Today marked a special day – my daughter’s first entry was sent to King Oak Farm in Southhampton, MA today for her first full preliminary event! It’s a big step that both trainers have said she’s ready for.
The toughest part for her, I think, is that UNH requires the new Preliminary Test A for the P/T division and King Oak requires Test B. As if Prelininary dressage wasn’t nerve racking enough!
USEF #s for horse and rider – check!
New dressage coat – check!
Working hard nearly every day – DOUBLE CHECK!
I hope I can keep the camera still for videos! I’ll be one NERVOUS mother mucker!!
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Our first show entry day has come, which means the season begins in a few weeks. Since I was unable to take my daughter south in March or April this year (due to an illness in the family), her first show will be right here in Area 1 at UNH. This will be her second P/T event – her warm up for her first Preliminary event at King Oak Horse Trails in May.
She is working hard on her dressage, since the new tests take effect this year. In a couple weeks the weather will be good enough for her to start galloping the hills around the barn to build his endurance.
So much anticipation for us both as she physically prepares and I mentally prepare for what’s ahead.
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Our seats are purchased and plane ticket purchased with miles and on September 29 – October 4 my daughter (the eventer) and I are heading to the Kentucky Horse Park to watch the Eventing portion of the World Equestrian Games.
I’ve heard of several other friends from all over the country who will also be there. I’m so excited I can hardly stand it. In true mother mucker form, you can be sure I’ll be blogging from the road.
But focus … we still have our own riding season ahead!
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A clinic with Leslie de Grandmaison
April 18, 2010
Monks Stables
148 Halls Village Rd, Chester, NH
Sponsored by the Area 1 Adult Rider Program
An exceptional opportunity to garner further clarification of the new USEA dressage tests prior to the start of the season. Leslie has the unique ability to work with riders and horses of varying backgrounds. She understands the flexibility necessary when working with multi-faceted Event horses and riders, while maintaining the classical principles of dressage through clear and concise communication.
Leslie de Grandmaison has ridden and trained horses for more than 25 years while studying with some of the world’s best dressage masters and clinicians. With strong emphasis on correct rider position and appropriate advancement, Leslie’s balanced and systematic style creates happy, healthy and successful horse and rider teams in dressage and eventing. She is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist, a USDF “L” graduate with distinction, and British Horse Society Assistant Instructor Certified. She currently teaches and trains at Apple Valley Farm in Harvard, Massachusetts and Saltbox Farm in Auburn, New Hampshire.
All levels are encouraged.
Private lessons are available for $65.00.
Adult Rider Program members – cost is $55.00.
Auditors are welcome at no charge.
Please contact Katie Murphy at (603) 391-6078 or info@murphyeventing.com for scheduling and more information.
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Former Olympic Champion Leslie Law:
Courtesy of Eventing Radio
Former Olympic Champion, Leslie Law, is our guest this week fresh from his win at Pine Top and with a view to Rolex, Kentucky Three Day Event with 2009 Horse of the Year, Mystere du Val. Plus, why co-host Ashley Adams says, ‘Don’t Be Afraid to Ask!’ Listen in…
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