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What a great event!.... Having never been to Richland Park in Michigan, I was really impressed with this event. It was horse, rider and spectator friendly. For an area which would not be seen as “horsey,” this event incorporated something for everyone, which could be noted by the number of locals who attended daily to watch. 

The True Prospect team did the trip in 11 hours and all horses arrived safe and happy. With Kelley as my right-hand girl, we got the 12 horses settled in in a timely fashion.

We had a clinic with Scott yesterday, and it was great, and you'll hear all about it tomorrow. Today, though, I present a harrowing tale of intrepid adventurers, fell beasts, and a soggy end. Let it never be said, dear readers, that dressage riders are not hard-core.

Saddle fitting is one part art, one part science and one part magic. And like anything artistic or scientific, there's an element of practice involved; the more horses you see, the more saddles you see, the better trained your eye becomes.

It is crucial that an educated and experienced professional be involved in the fitting of a saddle to a horse and rider, and by that I do not mean someone who simply reps one brand of saddle for one company.

For as long as I can remember, everyone I have ever known that has travelled to Europe, whether equestrian or otherwise, has said it was the experience of a lifetime. Thus, when the opportunity came to not only go to Europe, but to go to Europe and ride…let’s just say I jumped on that plane as fast as I possibly could.