success in dressage come true. Since beginning his dressage career at Training level in 2006, Galanta has moved up the levels and won High Point, High Percentage, Championship classes, and Year End awards every season at every level they have competed through Intermediare I. Galanta continues to surprise Oryla with his willingness to learn, work ethic, and continued improvement.
This is Galanta’s 5th season competing in dressage, and Oryla is looking forward to competing him in the small tour classes during the spring at the CDI’s, then moving on to competing at I-2. The pair have been trying to really increase the quality of Galanta’s training. He knows and can easily do all the movements through the Grand Prix. However, Oryla has kept him at PSG/I-1 in order to compete in the Small Tour at the CDI’s. Competing at the CDI level is aiding Oryla's level of expectations and understanding of really training a dressage horse. With the training they are doing now under the guidance of Marie Meyers and on the heels of a few intensive sessions with Robert Dover, Galanta is looking the best he has ever looked. Most recently the pair earned a 66.8% at I-1 in at Thermal, CA on February 13th and are looking forward to many shows during the spring season!
Oryla can't say enough about Galanta being a kind hearted, honest to ride horse, and big joker. The grooms call him “El Payaso,” which means "the Clown," because he is frequently into mischief. He likes to get loose, but does not take off running. He only trots far enough ahead of you to prevent himself from being caught— and to make you run! He likes to let himself out of his stall whenever possible, and enjoys socializing with the other horses. He is very cantankerous, but always kind, so he and Oryla play together on walks and in the turn out. Oryla feels it is nice to allow the horse to keep his spirit and encourage his personality throughout the intensive dressage training. Most of all, Galanta is her friend and her partner.According to Oryla, Galanta is without a doubt, the most special and amazing horse she has ever ridden. Not a day goes by that she is not grateful for having him as her equine partner. He has made countless dreams of success in dressage come true. Since beginning his dressage career at Training level in 2006, Galanta has moved up the levels and won High Point, High Percentage, Championship classes, and Year End awards every season at every level they have competed through Intermediare I. Galanta continues to surprise Oryla with his willingness to learn, work ethic, and continued improvement.This is Galanta’s 5th season competing in dressage, and Oryla is looking forward to competing him in the small tour classes during the spring at the CDI’s, then moving on to competing at I-2. The pair have been trying to really increase the quality of Galanta’s training. He knows and can easily do all the movements through the Grand Prix. However, Oryla has kept him at PSG/I-1 in order to compete in the Small Tour at the CDI’s. Competing at the CDI level is aiding Oryla's level of expectations and understanding of really training a dressage horse. With the training they are doing now under the guidance of Marie Meyers and on the heels of a few intensive sessions with Robert Dover, Galanta is looking the best he has ever looked. Most recently the pair earned a 66.8% at I-1 in at Thermal, CA on February 13th and are looking forward to many shows during the spring season!Look for Oryla and Galanta performing Dressage demonstrations in conjunction with the Irish Village at the World Equestrian Games! Above photos courtesy of:
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