The final U.S. Young Horse Dressage Training Session in spring 2013 wrapped up Sunday 28 April 2013 at Oak Hill Farm in Lockport, Illinois. The two-day training session featured 11 horses between the ages of four and six and was once again led by USEF Young Horse Coach Scott Hassler.
"We had a terrific training session at Oak Hill Farm in Illinois. There was once again a nice balance of U.S.-bred and imported horses," said Hassler. "It was great to see riders I have worked with in the past with new horses as well as meeting some new professionals. Overall there was nice quality riding and I have a good feeling I will see some of these combinations at the U.S. Young Horse Dressage National Championships in August. Participation from the auditors was also very strong which reaffirmed to me that this central area of our country is very dedicated to the development of young dressage horses."
The open training session was attended by breeders, horse owners and local young horse enthusiasts. In addition to two days of mounted lessons, participants enjoyed discussions with Hassler.
Participants in this training session included:
- Megan McIsaac on the 4-yo Elbricht (by Tietse x Folkert) - Owner: Susan and Rick Neipert
- Jenna Strauss on the 5-yo I’m Full of Stuff (by Pascal De Pau) - Owner: Jenna Strauss
- Martin Kuhn on the 4-yo Endeavor (by Armani x Gribaldi) - Owner: John Gerlt, Jennifer Quirk, and Allison Gerlt
- Jessica Starck on the 6-yo Lisandro (by Lintas x Lacoste) - Owner: Mary Lou Starck
- Linda Schultz on the 4-yo Dauntless B (by Dacaprio x Linaro) - Owner: Linda Schultz
- Amanda Johnson on the 5-yp Dalakarlian (by Coconut Grove x Lester) - Owner: Kaye-Eileen Willard and Bethany Willard Seeboth
- Amy Lewis on the 5-yo Sir Steinerman (by Stedinger x Don Primero) - Owner: Amy Lewis
- Patricia Becker on the 6-yo Freedom (by Feuri x Walk On Top) - Owner: Anne Ramsay
- Ken Borden on the 4-yo iamo’s Royal Reid (by Tiamo Trocadero x Davignon) - Owner: Ken Borden
- Ken Borden on the 5-yo Raybol (by Raymeister x Parabol) - Owner: Ken Borden
- Kara Kush on the 5-yo Davanna (by Rousseau x Welt Hit II) - Owner: Kara Kush
"The camaraderie, passion, and learning that went on there, in one short weekend, was inspirational,” said participant Jessica Starck. "The passion Scott has for what he does, the love he has for the horse, and the knowledgeable creative approach he has to teaching is extremely prevalent. We all agreed we are proud to have him represent us."
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