Fun and educational event a big hit at Nellie Gail.
Organized by the California Dressage Society-San Juan Capistrano chapter and the South Orange County Pony Club, the event is designed to pique young riders’ interest in dressage and it did exactly that. Equestrians from a variety of riding backgrounds went in small groups to various stations throughout the morning. Catherine spoke about the steps to success in dressage and shared some of her own diverse riding experiences, including jumping and team penning, before settling into dressage. She emphasized that any horse can do and benefit from dressage and advised all against getting discouraged by setbacks. Instead, they should be used as motivation to get better. She praised Pony Club as a great foundation and encouraged all to continue their education. Volunteering at dressage shows and attending any kind of horse competition to watch top riders and horses are good ways to keep learning. At another station, hunter/jumper trainer and professional braider and groom Lisa Rathfelder shared many terrific tips.
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Written by Kim F. Miller
Wednesday, 30 September 2015 20:53
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