Cynthia Dunoyer and Casanova

Century Club Team #71

I got Casanova as a sixteen-year-old, he knew walk, trot 'n canter... In three years I taught him everything I know; he was such an attentive, enthusiastic student!  I'd try something new once, do it a second time, and then I think, short rest. At that moment he would do it himself, as if to say, "I know it, Mama, you don't have to tell me!" 

So I decided we could easily do a fourth level test for our Century Ride.   Though he was quite worried all during the ride - new surroundings, flower pots, LOUDspeaker - his self-control was commendable so I was complimenting him the whole time. . .

Dressage enthusiasts may remember Signor Fagotto, brilliant graduate of Nancy Chesney's School, or Capitaine Fracasse, star of the Ballet of the same name.  Mother of four, grandmother of eleven, my husband is French; it was in France that Dressage all started.  As I watched beautiful rides I had to ask myself:  But HOW do they do all this?  You saw nothing from the rider.  This is Magic.  SO! I had to find out!
 
Cynthia and Casanova's ride took place on June 5, 2010 at The Colorado Horse Park (formerly High Prairie) in Parker.