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Apr 9, 2022: “The difference between try and triumph is a little umph” - Unknown . On the Saturday before Easter I rode Griffin independently for the first time in several months. We practiced Grade 1 Novice Test A and had a few bobbles but it went great! I think we are going to be able to film the test for virtual judging again soon and I’m excited! We are getting better all the time and Griffin was such a good boy. Thank you so much for putting up with me buddy, I know you don’t understand why I do these crazy dressage tests. I appreciate you so much 😊❤️🐴🇺🇸 . I will put the whole video of us riding up soon. . #equinepartner #equinepartnership #dressage #paradressage #dressagetest #dressageteam #fyp #photooftheday #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #trusttheprocess #enjoythejourney #usef #adultamateur #chasingdreams #breakingbarriers #littlesteps #sponsoredrider #troxelhelmets #troxelshare #kerritseq #kerritsrootd #neverknockgoods #cerebralpalsy #disabledathlete #strongereveryday #goodboy #aspiringparalympian (at Quantum Leap Farm, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcjsjqYMKsM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“Horses lend us the wings we lack” - Pam Brown I got to ride Cappy independently today! It was a blast and I can’t wait to do it again! It was way easier than the first time I tried it and that made me so happy. Cappy was such a happy boy and had floppy ears the whole time I was guiding him around 😊 If at first you don’t succeed try again! I even managed to remember to use my elbows when asking him to halt and he did. I’m so proud of myself for not giving up when using the reins in a different way was hard. Look at us now! Soon we’ll be riding circles around everyone and having the best time ❤️😊🇺🇸🐴 . I’m wearing my @kerritseq Willow Ice Fil Top and Juniper Ice Fil Tights just in time for #cpawarenessday tomorrow. Don’t forget to wear green and #gogreenforcp for all the CP warriors out there, and be on the lookout for more CP awareness goodness from me 💚💚💚 . #try #dontgiveup #dontquit #trustyourself #trusttheprocess #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #independence #explorepage #photooftheday #horses #dressage #paradressage #equestrian #paraequestrian #troxelhelmets #troxelshare #sponsoredrider #kerritseq #kerritsrootd #usef #adultamateur #chasingdreams #breakingbarriers #strongereveryday #hardworkpaysoff #cerebralpalsy #aspiringparalympian #la2028 (at Emerald M Therapeutic Riding Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM0Q6oJnQU5/?igshid=1vfxywkm631xx

March 13th, 2021:”Trying to do it all and expecting that it all can be done exactly right is a recipe for disappointment.”- Cheryl Sandberg . Yesterday Shane I Were working on FEI Grade 1 Novice Test A again because I want to try to refilm it for virtual judging sometime In April or May. After my lesson I spent a great deal of time looking at this picture in particular and scrutinizing the way I looked in the saddle. I should have sat forward a tiny bit more and bent my elbows so that my arms would be in a more comfortable place and I could ride better and get Shane more forward etc . I was upset with myself because I was not focused enough on what my body was doing because I was paying attention to the test. But the quote above and a really nice person reminded me that we can’t have it all perfect, especially when there is so much to focus on. So instead, I will say that I am so proud of both of us for getting the figures in the test more correct even with obstacles in the way. I’m proud that we both tried our best. I can always place more focus on my seat and position next time. . I will never stop giving 110% every day, because that is more important than being perfect. I will never stop loving and praising the horses I work with even if we could have done better. I will never stop believing in myself and going down this path even though it is difficult. I want to have a positive influence on this sport and the people in it, because it means so much to me, and I have faith that I will go far. I know that those of you out there who are doubting yourself are meant for great things. Please don’t give up, I believe in you. . #progressnotperfection #progress #dontgiveup #keeptrying #believeinyourself #trusttheprocess #enjoythejourney #explorepage #photooftheday #fyp #usef #adultamateur #dressage #paradressage #equestrian #paraequestrian #horses #myariat #kerritseq #troxelhelmets #troxelshare #sponsoredrider #strongereveryday #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #thefutureisbright #dontstopbelieving #cerebralpalsy #aspiringparalympian (at Quantum Leap Farm, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMZ0dyXHKDP/?igshid=1jabppbvikfs5

