Had a very busy weekend at REINS! End of the year Horse event and I had my first solo art show. It was a big success with kind and wonderful comments from all and I even sold a fair amount of my art work. All proceeds go towards helping Sarah and I get to the Kansas City Show. Thanks to all! For all those interested , check out my website..www.adriadimaria.com. The staff/volunteers and riders participating in the weekend festivities were fabulous and a great time was had by all. Although we didn't ride in this show, Pan Pan got lots of love pats from just about everyone...of course.

Well, as I pulled up to the stable today, I could hear my boy Pan Pan in the background. ( For those of you who don't know.....he is quite the "chatty" fellow!) but this was an unusal about of verbalizations. He had been turned out and was having a grand time socializing with all the geldings. They all took turns grooming him..... rock star comes to town... It was fun to see. I don't think Pan Pan has been allowed herd interaction in years! While he was socializing, I had my formal lesson on a new horse, Bueller, a Belgium warm blood 16 2 hands. Bueller is a newcomer to the barn. He has a very smooth gate, and although he was a sluggish to start...we made great progress by lessons' end. There is lots of potential to grow and compete with this horse. How exciting!

This is the weekend Reins celebrates a wonderful year of riding with a horse show, games and some good hot dogs! I have the opportunity to set up a booth to display my paintings. This is an opportunity to earn some money for the trip Sarah and I will be taking in November to Kansas City for the UPHA Horse Show.

Pan Pan is no stranger to treats!

Watch some beautiful moves! This is what Dressage is about.....

Just found out some great news. Debbie McDonald, a world famous Dressage Rider and Olympic Medal Winner, is giving a clinic for Par-dressage Riders.( Date to be announced. ) Also, Shea in San Juan Capistrano is conducting a clinic on Nov 14 & 15 with the Paralympic coach. A Para-equestrian qualifier for the World Games is happening in Southern California March 12, 13 & 14 . As as many of you already know, Sarah and I will be going to Kansas City for the Exceptional Challenge Cup in Novenber. This year is looking pretty exciting!