Name: Rebecca
Age: 32
Location: Sebastopol, CA
Primary horse’s name: Cascade
Age, breed, pertinent info: 10 year old Oldenburg Mare; thinks she rules the world
Age, breed, pertinent info: 10 year old Oldenburg Mare; thinks she rules the world
Level currently competing: Novice
Short term goals this spring/summer: Compete in a full format Novice 3-Day in April and move up to Training in May
Short term goals this spring/summer: Compete in a full format Novice 3-Day in April and move up to Training in May
Year-end goals: Compete in and finish the Training 3-Day at Galway in November
Overall goals? To give Cascade the best ride I can every day so we can confidently and successfully move up the levels. I used to think Training was my end goal. Now that I’m almost there, I’m already planning bigger!
What’s the best thing you’ve learned recently? That listening to my gut instinct, even when others tell me I’m crazy, is always the right choice. I took a chance on a stubborn, opinionated mare when I bought Cascade and have never looked back.
Favorite eventing moment/story? Completing my first Novice at Shepherd Ranch. I made the decision to move up at Shepherd having never seen the course, and after seeing it I really questioned my decision. I wasn’t sure if Cascade and I were ready for some of the technical questions, especially come cross country day when lots of riders were having run-outs and falls. The feeling I had when we finished double clear is something I will never forget. Cascade was bold and responsive, and just loved her job out there. We finally had come together as a cohesive team; she trusted me and I trusted her. We’ve been building on that momentum ever since, and I’m convinced there isn’t anything the two of us can’t do together.
Link to blog or website, if applicable: https://twitter.com/rgfiedel
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