A big thank you to Wisconsin Dressage and Combined Training Association for this lovely glassware! Fontana and I were Reserve Champion, Fourth Level Open and...

It's not often that I get to come across a 42-year-old horse. I see this horse every time I go to Blue Moon Farm in Sheridan, Illinois. The average age of th...

A big thank you to Natalie Lamping! In the beginning of March I had the pleasure of doing a 3-day clinic. Natalie's no-nonsense approach to teaching and keen...

For the past several years, IDCTA has given competitor the ability to pay a $50 fee in lieu of the requisite 5 hours of volunteer time needed to submit scor...

Blessed to be working out of three fantastic barns! Paddock Hills Equestrian, Union, Illinois Diamond Legacy Farm, Mukwonago, Wisconsin Blue Moon Farm, Sheri...

It is a privilege to be able to teach and train every day! Grateful to have such a wonderful group of clients. I am working everyday to keep an optimistic, c...

I had a great time teaching in the Madison, WI area today! I traveled to Liberty Equestrian Center in Verona and also a private barn. There was a great group...

Thank you Maple Avenue Graphics, for my new color scheme!!!

I had a great time at the Ilinois Dressage and Combined Training Association banquet! It was really fun helping with all the preparations with such a wonderf...

The Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association (IDCTA) is looking for sponsors and raffle donations for our annual awards banquet on January 11th. I...

Well said! My longtime mentor, Kim Barteau,would always say "do your best to not do anything you'll have to re school later". Of course he was right, we all ...

Another great clinic at Blue Moon farm in Sheridan, Illinois! This Farm offers a quiet laid-back atmosphere. Come and join us for some fun and learning! Haul...

Foundational training for babies is so important! It is so interesting to find out each individual's personality and how you must approach them to earn their...

Feeling sentimental on this throwback Thursday! Longtime mentor Kim Barteau and myself riding Roscoe, who we recently lost. # ❤️horse # Donau Prince #gratefu...

I believe connection is the hardest thing to teach, the hardest thing to learn. It also the most rewarding part of dressage , when the circle of aids are ach...

A big thank you to Violetta Talley of Fire and Earth Photography multimedia design for helping me with my website today! Your patience with the technological...

It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to this once-in-a-lifetime horse. I feel very blessed that he allowed me to be part of his life. This horse gave ...

A big thank you to John Borys Photography for these wonderful pictures! These were taken at the Balmoral Horse Show a few weeks ago. This show was particular...

Happy 4th of July from Day Dressage! God's blessings to all who continue to fight for our freedom! # grateful

Had a great time this past weekend at the IDCTA horse show! Extremely well run show. The high point awards and certificates given with ribbons to use at the ...