DHF Hosts Dazzling Divas and a Sizzling Star

Teamwork, fun, success and a lot of laughter were all achieved at the first Dancing Horse Dressage Diva Youth Team Competition event June 12th. The bright pink tee shirts could be seen from afar, and the laughter could be heard until late into the night. Waking up at 3:30AM and not getting home until 11:00PM…and it was well worth it.

The Divas, Ellie Hart, Christina Sharkey and Sarah Wheeler all rode solid tests at the Festival of Future Champions. Together their trusty mounts carried the Divas to a Team victory, which was celebrated with pizza, soda, many pictures and excited calls/texts to anxious parents.

Ellie and Panama were relaxed and confident for their rides, enjoying 66% and 67.5% for Intro A and B. Panama seemed to enjoy the pomp and circumstance of the showing atmosphere.

Christina and Finn, having ridden together only 3 times, received a 57.8% and 62.857% in Training 1 and 2. Both Halley and Nike Mendenhall came to cheer on the pair.

Sarah and Riley, their first show off property, rode beautifully together receiving a 71% and 66% in Training 2 and 1, respectively. Riley drew attention with his unique braiding and stellar performance, which made Sarah very proud.

Congratulations to our talented, fun-loving equestrians! All the fun, well most of the fun, captured in Photos.

The much anticipated, long awaited date announcement is here: Heather Blitz will be at DHF August 21-23, 2009. Heather’s focus is on the effect of the rider’s body and aids on the horse. She teaches a clear and easy to understand system of training to riders of all levels. More information about Heather is available at her Web site: http://www.heatherblitz.info/. As the #2 US rider on the FEI World Dressage Rankings list, she has also been:

• Awarded a place on the USEF Long List
• Invited to the USEF team training sessions
• Invited to accompany the U.S. team to Germany
• Successful in the International Grand Prix ring and 2006 World Equestrian Games
• A guest judge and test rider at the Pavo Cup in Holland and for the Danish National Championship for 5 year olds

Heather keeps a busy schedule of lessons, clinics and symposiums in Denmark, England and throughout the U.S. DHF is honored to have Heather share her expertise and knowledge with the DHF Community. Auditing spots are still available, if interested in this extraordinary experience, contact Jennifer@DancingHorseFarmOH.com.