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Competidor V, 1995 – 2015

to live in this world you must be able to do three things to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go. - Mary Oliver Ghosty was originally purchased for my mom....

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2015 Recap

It was great to finally be back in the show ring after spending most of 2014 on the sidelines due to a riding accident. As always, my students never cease to make me proud. Sarah Borns earned her First and Second Level scores for her USDF...

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Welcome Home, Mouse

Last week, a wish came true for me: I was able to bring my old horse, Mouse, back to me to spend the rest of his days. Mouse came into my life when he was 6, he is 22 now. But make no mistake, he is...

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Taking Responsibility for Your Own Education

[caption id="attachment_111" align="alignright" width="300"] Rebekah McCormick and her mare Lisianthus. She earned her USDF Bronze medal doing one lesson a week and riding outside year round, even walking on gravel roads to maintain fitness when her ring was too frozen to school.[/caption] I recently had a...

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VADA/NoVA Summer Show Recap

Katie King and Shine had another great show this past weekend. With solid mid-60s scores at First 2 and First 3, Katie earned her second USDF/GAIG qualifying score at First Level. She is now completely qualified for both finals shows. And last but not least,...

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Yay Mom!

I am not the only dressage rider in the family - my Mom rides as well. She just competed in her first show in 15 years! Congratulations, Mom. Here she is with her adorable PRE gelding, Hungaro 10, fondly known as "Schluffi". Note how impressively...

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