"Arabians are living art. I love the small head, the big nostrils, the shape of their necks...their charisma, their carriage--it's like none other, " says Manny Vierra. As a breeder of Arabians for nearly 25 years, Vierra has built a farm and breeding program of National winners including such individuals as SFA Wind Chime, and Oksanadik. With a strong collection of show winners at home, Manny has also ventured into the Arabian market abroad with his lease of international winner, *El Dorada during 2005 and 2006. "She's the finest mare I've ever had the privilege to include in my breeding program, " says Manny. *El Dorada has contributed three outstanding foals to the Vierra program, as well as a Unanimous National Win. In 2008, Valley Oak completed a new state-of-the-art barn to complete their 20-acre farm in Brentwood. The European-style barn was designed using Italian meseta stone and is equipped with 35 custom powder-coated stalls made from Brazilian walnut, 20-foot aisles, and a 2,000 square-foot reception area for guests. The barn also has a full security and fire system including 12-infared cameras that allow for the barn to be monitored from all internet accessible computers anywhere around the world. The only thing that compares to the beauty of the barn is the beauty and quality of the horses that reside in it and call Valley Oak home.

In building a beautiful breeding program, Vierra has supported the import of three signifigant stallions into his plans. With the growing necessity to breed the internationally competitive Arabian, Vierra has worked to import an outstanding group of stallions, with the purchase of Polish National Champion, *Emigrant, the purchase of *Honorrs and the partnership lease of *Al Maraam. *Emigrant is a Polish and European champion, purchased from the Michalow Stae Stud and imported to the U.S. late in 2008--he will stand at Furioso Farms for his first breeding season here. *Honorrs came to the United States from Holland in 2006, and spent the 2007 show season competing on the U.S. show circuit acquiring various titles at the Regional Level, World Cup-Las Vegas and U.S. Nationals. With *Honorrs success in the States, Vierra also moved to lease and import the stallion *Al Maram in partnership with Furioso Farms, aiding in the Valley Oak goal of creating a breeding program with a unique combination of domestic and international bloodlines.

The Vierra's encourage all inquiries about their farm, their history, sales horses, stallions, and/or upcoming horse shows. Please do not hesitate to contact them with any questions about their involvement in the Arabian breed--it is one of the most valued parts of their lives and they are anxious to share it with you.