I am not a dressage rider. I just play one in the arena.
I started dressage at the ripe old age of <cough> 40. I had been a hunter/jumper for 5 years already and finally admitted that I sucked! I just didn’t have the eye for it. I’ve always loved dressage and the beauty and grace of dancing with horses.
I currently ride with an instructor that’s Fourth Level, Center Riding Certified. I sometimes refer to her as the Goddess. She’s done a great job of refining and fine tuning me.
Other things of note: I’m a wife and mother to a teenage boy. We have a Golden Retriever, Chocolate Labrador and a cat. I work full-time in the corporate office of a retail company building catalogs and in store signs.
I hope you enjoy my journey.

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July 6, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Chris Stafford
Hi,
I host the Dressage Radio Show and would like to have a chat with you. Please let me know how I can reach you.
Thanks,
Chris Stafford
ww.dressageradio.com
July 6, 2009 at 2:51 pm
dressage rider
Hi Chris, I’d love to chat with you. I sent contact info to your email address.
July 29, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Rhonda
Hi
I just listened to your chat on the dressage Radio show and loved it. We all have the same problems and its nice to hear about others in the same boat. I would like you to contact me via my email address if you don’t mind.
July 29, 2009 at 8:00 pm
dressage rider
Hi Rhonda, Thank you for the kind words. Learning how to ride “correctly” can be very frustrating. I replied to your email and look forward to chatting with you.
October 22, 2009 at 4:47 am
coeurdeleon
Hello!
I just began my journey, and am having a marvelous time reading your blog! I have laughed and cried, recognizing myself in several of your stories…thanks so much for sharing! I am a big fan!!
October 22, 2009 at 12:48 pm
dressage rider
Hi Coeurdeleon, I hope you spend more time laughing then crying while reading my blog. If you’re working on the 20-meter torture circle don’t lose hope. I share my own frustration in earlier posts. Feel free to make topic suggestions. Enjoy your journey!
December 16, 2009 at 1:15 am
halfpass
You are not alone…I took up riding at age 46…..and nearly twelve years later I still love the journey despite a body that does not really care to cooporate with the new instructions it has to follow…..but we adults really do make the best riders! We’re committed, disciplined, patient ,and understand the value of long term goals!
Here’s to the process and to our horses! Here’s to the adult amateur!!!
December 16, 2009 at 1:31 am
dressage rider
I’ll join you in that toast! To the adult amateur!