Category Archives: Shows

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hearthstone Schooling Show May 2014

Posted on May 18, 2014 by adminrsd

Claire on Griffin, Jillian, Allison on Socs Great weekend here at Right Start Dressage.  Six horse and rider pairs competed at the Hearthstone Riding Stables schooling show on Saturday.  The weather was perfect!  Michelle Johnson started out the day riding … Continue reading →

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