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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=

Jan 20th, 2021: Hi everyone! I had a super lesson with Cappy this morning! My body was super relaxed and ready to go, and settling into the surcingle was easier than weeks past. Today was really special because I got to use reins with Cappy for the first time and it was my first time using looped reins! I was completely in sync with him and could follow his movement with my body and hands fluidly. I really felt like a Grand Prix rider, and I have a feeling that pretty soon we’ll be riding circles around everyone! The looped reins were really helpful as I had a secure place to hold and didn’t have to worry about them slipping through my hands. I have another lesson tomorrow and I’m excited to keep working towards my goals! Maybe I’ll be able to practice a test with Cappy soon 😊. I’m learning more about myself every day, doing my best to be present in the moment, and hopeful for the future 😊❤️🐴🇺🇸 . #loopedreins #reins #fyp #photooftheday #thefutureisbright #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #trustyourself #trusttheprocess #chasingdreams #dreambig #strongereveryday #breakingbarriers #paradressage #dressage #equestrian #paraequestrian #usef #adultamateur #myariat #troxelhelmets #sponsoredrider #sponsorship #cappy #welshxtb #horse #horses #progressnotperfection #enjoythejourney #aspiringparalympian #cerebralpalsy (at Emerald M Therapeutic Riding Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKSAz3knb8l/?igshid=10hx48pglvpvn

Feb 18th, 2021: Horses never fail to make me smile, no matter what else is going on in my world. I have other things I like to do, but none of those things compare to the precious two hours a week I have with horses ❤️ . Cappy and I had a great ride today after the crappy weather on Thursday prevented us from working together. We worked on more balance and body awareness exercises then. The focus of today’s lesson was to try to return to the same feeling of relaxation and flow that I had last week. Today was a bit tougher as I have been sitting more than usual at home due to having extra computer work. So my hip flexors were tighter than usual. Despite this, we both did so well and I’m so proud of us. Aside from relaxation and balance, I got to try some more rein work today, and I feel like I am getting better with it each time. Mrs.Lisa and Nina came up with a cool method to teach me how to lead Cappy that feels like a combination of leading and neck rein. I have to get used to it but I’m sure we’ll be riding circles around the arena in no time ♥️🐴😊🇺🇸 . P.S Cappy got clipped! Look how cute he looks! . #horse #horses #horselove #jointhejoy #timeisprecious #enjoythejourney #enjoythemoment #progressnotperfection #trusttheprocess #photooftheday #explorepage #usef #adultamateur #troxelhelmets #troxelshare #sponsorship #sponsoredrider #cappy #goodboy #dream #dreamer #chasingdreams #strongereveryday #thefutureisbright #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #breakingbarriers #dowhatyoulove #hardwork #cerebralpalsy #aspiringparalympian https://www.instagram.com/p/CLc4rs3HP9Y/?igshid=1hdeqrk2a8067

April 14th, 2021: “Our hoofbeats were many, but our hearts beat as one”- Unknown . Cappy and I got to take a picture with our blue ribbon from the @littlebit_trc show today! I’m so thankful to everyone who helped us achieve this and so grateful to have the opportunities that I so with Cappy. This ribbon holds a special place in my heart because it has inspired me to keep going and not give up on my dreams. It is more than just a blue decoration, it means that my dreams are possible. . I have been working very hard to be a better rider for Cappy in our independent riding sessions by building endurance and strength through bike riding and other exercises at home, and that work has been paying off! Today I found it much easier to sit forward so that my hands could come down, and I could tolerate riding in the heat for longer than usual. Tracking left was also way easier than last lesson and I felt more confident in what I was doing. The right was smooth sailing as usual. I need to work on keeping the whips even while holding the reins, because when we were tracking left i kept holding it in such a way that mede Cappy want to move right instead of stay close to the rail. So, we are going to be doing @equicizer work next lesson to help me with that and work on some other important things as well! Next week I’ll be riding Cappy in a regular bareback pad and I’m super excited to give it a try! I’m so ready, and I know it’s one step closer to being able to ride in my favorite dressage tack! I’m enjoying the journey with Shane and Cappy so much, even through my doubts and worries that surface sometimes, and I know that we’ll make it together as a team 😊❤️🐴🇺🇸 . #team #teamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #partnership #horsemanship #usef #adultamateur #dressage #paradressage #equestrian #paraequestrian #horses #explorepage #photooftheday #fyp #enjoythejourney #trusttheprocess #strongereveryday #thefutureisbright #troxelhelmets #troxelshare #sponsoredrider #ariat #myariat #kerritseq #chasingdreams #blueribbon #strongereveryday #cerebralpalsy #aspiringparalympian #la2028 (at Emerald M Therapeutic Riding Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNqKlc3nnVe/?igshid=1w1p37ctn47nx

