Monthly Archives: December 2011

Working Radiance In Hand at Devon (“I prayed I wouldn’t face plant.”)

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Ashley

The time had come; Radiance and I were headed to Dressage at Devon.  The trailer ride was 12 hours, included a over night stay at another breeding farm where the horses could stretch their legs, followed by a 2 hour … Continue reading →

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Arriving at Devon (“When the lights go down and the curtains open…”)

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Ashley

We arrived at the park on Monday. After settling in, it was time to ride Radiance.  We tacked up and headed to the warm up.  There were horses everywhere; the warm up arena felt microscopic, and Radiance did feel much … Continue reading →

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Our First In-Hand Class at Devon (“not live in her past mistakes or inadequacies.”)

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Ashley

Wednesday had come.  Today was the class for Four Year Old & Older Maiden & Yeld  Mares,  the USEF Materiale 4 & 5 yr old Mares, and the USDF/Great American Ins. Group Mare Championship.  Radiance and I were going to … Continue reading →

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Competing in the 4 & 5 year old Materiale Class at Devon (“…make myself disappear.”)

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Ashley

Now I knew I had a quality horse.  Radiance just took first place out of nineteen horses.  It would look really bad if I couldn’t ride her well.  The pressure was greater now.  We had eyes on us.   When you … Continue reading →

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