Day 3 In San Diego
Well, I’m at the airport in San Diego awating the boarding of the redeye back to West Palm Beach via Atlanta.
I can safely say I’m not looking forward to the long trip home, but it was a great week out here in California and today was a wonderful day of Dressage.
Everyone rode well and the horses seemed to enjoy showing off what they had learned.
Guenter rode U2 through his 1st Grand Prix and I can tell you, objectively speaking, it was well over 70%! They would have received a minimum of six or seven ‘9’s’ and showed thrilling work!
I also saw perhaps one of the finest 5 year olds I’ve ever in my life seen, ridden by Beth Ball who also has a wonderful 7 year old and two other lovely Grand Prix horses.
So now I am letting down after a nice dinner and thinking how pleased I am with the standard of riding and horses out here on the west coast.
Still, I will be happy to get home to Robert, Simon, and my horses. I only hope I can sleep on the plane!
Cheers!
RD
Jennifer — July 13, 2009 @ 6:59 pm
Hey Robert,
While you were out west did you happen to see or hear about Couleur?? I often think of him and wonder how he and Melissa ended up.
Regards,
Jennifer
RDover2 — July 13, 2009 @ 7:05 pm
Hi Jennifer.
Sadly, I was told by Guenter Seidel that Couleur is no longer alive. I believe tha Malissa is doing wonderful work with resuing dogs and other small animals and I wish her well.
RD
Jennifer — July 16, 2009 @ 4:44 pm
Oh! That’s so sad. He was magnificent. Thanks for the update.
Regards,
Jennifer