Tag Archives: Winterfair

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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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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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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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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