Christine Mazzarelli

Christine Mazzarelli is a Shire horse breeder in Calhan, CO, El Paso County and the eastern plains near Colorado Springs. She follows breed registry guidelines and conducts routine health screening for her mares and foals under the supervision of a local veterinarian to support long-term soundness. Foals are raised on spacious pasture with daily turnout, rotational grazing and early gentle handling to foster confidence and socialization.

Her family-run ranch blends traditional husbandry with gentle groundwork, shade shelters and heated water troughs to prepare horses for a variety of activities. Clients note her patience, consistency and willingness to tailor each program to individual horses, qualities that help shape calm, trainable animals. Many of her horses maintain lasting bonds with their handlers through consistent, quiet handling, reflecting her commitment to measured, horse-first care.

Situated at 6,400 feet elevation, the ranch provides gentle conditioning for enhanced stamina and overall well-being in a mountain climate. Each foal benefits from early hoof trimming and exposure to varied footing, nurturing balanced development, sound hooves and healthy joints.