Saturday, Courvoisier and Cindy placed first of 5 competitors in Second Level Test 4 [62.619], scoring 7s on Gaits and Rider; 8s on half turn on the haunches, free walk, and simple canter transition; and a 9 for their final halt and salute. Well done Cindy!
Kristin earned a blue ribbon on Fabiano, an "attractive horse," for Second Level Test 1 Open Saturday
On the right is Edda, one of Cindy's new students. Performing First Level Test 1. Her "talented horse" Sebastian scored 8 on Gaits and 7s on Impulsion, Submission, and Rider. Congratulations Edda on your 67.333. Shown below are Kim and Tosh riding Training Level Test 4 and First Level Test 1. The model of consistency, this pair scored perilously close to 60.000 on both tests.
Normally, dressage and extreme sports have nothing in common. But the extreme heat Sunday prompted officials to waive formal attire by mid-morning and tested the endurance of HPF riders, mounts, and grooms.
Cindy [L] on Pallas Interagro performing Second Level Test 4. The pair placed 3rd, with an 8 on the quality of the serpentine, and 7s for Gaits, Impulsion and Rider. During their First Level Test 4 Saturday, "charming" Pallas "cooperated well" with Cindy for a score of 67.632 and a third-place showing.
Cindy and Ravel riding First Level Test 4. Their test the day before had "many nice movements with highlights in the canter", earning them a 64.737.
Cindy on Courvoisier, performing Second Level Test 4. Collective Marks included 7s for Gaits and Rider., with 7s for their canter serpentine, free walk, and collected canter, left lead.
Kristin rides Second Level Test 4 on Fabiano [L]and First Level Test 4 on Panache. On Saturday, Kristin and Panache [below] placed second in a field of 8, with a score of 68.158 and consistent 7s in Collective Marks.
