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A Tale of 2 Freestyles

Posted on August 27, 2016 by adminrsd

It is hard to believe but with the start of school comes the rundown to regional championships.  I have 2 shows that I generally attend before championships in just over a month.  Now I usually use these shows as a … Continue reading →

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Stretch to Fourth

Posted on May 29, 2016 by adminrsd

Today was the first day of a two-day show. I rode Fourth Level Test 3 for the first time today on my own home trained horse Winterfair. I went out tonight to celebrate the 61% I received. I would say … Continue reading →

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HDS FEI Training Series With Conrad Schumacher Feb 2016

Posted on February 20, 2016 by adminrsd

The Houston Dressage Society has been bringing Conrad Schumacher of Germany to Houston for an FEI Training Series. I have not been able to ride in the past but have audited. This past week I had the pleasure of riding … Continue reading →

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Memories of a Lesson Horse

Posted on April 12, 2015 by adminrsd

When you first looked at Two Eyes I think most people were like “ehh a small brown horse; slightly long backed and with a bit of sway;” what they didn’t see was the years of being a camp horse and … Continue reading →

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Luck of the Irish! Musings on How to Relax

Posted on March 17, 2015 by adminrsd

I’m sitting at my computer tonight thinking about this past weekend. I was at the Emerald Classic in Katy, Texas. The show grounds are just a few miles from my house. This makes showing relatively stress free. I say that … Continue reading →

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Impulsion into Connection: my 2 weeks with Hans Biss

Posted on December 15, 2014 by adminrsd

I’m sitting at my computer after 12 days of lessons with Hans Biss. Each day I’ve posted a quote from Hans to Facebook . I think of them as ‘Hansisms’: I know that isn’t a real word but its how … Continue reading →

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Dressage Nationals 2014

Posted on November 13, 2014 by adminrsd

I recently returned home from my 2nd trip to the United States Dressage National Championships. I feel blessed to have qualified to attend for the second year in a row. I had a fabulous time and spent it with a … Continue reading →

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Another fun and successful show at Hearthstone Riding Stables

Posted on October 31, 2014 by adminrsd

Hearthstone Riding Stables hosted a pre Halloween show and costume contest on October 25th.  Right Start Dressage had seven riders entered in 17 classes this made for a busy day.   Everyone was a winner today even if the ribbons were not all … Continue reading →

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Successful Week at Region 9 Championships

Posted on October 31, 2014 by adminrsd

Winterfair and I had a terrific time at the 2014 Region 9 Great American and South West Dressage Society’s Finals.  We were 2nd Level Champions for both Region 9 and SWDC.  We also qualified to attend the 2014 Dressage Nationals in … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on a Show Weekend

Posted on September 1, 2014 by adminrsd

Labor Day 2014 This was a hard weekend.  I’ve written this for all of us that have gone to a show and not had the perfect ending. In Houston, Texas summer temperatures hover around 100 degrees. Perfect weather for a … Continue reading →

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