2007 Shows
Riverbend Schooling Dressage October 13, 2007
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Ally Merritt riding her appaloosa gelding Justa Splash of Attutitude,
"Jake" |
Elizabeth Kosa riding her new Hanovarian gelding Feuerfliege, "Achilles" had a lovely Training 2 test taking the blue with a score of 58.6. |
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Furman IDA team's Melissa Wilson rode Bentley through his first two Training tests - and his second time away from the barn - to a fourth and a fifth. Every time Bentley enters the ring he gets comments of "Lovely horse." A big thank you to Ria Thress who trusts us with her Bentley's care. |
 And for anyone who has watched a moment of Maggy's work with Norman - the personal Bramblewood blue goes to both of these amazing creatures. It is hard to write in a paragraph the things that this horse has taught us about the world, the trauma of the race track, and our spirits. To catch him with his eyes drooped, relaxed away from home is worth more than the highest score of the day. We love you both with all our hearts. |
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PSJ Back to School Show FENCE, August 10-12
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And to Baymare on her first Pre Green course |
Foothills Riding Club - Schooling Dressage
FENCE July 21, 2007
Congratulations Rachel Lecture and Kandyman on their First 1 score
of 61% and first place - and their First 2 score of 63% and second
place!
Harmon Hopefuls June 30, 2007
Duchess, Norman and Baymare had a great bed and breakfast weekend in Tryon. Sasha finally got her girl back in the show ring and we were all happy to cheer her on from the sidelines for two fifths and a sixth out of eleven competitors in the Beginner Hunter division. Norman and Baymare went unjudged and got loads of practice. It was great seeing old friends. We are eternally grateful to Noreen and all the volunteers who go out of their way to create an incredible schooling experience for all competitors - their work to update historic Harmon Field is a an example for everyone giving back to the sport.
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The Gang |
Sasha and Duchess on the flat |
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Sasha and Duchess over fences |
Norman's hot |
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The Baymare at 2'6" - she woke up scopey one day |
Baymare the war horse |
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June 16 SCDCTA at Riverbend |
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Congratulations Rachel and Kandyman! |
SCDCTA Show at Riverbend May 2007
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Six horses (seven counting Kandyman, but we share him with Riverbend and he has his own car) traveled out for a day of schooling, feedback and miles. We are so proud of everyone - many of the horses had never been to a show of any sort and the young ones settled into their work like old pros. As always, we thank Jill and Tricia at Riverbend for all their hard work and for bearing with our last minute entries and late night shipping. |
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April and Matilda resting |
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April Cox put more miles on the Bramblewood baby, Matilda (she's never been that white!) |
The Kosa's Isabella was a wonder with no more than five minutes for warm up. |
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| Maggy Welborn's Norman had his first experience at a show and realized there was life beyond the race track. |
Rachel Lecture and Kandyman aced their combined test and rode their hearts out at First Level. |
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Baymare - finally a show without a bucking salute! |
And Matilda, exhausted after a long day, mustered the energy for canter and scored 60.5 at her first Training test. |
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Virginia Intermont Spring Show
Congratulations to the Furman IDA team for winning the inaugural
Sportsmanship award for the season
and to Emily Hunter for taking a fifth place in Intro!
Congratulations Furman IDA Team!
Dana Weidenfeller left the judge speechless with a 70.6% in Upper Training level
at the Virginia Tech show on February 17th. Dana was the high point rider
of the show, took a blue in her division, and the team walked away with sixth
place. Not bad for our first year!