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

Shelley Day
Apr 20, 20201 min read
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Senior Horses Going Strong
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....

Shelley Day
Mar 16, 20201 min read
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Natalie Lamping Clinic
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...

Shelley Day
Mar 15, 20201 min read
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IDCTA Change in Year End Award Volunteer Qualification
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...

Shelley Day
Mar 8, 20201 min read
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Day Dressage Locations
Blessed to be working out of three fantastic barns! Paddock Hills Equestrian, Union, Illinois Diamond Legacy Farm, Mukwonago, Wisconsin...

Shelley Day
Mar 7, 20201 min read
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Thank You, Clients!
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...

Shelley Day
Mar 4, 20201 min read
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Now Traveling to Madison, WI
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....

Shelley Day
Mar 1, 20201 min read
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New Color Scheme
Thank you Maple Avenue Graphics, for my new color scheme!!!

Shelley Day
Feb 8, 20201 min read
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IDCTA Banquet
I had a great time at the Ilinois Dressage and Combined Training Association banquet! It was really fun helping with all the preparations...

Shelley Day
Jan 12, 20201 min read
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IDCTA - Sponsors Wanted!
The Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association (IDCTA) is looking for sponsors and raffle donations for our annual awards...

Shelley Day
Dec 10, 20191 min read
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The Difference Between Good Riders and Great Riders
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...

Shelley Day
Oct 22, 20191 min read
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Clinics at Blue Moon Farm (Sheridan, IL)
Another great clinic at Blue Moon farm in Sheridan, Illinois! This Farm offers a quiet laid-back atmosphere. Come and join us for some...

Shelley Day
Oct 9, 20191 min read
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Working Young Horses
Foundational training for babies is so important! It is so interesting to find out each individual's personality and how you must...

Shelley Day
Sep 23, 20191 min read
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Throwback Thursday!
Feeling sentimental on this throwback Thursday! Longtime mentor Kim Barteau and myself riding Roscoe, who we recently lost. # ❤️horse #...

Shelley Day
Sep 19, 20191 min read
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It is not the bit that is the problem... it is the hand that holds it.
I believe connection is the hardest thing to teach, the hardest thing to learn. It also the most rewarding part of dressage , when the...

Shelley Day
Sep 17, 20191 min read
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Thank you Fire & Earth Photography!
A big thank you to Violetta Talley of Fire and Earth Photography multimedia design for helping me with my website today! Your patience...

Shelley Day
Sep 6, 20191 min read
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Goodbye, my friend
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...

Shelley Day
Aug 18, 20191 min read
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Photos from Balmoral
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...

Shelley Day
Aug 9, 20191 min read
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Happy 4th of July from Day Dressage!
Happy 4th of July from Day Dressage! God's blessings to all who continue to fight for our freedom! # grateful

Shelley Day
Jul 4, 20191 min read
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IDCTA Summer Dressage June 22-23
Had a great time this past weekend at the IDCTA horse show! Extremely well run show. The high point awards and certificates given with...

Shelley Day
Jun 25, 20191 min read
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