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Archive for January, 2012

From the Top down to the Dumps back to the Top

My niece Pip

My niece Pip

Life can be so tough when you are seven years old. I had forgotten how it was. It is good to be reminded how, from an early age on, we are shaped over the years into the people we now are. Read more

Equal Opportunity Sport

The equestrian sports are equal opportunity sports as the Battle of the Sexes held during the Winter Equestrian Festival proved once again. For the fourth year in a row the women won the $55.000 Nespresso battle. How about that for girl power.

Passier Round Leather Double Bridle

Passier Boston Double Bridle

Passier Boston Double Bridle

When I got Beau, I thought this guy needs a really nice bridle, something from Passier as I love their leather.  Read more

Consistency: A² + B² = C²

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein - 'Imagination is more important than knowledge.'

Being consistent is not as easy as you would think. Actually I really have to work at it. It does not come natural. I could say it did, but I would be lying. Read more

Horse: a Pet or an Economic Value?

Horse market

Horse market

I have thought a lot about the subject since Obama has legalized horse slaughter for human consumption again in the US. Nobody wants their pet to be slaughtered, but is a horse a pet? And is the world a better place without slaughterhouses? Read more

A Painting by Marli Hommel

Movements in Blue by Marli Hommel

Movements in Blue by Marli Homme

Owning a fabulous painting by Marli Hommel, that is high up on my wishlist. She makes the most beautiful paintings. I love her use of color and the way she draws horses.

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The Challenge: to Solve the Problem

Beau October 2010

Beau October 2010

Beau and I haven’t been on the same level recently when we start our training sessions. And as I am the human, I need to use my problem solving capacities to rid us of this barrier. Yesterday I found the solution and I was so proud of believing in my chosen path and following through.

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Selection Tests for Dressage Regionals

Kaylie and Bright-Lingh (x Lingh)

Kaylie currently works in Portugal but has challenged the pros in the selections before her departure.

Saturday and Sunday I joined a friend who also works at my barn as she competed in the selection tests for the regionals. In her class, medium level, the best 24 will go to the regionals. And only the best and second best of the regionals will compete at the national championships. Read more