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April 18, 2008

The Dressage Foundation Gives Adult Amateur a Chance to Learn From Professional

Kathy Doyel, an Ontario, CA. resident, recently attended a one-week intensive dressage training seminar with her horse, Nautique in Yorba Linda, CA. Doyel spent quality time concentrating on her relationship with her horse and learning from dressage expert, Carol Tice.

“As a ‘back yard’ rider, it is extremely helpful to have an array of professional tools and knowledge to work with,” said Doyel. “Having my horse at home has the benefit of allowing for more riding time, but it also has the detriment of riding alone and not having the input of a trainer readily accessible. Carol gave me a multitude of tools that allow me to receive immediate feedback, which will help me during the days and weeks between lessons with my local trainer.”

Thanks to a significant $750 grant provided by The Dressage Foundation, based in Lincoln, Neb., Doyel was able to set aside quality time for training with her horse, away from the daily pressures of work and family.

The Gifted Fund was established to provide funding support for adult amateur dressage riders who are working to improve their skills. Olympian Carol Lavell seeded this Fund with donations received in special remembrance of her great horse, 'Gifted.' The Foundation offers nine scholarships to adult amateur dressage riders each year.

“We are proud to provide support to adult amateur dressage riders. They are the backbone of our sport,” said John Boomer, President and CEO of The Dressage Foundation.