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How Do We Define/Measure Success?

Posted on January 24, 2023 by adminrsd

At every show, I am asked “How did it go?” I usually give a general answer.  Why? Because that is a loaded question that covers so much ground. I started to title this blog: what’s in a score?  In many … Continue reading →

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The Art of letting go

Posted on October 13, 2020 by adminrsd

As I’ve come to the end of another Regional Championship, I want to reflect on why I keeping getting up and riding every day.  I Love horses.  I’m passionate about them.  They bring me much joy.  In the past though … Continue reading →

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How Was Your Show?

Posted on May 27, 2019 by adminrsd

Overheard at the show this weekend:  rider 1 “how was your ride” rider 2 “well I thought it was better but the judge didn’t think so”.  I think all of us have either lived this or know someone who has.  … Continue reading →

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It’s Been A Long Time Coming

Posted on January 23, 2019 by adminrsd

So, it goes, the last time I posted on this page was after the USDF Dressage Nationals in 2017.  I was quite frankly despondent.  Fourteen months later I feel like I have something to say.  While I’ve had highs and … Continue reading →

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Chasing Rainbows

Posted on November 14, 2017 by adminrsd

On my way home today from the 2017 Dressage Nationals I beheld a rainbow. At first, I didn’t know it was a rainbow. My first impression was a shaft of rather red light in front of me. It was very … Continue reading →

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Striving for Excellence

Posted on February 15, 2017 by adminrsd

  I’m writing this post after riding and listening to Conrad Schumacher teach over the past 3 days. I believe this is my 5th clinic with the German Master.  My preference is to ride with the same clinicians over and over again.  It … Continue reading →

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Lessons From Wellington

Posted on January 23, 2017 by adminrsd

If it is January, you can bet 2 things are going to happen in my life.  One is that I will be attending the FEI Trainer’s Conference held at the lovely Mary Anne McPhail’s Farm located in Loxahatchee, Florida.  The … Continue reading →

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In the Ribbons

Posted on December 8, 2016 by adminrsd

In the Ribbons It is now December.  Dressage Nationals was held last month.  What took me so long to post about the experience?  In a nutshell; I came in 11th.  Not once but twice.  What does coming in 11th at … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned

Posted on October 24, 2016 by adminrsd

October has been very busy.  First out of the box was our regional championships.  The following weekend was a clinic with Isabelle von Neumann-Cosel.  This weekend was a clinic with Hans Biss.  Then in 2 weeks I will be off … Continue reading →

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Mellow Yellow

Posted on October 14, 2016 by adminrsd

The 2016 Region 9 Dressage Championships are complete.  Winterfair and I ended up 3rd in 3 out of 4 classes.  There have been times in my life that I liked the color yellow.  This past week yellow was once again my … Continue reading →

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