If someone had told me I would travel to Brazil and import a Lusitano I would have said they were crazy. It would be too expensive, risky, and difficult to find the right horse.

Well, I did it and it was none of those things. I searched for a year but could not find a Lusitano with the conformation, temperament, and level of training within my price range in the US. Then I found Sucandi on the web and after emailing Roberta and talking to previous Sucandi clients I decided to take the plunge.

The entire trip was a wonderful experience. Roberta and the staff could not have been more gracious. I felt very safe in Brazil and it's beauty was amazing. There were several horses that met my criteria to choose from. The transaction was honest and upfront. Importation was easy. I now have the perfect Lusitano for me. He is the horse I was looking for. I highly recommend Sucandi to anyone looking for an amazing Lusitano to be their next dressage partner.

Ann

Hi Roberta,

Horse is more than I expected. Very sweet, willing, great Lusitano "look", etc. My trainer adores him. Roberta was great to deal with, and followed up with every question I had. I personally picked him up in Miami, and that went very smoothly. I would definitely recommend her.

Hi Roberta,

Marge and I want thank you for the most extraordinary experience. We didn't know what to expect when we got off the plane, but you made us feel immediately at ease. Thank you for having us as your guests at your incredible estate. I've never ridden in such a beautiful facility. The horses you selected for me to try were all within the criteria that I described in my emails. Surprisingly, you knew which of the six horses would be my dream horse and you were right! But you didn't expect me to fall in love with two! So now I have one coming to America, and the second staying to train with Mr. Facada.

I cannot thank you enough for prevailing upon Mr. Facada to give me lessons for the week. I know that he doesn't need the money and takes very few students. At 81, the legenday dressage master of Brazil is the very best instructor I've ever had.

Riding under his tutelage was a dream come true. Your family never stopped smiling, caring, and doing for Marge and me. You made us feel that we were friends, not customers from day one. Last but not least, all of the cynics in Michigan who thought I was nuts to travel to Brazil to buy a horse were wrong. The horses you brought to the estate for me to try, were beautiful, sound, safe, trained well beyond my riding abilities and were value priced. I spent more than a year researching Lusitanos, Andalusians, and various warmbloods in north America, South America, and Europe. Thanks to Sucandi, I found not one, but two dream horses to love as my riding partners.

I look forward to seeing you in the fall. Again, Marge and I want to thank you, Mr. Facada, his wife Donarita, and all the extraordinary and talented people you introduced us to while in your care and company.

It was an experience of a life time.

Wamest regards,
Larry and Marge

Who knew that looking for and buying a horse could be such a delightful experience? The four days I spent at Sucandi were idyllic -- we saw beautiful Lusitanos, were wined and dined and left wishing we could stay longer. I never thought I would find my dream horse, but find him I did. My Lusitano, Cassino, is a joy to ride with a temperament that I didn't know was possible. I'm in love! I'll be showing him in dressage, and also taking him to the California coast to ride in the redwoods and gallop on the beach. Who could ask for more?

Sharon Mohr Owner of ASMOHR Stables, located in the Catskill Mountains of N.Y. would like to thank Ms. Roberta Pass of Sucandi for finding a very special and specific type of Lusitano mare to join a breeding program dedicated to producing the finest lusitanos. Avela arrived in pristine condition and is everything promised and more. Words can not express the delight when this gorgeous mare walked off the trailer driven by Lazcar. Roberta set up and arranged everything!!! Thank you so much. I highly recommend Roberta if you are considering importing to the USA. She has the knowledge and the eye to make your dreams reality :-)

Sharon Mohr, Andes New York, USA

I would have never thought that I could purchase a horse from overseas without travelling to see it, but you were so helpful through the whole process, it all went very smoothly. You provided me with all the information I requested to make an educated decision, the pre-purchase exam was very thorough, and the importation was very professionally handled.

Even better than that, when Dario arrived, I wasn't disappointed. He turned out to be everything I was hoping for in a new prospect - beautiful and correct gaits, excellent dressage conformation, an outstanding temperament, and in perfect health. He has quickly become everyone's favorite. He is eager to please and well mannered, smart and sensitive, expressive and kind. It is rare in life to find everything you're looking for - so I couldn't be happier!

I travelled to Brazil last October with my trainer Joan Childs to find a dressage partner. Not only did I find the perfect dressage partner I found a horse that has quickly become my best friend. Before going to visit Sucandi I told Roberta that my trainer had three non negotiable requirements for my next horse - temperament, temperament and temperament! Bonjardim is a wonderful boy with world class movement to go with his sweet personality..

Roberta and Florian are gracious hosts and we had a wonderful time visiting with them and seeing their farm and riding all their lovely Lusitanos. Once we decided on Bonjardim, who was by the way the horse Roberta had chosen for me even before our visit, they made the process of getting him here a breeze. I can't thank Roberta and Florian enough for finding me this wonderful horse.

Thank you!! Lisa Williams