What a great week at NEDA Fall Festival! I was so proud of Paco Taco taking care of me in such an electric environment. This is one of the biggest Dressage shows in the country and the longest show we've been to yet. Thanks to Sara Schmitt for prepping us for this type of environment and for helping to manage both of our energy. Each day we rode in front of multiple FEI judges who just got back from WEG judging the top athletes in the world. The first day we rode through our team test and received a 70.2%. The next day I rode through my new freestyle created by Debbie Marriott. I love the music and we got awesome feedback and a 76.167%!! The last day we were both tired, but pulled out a 71

I guess it has been a while since I updated everyone! El Paso and I had our last string of shows at the beginning of August at Red Tail Farm. There was a heat advisory the last few days, and if you know me you know I don’t function well in the heat (or the cold)— wait why did I come to New Jersey?! Hahaha.. Again, Taco was amazing. He’s learning to use his body better and better. We made some equipment changes right before the show and it was great to test it out at this show. We rode through our Individual Championship Test the first day and got a 75.882%. The second day we rode through our Team Test and got a 67.879%. Sara Schmitt really helped me manage in the heat and push in the warm u