I must say goodbye to Megan Montague and Otto. The next photo is Megan Riccolo and Cricket. Both girls graduated from Notre Dame in May 06.

I wish the best for them as they strike off into the real world as young adults and hope that they keep horses in their lives always.

Natalie Perry on Shakana a 20-yo Arab mare used primarily for police patrol work. She'll stand for gun fire, under helicopters, and walks in traffic.

A dressage show is a vacation for her! She won both of her tests at her first dressage show!

Debbra Patzer and Quaker, a very tall Canadian sporthorse. He's 8 and just beginning his dressage training. He's soft & strong & will go a long way.

Whitney Tacket riding her Arab gelding Rocket. Whitney is taking a keen interest in dressage as well as jumping.

Ann Flanery on her mare, Emma. Emma is working on first level but she has difficult confirmation, so I will feature her often as she progresses.

Carol Walker and her mare, Chinos. Carol brought Chinos from Europe. She is a warmblood with a wonderful temperment and is a pleasure to ride.

This is Jen McClain riding Swizzle, Karen McDonald's Hanovarian/TB gelding. Swizzle is just under saddle.

Karen McDonald on her dressage horse, Siegfried. Sieg is a Hanovarian/TB and is brother to Swizzle. Here they are working on his leg yield.

Kelly on her Clydesdale/Quarter Horse gelding. This horse is just under saddle & is a little quick & wiggly for Kelly right now, hence the bit assist.

Lauren Hudack on Bell. Bell is also a Quarter Horse and splits her training between dressage and pleasure riding.

Liz Grainger riding her young Quarter Horse, Guines. He's a talented dressage horse in the making. Other loves: pleasure hunter.

Megan Riccolo on her TB mare, Cricket. Megan competes in eventing and works at dressage with Cricket to improve their scores.

Megan Montague on Otto, and Irish Sport Horse. Megan events Otto at preliminary and advanced level. We hope to see her at Rolex someday.

Pat Turk is riding Ed. It is Pat's desire to event because Ed is a bold jumper. They are working on training level to improve balance & communication.

Pattie Varner riding her mare, Katie. Katie is a Quarter Horse from the western pleasure discipline. She's a nice, active dressage horse now.

Rachael Cieslolka riding her registered Morgan, Indy. He's a tad overweight here. Rachael calls him her "air fern."

Sue Simpson & her Trakehner gelding, Tar Baby. He is long & can be difficult to put together but he knows his lateral moves & can do a flying change.