Strawson's Spring News

I can’t believe how the time flies! So much has happened in the past few weeks that I want to share. I will try and be brief.

First we have to announce the safe arrival of Janice Alperin’s new partner Legacy! He arrived on May 1^st, and is settling in wonderfully. They are going to make a great team. Congratulations.

Janice, Lauren & Hilary on Legacy's first day!

The whole team with Legacy: Barb, Janice, Lauren & Hilary (Photo courtesy of Judi Rosenfeld)

Congratulations are also due to Hilary, who is now a qualified USDF Associate Instructor after completing her USDF Workshops in Riding, Lungeing, and Teaching.

There are still more congratulations for the results of our team this past weekend at the PVDA !

Jennifer Foulon rode Janice Alperin’s Morgan and her own horse, Ferrero in training level test 3 and 4. Jennifer did a wonderful job with Morgan and was 5^th in the Training for one day, and the second day got a 64.4% and placed 4^th, giving her one qualifying score for the Regional finals.

Jennifer had amazing results on Furley, placing in 4^th in 2 classes with a very large field of riders! But we are especially excited about her 76.8%, which brought her also the Training level high score of the show. Congrats to Jennifer and Hilary (her main instructor)! (she also qualified for the BLMs and has one score for the Region 1 finals)

I was lucky to ride Judi Rosenfeld’s horse, Zivona ISF in first 1 and 2. She won 3 out of her 4 classes. We were especially happy with the 69.444% in First 2. Judi will have her first outing of the season the first weekend of June.

Jennifer, Hilary & Judi at Morven Park

The next show will be the Raleigh CDI for Degas and I. We will do the PSG, Intermediare I and Intermediare Freestyle. Brian will be driving down with me, and will be my groom for the weekend.

The next show for our group will be the Morven Park show the weekend of June 6 and 7.

There is one more really important thing I want to share. We are in full swing preparing for this year's Ride for Life, and we need everyone's support. You can help us and the cause in several ways:

1. Check out the IRide Million hits campaign!!!! Please view these videos, subscribe to the Youtube channel and post comments! www.youtube.com/user/iride4l

2. Come to the Jill Hassler-Scoop Dancing Horse Challenge on June 27^th and bring several friends with you! It is at the Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. There is a $15 suggested donation at the door. Check it out at www.pvdarideforlife.org