Category: Horse Shows
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Olympic Dressage
I was up at 4am to watch live the dressage in Paris. It was was worth it but I only did that once as I found I could see all the rides later as there were replays. There were two commentators who were excellent.The man gave us lots of technical details, such as how to…
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Silent Sunday
Two black percherons Photos from the 2019 Canadian National Draft Horse Championships Two Clydesdales Two Belgians
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I am riding Biasini!
Today I rode Biasini and did some trot work. This is the first time in almost 7 months that I have done any trot! And interestingly enough I found it easier than the last time I did trotting. Why? I think that all those hours I spent walking in Florida with Lynsey Rowan walking beside…
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Mathilde Blaise Teteault is looking ahead to Paris!
1.You have declared for the Paris 2024 Olympics can you tell me how you came to the decision to do this? I have declared for the Olympics because it has always been my dream to go and my horse is more than ready to represent Canada in Paris Who is the horse you have declared…
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Chris von Martels on the road to Paris
I recently spoke with Chris von Martels who has declared for the Canadian Dressage Team for The Paris Olympics. Above Chris is riding his horse Eclipse in the Tokyo Olympics. I have two horses that I have declared. The first one is Eclipse. That is my previous Olympic mount from Tokyo. He has many quirks…
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When are you “too old”?
” You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream” Methodist church Welllington Fl. This quote appeared on the notice board of the Methodist Church on the other of the road about a block from where we are staying in Wellington FL. Well, everyday I go past a polo…
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Why do I blog?
Do you blog to promote your business? Or is your blog a launching pad for your social life? Does it exist only to complement your business or your Instagram/Facebook/Twitter accounts? Is your blog making you real money (if so please let me into your secret)? Are you blogging because you are so adept at this…
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CSIO: Nations Cup
Saturday evening we went to see the Nations Cup at Wellington International. It was an exciting evening with 10 Nations competing each with a team of 4 riders. Canada’s team had Tiffany Foster, Erynn Ballard, Beth Underhill and Amy Millar. The best 3 scores count toward the teams overall result. There would be two rounds…
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A thought for Thursday
“You don’t stop riding when you get old. You get old when you stop riding. ” Author unknown That is my inspiration for life at the moment. I may have Parkinson’s but I can still ride. June 2024 I will be 75!
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Camille and Finlannderin
This morning I had the pleasure of watching Camille Carier Bergeron ride the Grand Prix, to qualify for the Grand Prix Special, at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. Camille who hails from Laval Quebec, was riding her other horse Finlannderin, This very attractive chestnut mare is completely focused on her job in the arena. Also, she is…
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Camille Carrier Bergeron Looking to Paris 2024
Camille you are in Florida to compete with the goal of being chosen for the Canadian Dressage Team for Paris Does this add a level of difficulty to the season or since you did this for the Pan Am Games are you comfortable with it this time? It’s a long time goal, but it’s my…
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Still walking.
Today the vet came and did an ultrasound to see how Biasini’s tendon injury was healing. The good news is it’s filling in well. But the vet wants but us to be cautious and just continue with walking under saddle only until she does another ultrasound at the beginning of March. I think that is a good idea. If he…