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Last Show of 2009

The first weekend in December, I competed in the last show of the year, which was the Dressage Holiday Special at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank California. All horses were great and this time it was Donatello (pictured right) who won his two classes. All of my horses are just where I want them right now and I'm trying to keep them happy and healthy, so we'll be ready for the 2010 show season. I am looking forward to 2010 with all the big shows and championships. I plan to ride two smaller shows in January before the first CDI in Indio in February. With so many big shows in 2010, I know I will be busy--but it will be a lot of fun!

Below is a photo of Finally at the Dressage Holiday Special:

Mette's Fall Newsletter

So what's up?

Summer when by very quickly! I don't really know where it went, but now it's fall and I love it! We had such a hot summer, so the cooler weather feels great!

During the hot summer months I normally don't compete that much, so after Lamplight and the finals I have not been in the show ring.I have given clinics in canada and the U.S and that is always fun. There are so many nice riders and horses out there and it's great to be able to give them some help. I always enjoy working with riders who are eager to learn.

My own horses are fine.Taison is working his way up to Grand Prix, but will still go in the show ring in Prix St. Georges and Intermediare I. I did ride in one clinic with Robert Dover,and Taison really stepped up to the plate! Robert was very happy with the work we put in. Taison is such a cool guy: hard working and always tries his best. He is always up for what ever....and right now feels very good!!!!

Finally is coming along. It's a long road with a new horse and I will take the time it will take. I had him with me in the clinic with Robert, who was very impressed with him. We are showing Prix St. Georges and Intermediare I for now, but I'm working on quality, strength and basics. I'm so happy that I have him and thankful for the help and the support I have in "Finally Partners" is so cool!!!!

Donatello and Rockefeller are happy and healthy. Both are working their way up to Prix St. Georges and maybe the Developing Horses. They are also fun to work with and I'm feeling we are on a good path. Basquewille is now my assistant Anna's schoolmaster. Anna is doing great in Intermediare I and is learning all the movements up to Grand Prix. Anna is doing a great job and so is my beloved horse. They are very nice together and Basquewille is so proud to teach Anna how to ride at this level. Basquewille is very sound and healthy and is still Very jealous when I spend time with my other horses. That is something he absolutly doesn't like. He knows he is # 1 and so it will be!!!

Debbie McDonald is back to help me! She will come to my barn three times a week and I'm so appreciative that she has committed to come. She is a great teacher and a very good friend. I treasure her time and eagle eyes tremendously and I'm really really thankful.

In November I will get help from the judge's point of view. My friend and and a wonderful judge Birgitta Bergsten will fly out from Sweden again to to help me. Every word of input from Birgitta is worth its weight in gold. She is so correct, so honestand doesn't miss a beat. I really trust her input; it's straightforward and I promise you...She knows what she is talking about and she speaks her mind. Between the two eagles, Debbie and Birgitta, I might make it.

I will show in L.A. in December and from January on. I'm looking forward to 2010, but I promise to keep you all posted before then.

Until I write again, all the best! Stay safe, work hard and enjoy!

Mette

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