Feb 12, 2020: Yesterday Cappy and I had a super fun ride! It was honestly one of the most relaxing rides I had in a long time, probably because I wasn’t so lasered in on being perfect or doing things right. I also paid more attention to my breathing and could correct my body more quickly thanks to the rhythm training from last time. Towards the end we also practiced some more rein stuff, so hopefully I will go back to learning how to direct Cappy with the looped reins soon. I hope that I can maintain this level of relaxation in all my rides, as it will be so helpful. My seat and legs are staying more consistent and I’m so pleased with our work. . I was supposed to have a dressage lesson today with Shane to go over the comments from Grade 1 Novice Test A, but it was canceled due to a bad thunderstorm. I miss my Shaners but I know will be back at it soon. Today hasn’t been the best day for a lot of reasons, but I’m doing my best to stay positive and not dwell on it. A bad day doesn’t equal a bad life. I’m choosing to focus on the good 😊❤️🐴🇺🇸 . #positivity #thinkpositive #relaxation #celebratethelittlethings #progressnotperfection #trusttheprocess #enjoythejourney #photooftheday #explorepage #troxelhelmets #troxelshare #sponsorship #sponsoredrider #usef #adultamateur #dressage #paradressage #equestrian #paraequestrian #strongereveryday #breakingbarriers #dreambig #dreamer #chasingdreams #cappy #goodboy #welshxtb #cerebralpalsy #aspiringparalympian (at Emerald M Therapeutic Riding Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLQBxrunnJt/?igshid=12t15q9oysb8z

“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 14th, 2021: Today I got back on Shane for the first time since Christmas break and we had a great lesson! It felt really good to be back with my buddy. When I got on we had to lower my stirrup leathers by 4 holes because my legs are doing so much better with all of the surcingle work on Cappy and the hip flexor stretching I’ve been doing at home. I had a short lesson so Shane and I worked the first four movements of Grade I Intro B. Because I wasn’t as tight i was able to get Shane a little bit more forward which was great! He did really well with what we worked on today, aside from being a bit sticky with turning to the right which is new for him. He did shoulder-in instead at first, but after a few tries I was able to get him to circle right. I’m not sure if my cues were off, if he was experiencing tightness on his right side and it was uncomfortable, or what made him reluctant to turn right, but I know he did his best for me and that’s all I can ask for. I do know that my hands are my biggest enemy when it comes to my riding and it’s going to take a lot to reprogram my muscle memory to correct the issues I have, but I know I will be better with them if I keep working at it. I did try holding the reins with my whole palm closed around them instead of with my thumbs on top, and it allowed me to stay more open and balanced. I’m proud of myself and Shane for the work we did today. All the small improvements I have been learning about and making have been helping so much, and the future looks brighter all the time. Good boy Shaners ❤️🐴😊🇺🇸 . #horse #horses #dressage #paradressage #paradressagerider #grade1paradressage #equestrian #paraequestrian #usef #adultamateur #dreambig #workhard #hardwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #troxelhelmets #sponsoredrider #sponsorship #thefutureisbright #chasingdreams #breakingbarriers #strongereveryday #progressnotperfection #trustheprocess #cerebralpalsy #aspiringparalympian (at Quantum Leap Farm, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKC-srrnQPZ/?igshid=14r7ze2w5rpvp