April 27, 2008

Camera Day ~ Dressage Clinic

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"Floreal"
Danish Warmblood

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Yesterday, it was Dressage Clinic Day at the Equestrian Center. Even though it was a hot day, I grabbed my camera and was soon sitting in the sun clicking as many photos as possible.

These horses were special ... they belong to my friends. I was really proud of them. In spite of the heat, they gave their best.


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Floreal


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Floreal, born in Jutland, Denmark,
is the son of the famous "Olympic Ferro".

Floreal is just getting started
and is already thrilling us all.

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Floreal with his devoted mom, Peggy
and his rider/trainer, Mary.


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Alfredo, the Dressage Clinician, works a new dressage horse,
a beauty, and an absolute calm, tranquil horse.



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Mary
Rider and Trainer


After a day of riding one horse after another,
Mary takes a break in the shade.

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And now ... the big one!

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"Tango"
Dutch Friesian






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With the sound of Tango's thundering hoofs,
we ended a wonderful day.

16 comments:

  1. The only thing I know about horses is to know one when I see one. But, that "Tango" is gorgeous!

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  2. Detroit Dog,
    My sister says the same thing ... all horses look alike to her, except for color.

    Tango is one very big boy!

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  3. Even though it was hot, it seems like a wonderful way to spend the day. It's hard to pick a favorite,I love all those horses, they are absolutely gorgeous.

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  4. Frieisans are just amazing! Tango is a beauty! What makes a Friesian Dutch?

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  5. Those are some gorgeous horses-every single one.

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  6. Good to hear things are drying out for you! Love the photos :)

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  7. Oh gosh! The Friesian is so beautiful!

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  8. Thanx for the birthday wishes=) I would also have to say that tango is stunning and that he is my favorite!

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  9. Amazing pictures and such beautiful horses.
    What a high old time you've been having lately, poor you! Good to see your humour stayed intact (mostly?)

    Kim x

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  10. omg gorgeous!

    Tango is stunning.......

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  11. Ahhh, gorgeous horses... I do love the dressage!

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  12. Gorgeous horse with a princess on :)) what a view..

    also the morning visitor is very gracious

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  13. Hi,

    I'm Dutch and love to see your Friesian Horses! They have so much power, and are at the same time gracious.

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  14. These horses are very beautiful. Why don't their owner train them themselves ? Haven't they time to do it ?

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  15. Hi Portraits de Chevaux,
    The owners of the horses lack the ability and the time to train their horses.

    The owners are also learning along with their horses.

    The horses are worked separately every day, and are also worked in a clinic every few months.

    The owners take lessons on their horse several times a week.

    The goal is to get both the horses and their owners expert enough to ride in shows ... without the trainer.

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  16. HI DO YOU KNOW WERE TANGOS HOME IS. I USE TO OWN HIM AND WONDER WERE HE WENT. I MISS HIM . THANK YOU, NITA

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