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Lots of happy news!

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So I have been neglecting to update this again, but I have so much good news!

The biggest news is that I won the Carol Lavell Gifted Scholarship from the Dressage Foundation for Region 1!!! This means that I get $1000 to spend toward concentrated time spent with my horse away from work and other distractions to focus on training. I am beyond thrilled and can't wait to get to bootcamp with Kristin Stein! I'll also be writing about my experience for the dressage foundation, which will be a fun opportunity as well.

Other big news:  Gadget and I were champions at Third Level and Fourth Level  for Adult Amateurs in the Western Pennsylvania Dressage Association year end awards. Our average at Third Level based on the scores submitted was over 70%!  Not only did we win those big, beautiful ribbons, but we also won the Joe Lane award for highest score achieved between 2nd and 4th level. It's a beautiful glass award, and I was so surprised and thrilled to win it!

More big news:  Gadget finished the year as champion for the Performance Horse Registry for Adult Amateurs and Open classes at third level for USDF year end awards! We are going to have our picture in the USDF yearbook!

This year was the best horsey year that I have ever had and one that I really never imagined could happen with Gadget. Gadget and I have had so many huge breakthroughs that I really can tangibly feel the progress. I now feel that Prix St. George is a realistic goal to have for us. It may take a little while yet, but it feels within reach. THAT is an amazing feeling.





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