Dawn Atlas

As a boy I remember dawn atlas .my father (Ben Mosley) worked for her @ the stables in Indiana. Memories are a little cloudy now.I was but a little boy and she seemed larger than life to me, however I remember how she treated me well and took me by the hand to show me around the place.another stand out thing in my memory was entering the property from the highway,that the house was in Indiana with the other buildings in Michigan. Just another unique thing about dawn and her surroundings,...

21 Sept 2009

I knew Dawn slightly from when she was a young horsewoman showing in Chicago. Her parents, were dear friends of my family. I'm sure she got her strength and dignity from them. Her father, Hi, an elegant man took care of her mother, Helen, a strong willed woman who suffered from MS, but fought on to live with dignity.

They supported Dawn's love of horses and would be proud of her accomplishments.

I am so sorry to hear this news, I wish I had known sooner. What can I say about Miss Atlas that everyone doesn't all ready know. She was a great inspiration in my life, as a young girl, wanting to be a pro, to later in life when I had achieved it.
She was one of the few true horsewomen left. I can only hope I learned to be one from her. Here's to you, Dawn. You were certainly one of a kind! I hope Jackson & Pony find you.

Dawn was a very special person, a perfectionist in everything she did. Her horses came first, receiving the best care. She took pride in all the people she gave lessons to. She turned out many top riders from Fantasy Farm, Harmswoods Stables, Peebles Stables and Dawn Atlas Stables.

Dawn instilled a sense of respect for both others and all animals, especially horses within her students, taught them how to be horsemen and caring people. That was the Dawn Atlas way.

Dawn.........she was such a VIP in our lives. My family and I all rode with her out at Fantasy Farms in Indiana and then I followed her up to Gurnee.

She was a great trainer and a dear friend. She taught me a lot.

Whether it was riding hunt seat on Playboy or saddle seat on Rambler or Wing-O'Lee, she always insisted on doing your very best and kept me focused.

I remember traveling with her to a horse show once.......and we had lobster tails for...

I remember Dawn from Fantasy Farm in Indiana back inthe 70s. Whenever I see old dawn fellow riders we all speak about Dawn with fond memories. I can still hear her saying "I see Daylight" and I thought my little legs were going to leave indentations on the horse. Wizard, Mountie, Playboy, Cathy Dare those were great horses. My pictures of showing at the LaPorte County fair are priceless treasures.

How do you sum up "Miss Dawn Atlas" in few words because Dawn herself was a woman of many words. She had so many sayings, it is impossible to recall them all. I never rode with her, but observed her for years. Friends for many years with people who did ride or work for her, I felt a kinship with Dawn. She was a warhorse and pioneer in the field of "horsemanship", with a special love for the American Saddlebred. She taught so many so much. I only wish Dawn knew in life that she had...

Dearest Dawn...You were such a special person and extremely talented trainer and instructor. You taught me and my sister so very,very much. Not just about riding our best, but about life and being the best person we could be. You have made your mark on the Saddlebred industry, and finally will be recognized this year at Louisville. I will be in house as I know you will be there in spirit. Rest in peace my dear friend. I know there is a "horse race" tonight to the Rainbow Bridge to welcome you...

I started with "Miss Atlas" when she started in Indiana in the 50's. She taught so much to so many and was such an influence in my life and many many others. She was the "Sugar" and "Spice" of the horse world. She was one of a kind. She'll be missed.