Jan 21st, 2021: Cappy and I had a fantastic lesson yesterday! I’m feeling so much more confident in my balance skills and am getting stronger all the time. One surprising thing that happened yesterday was that my knees were even when I was sitting down! Usually my left knee is up higher than the right because my hip flexor is tighter on that side, but this time my left leg was stretching down too. It felt really strange to be sitting evenly because I’m used to being off to the right, but I did my best to remember what evenness felt like. I also got to have more practice with the looped reins and I had so much fun with it! I know that I still have some things to work on, like breaking my habit of leaning back too far and looking down at the halt, but I know that I will get better at it with practice. I’ve decided to take a new approach with my riding mindset and imagine that every lesson is really training for the Paralympics, because that’s my ultimate goal. It has really helped me to celebrate all the small moments that will lead to success, and keep in mind that mistakes are not failures but learning opportunities. We must first believe before we can be. Believing in ourselves and being able to visualize ourselves in the place we want to be, knowing that we are worthy of a place there, is the first step to realizing our goals. Whether I’m with Shane or Cappy, I can look at what I accomplished that lesson and know that we are one step closer every day. Look out world, we’re coming for you. 😊❤️🐴🇺🇸 . ROOTD Top- @kerritseq Breeches- @tuffrider_ Boots- @ariatequestrian Helmet- @troxelhelmets . #mindset #mindsetiseverything #goals #photooftheday #paradressage #dressage #paraequestrian #equestrian #dream #dreambig #imagine #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #progressnotperfection #onedayatatime #thefutureisbright #trusttheprocess #strongereveryday #usef #adultamateur #kerritseq #troxelhelmets #sponsoredrider #sponsorship #myariat #breakingbarriers #cappy #welshxtb #horse #cerebralpalsy #aspiringparalympian (at Emerald M Therapeutic Riding Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKWje-SHfhu/?igshid=18cqws9krc93z

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating with friends and family! I wanted to share some extra footage and pictures from my practice of Grade 1 Novice Test A. I’m still so proud of how Shaners did with this practice and I’m very excited to film it. After we film Novice Test A, I’m going to go back and do Intro Test B because I skipped over it. We may be going a little out of order but that’s okay, you live and you learn. ❤️🐴😊🇺🇸 . #youliveandyoulearn #liveandlearn #horses #horse #horsesofinstagram #equestrian #paraequestrian #dressage #paradressage #dressagerider #paradressagerider #dressagetest #usef #oyes #oyesequestrian #adultamateur #adultammy #kerrits #kerritseq #myariat #troxelhelmets #goodboy #thefutureisbright #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #chasingdreams #breakingbarriers #strongereveryday #aspiringparalympian #cp #cerebralpalsy https://www.instagram.com/p/CIDwjyPHORr/?igshid=18rfpx8e4ltk2

Oct 8th, 2020: Hey everyone! I had a great ride with Shane today where I really worked on my body position and finding my seat! Mrs Jenna helped me keep Shane walking so I could focus more on asking Shane for things clearly and where i was going in the arena. He responded so well and was such a good boy and got so many pats! Ashley said my back is getting stronger and I was able to sit without loosing my balance when Shane swung his hind end out! Here’s a cute picture of Shane and I before I left, and scroll to see videos! What do you think of my riding position? 😊❤️🐴 . #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #equine #equines #equestrian #paraequestrian #dressage #paradressage #usef #adultamateur #teamcaf #kerritseq #ariat #troxelhelmets #aspiringparalympian #equineassistedtherapy #therapeuticriding #therapyhorse #therapyhorses #shane #americanpainthorse #goodboy #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #thefutureisbright #breakingbarriers #chasingdreams #cerebralpalsy #cp #disabledbutnotreally (at Quantum Leap Farm, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGNzHRnayU/?igshid=1p4ks5zy2rsyx

Tudor is always ready for a picture! Stay tuned for racehorse pictures, I'm headed to Denver for the week! #travel #horseselfie #blueskies #horsekisses #onekhelmet #kerritseq