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Mussennist Dressage Inc winter series
January 26, 2019
Our mares rocked at our winter series this weekend.Savannah decided to enter Diva and Fiona. Diva won both her 3rd level classes with a 70% and 75%. Fiona won both her 2nd level classes with a 78.75% and 70%. Thank you for everyone coming out, hope to see you all at the next show.
January 26, 2019
Our mares rocked at our winter series this weekend.Savannah decided to enter Diva and Fiona. Diva won both her 3rd level classes with a 70% and 75%. Fiona won both her 2nd level classes with a 78.75% and 70%. Thank you for everyone coming out, hope to see you all at the next show.
We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and successful 2019!
Clinic with Dutch Grand Prix rider Margo Timmermans
October 13-14, 2018
A big thank you to everyone coming out and participating at our amazing clinic with Margo. It was a very educational weekend with lots of smiles on riders' faces. Savannah rode our stallion Vivaldi Royal vdB and noticed quiet some improvement. We are looking forward to having Margo back in the spring.
October 13-14, 2018
A big thank you to everyone coming out and participating at our amazing clinic with Margo. It was a very educational weekend with lots of smiles on riders' faces. Savannah rode our stallion Vivaldi Royal vdB and noticed quiet some improvement. We are looking forward to having Margo back in the spring.
Mussennist Dressage Inc winter series
November 24, 2018
Thank you for everyone coming out and show at our first show of the season. It was great seeing everyone again and we are looking forward to the next show.
November 24, 2018
Thank you for everyone coming out and show at our first show of the season. It was great seeing everyone again and we are looking forward to the next show.
Palgrave show
July 22, 2018
Mussennist Dressage was represented by student Megan MacDonald this weekend with our imported gelding Ouragan Du Chap. They made their debut at First Level and received consistent scores of in the 60%. We are very proud of this combination and are happy to continue to work with this combination.
July 22, 2018
Mussennist Dressage was represented by student Megan MacDonald this weekend with our imported gelding Ouragan Du Chap. They made their debut at First Level and received consistent scores of in the 60%. We are very proud of this combination and are happy to continue to work with this combination.
Caledon Spring Jubilee show
June 3, 2018
We traveled to the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave on Thursday to compete at the Caledon Spring Jubilee show. We took three horses with us: Vivaldi Royal vdB, Ouragan Du Chap, and Donna Gratia 003. Megan MacDonald rode Ouragan Du Chap (Monet) in the training level division and ended up Reserve Champion. Daniella Cassidy showed Donna Gratia 003 (Diva) in the FEI Para division and also ended up Reserve Champion. Vivaldi Royal vdB went with us for some schooling and getting used to the show environment. Good job girls!
June 3, 2018
We traveled to the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave on Thursday to compete at the Caledon Spring Jubilee show. We took three horses with us: Vivaldi Royal vdB, Ouragan Du Chap, and Donna Gratia 003. Megan MacDonald rode Ouragan Du Chap (Monet) in the training level division and ended up Reserve Champion. Daniella Cassidy showed Donna Gratia 003 (Diva) in the FEI Para division and also ended up Reserve Champion. Vivaldi Royal vdB went with us for some schooling and getting used to the show environment. Good job girls!
Mussennist Dressage Inc sponsors London Dressage Association
May 27, 2018
We are pleased to announce that Mussennist Dressage Inc is sponsoring the LDA season. Look for our banner at the shows.
May 27, 2018
We are pleased to announce that Mussennist Dressage Inc is sponsoring the LDA season. Look for our banner at the shows.
2018 Kawartha Spring Classic 1 & 2
May 6, 2018
A huge congratulations to our student Laura Morris and her young horse Daurie for performing amazingly at their first show! Daurie has come along so nicely and for her first show she acted like a champ! They showed training level and scored 66% on Friday, 70% on Saturday, and 71% on Sunday. Which made them champion of the weekend! Congratulations!! Very proud of you two!
May 6, 2018
A huge congratulations to our student Laura Morris and her young horse Daurie for performing amazingly at their first show! Daurie has come along so nicely and for her first show she acted like a champ! They showed training level and scored 66% on Friday, 70% on Saturday, and 71% on Sunday. Which made them champion of the weekend! Congratulations!! Very proud of you two!
Sold Cavalier's Destiny
May 2, 2018
We would like to congratulate Julie with the purchase of our mare MD Cavaliers Destiny! We wish you the best with this sweet little mare!
May 2, 2018
We would like to congratulate Julie with the purchase of our mare MD Cavaliers Destiny! We wish you the best with this sweet little mare!
Last Mussennist Dressage Inc winter series show
March 31, 2018
With the last show of the season wrapped up, we would like to thank everyone for participating. A big thank you goes out to our judge Melanie Pais and scribe Karen van Wely! We would also like to thank all the sponsors, riders, auditors, and volunteers. Without them we wouldn't have been able to be as successful as we were. We look forward to see everyone at our next winter series.
March 31, 2018
With the last show of the season wrapped up, we would like to thank everyone for participating. A big thank you goes out to our judge Melanie Pais and scribe Karen van Wely! We would also like to thank all the sponsors, riders, auditors, and volunteers. Without them we wouldn't have been able to be as successful as we were. We look forward to see everyone at our next winter series.
Partnership opportunity
February 4, 2018
We are looking to start a partnership with breeders to supply the North American market with well bred and trained dressage horses. This would be a great opportunity for breeders to enjoy their breeding business and not having to worry about the training and selling side. Our goal is to help promote the North American bred horses to our customers. At Mussennist Dressage Inc we have been successfully matching buyers with quality dressage horses since 2014. We are located just outside of Embro, Ontario. If you would like more information or think you might be interested in a partnership feel free to contact us at mussennistdressage@gmail.com or you can send me a private message.
February 4, 2018
We are looking to start a partnership with breeders to supply the North American market with well bred and trained dressage horses. This would be a great opportunity for breeders to enjoy their breeding business and not having to worry about the training and selling side. Our goal is to help promote the North American bred horses to our customers. At Mussennist Dressage Inc we have been successfully matching buyers with quality dressage horses since 2014. We are located just outside of Embro, Ontario. If you would like more information or think you might be interested in a partnership feel free to contact us at mussennistdressage@gmail.com or you can send me a private message.
Mussennist Dressage Inc winter series show
December 2, 2017
Thank you to everyone for coming out and participating in our winter series. It was nice seeing everyone and we hope to see you at the next show!
December 2, 2017
Thank you to everyone for coming out and participating in our winter series. It was nice seeing everyone and we hope to see you at the next show!
Winter dressage series at Mussennist Dressage Inc are back!
October 28, 2017
While Savannah was recovering shoulder surgery, her team ran the show flawlessly. A big thank you to the team and everyone who came out!
October 28, 2017
While Savannah was recovering shoulder surgery, her team ran the show flawlessly. A big thank you to the team and everyone who came out!
Sold Prince Frederico
September 30, 2017
Congratulations Laura with the purchase of our beautiful 2 year old colt! We wish you the best of luck with him!!
September 30, 2017
Congratulations Laura with the purchase of our beautiful 2 year old colt! We wish you the best of luck with him!!
Clinic Diederik van Silfhout
September 7-10, 2017
We had a very motivational weekend at the Diederik van Silfhout clinic. Everyone saw amazing improvements and learned lots. We are looking forward to having Diederik come back!
September 7-10, 2017
We had a very motivational weekend at the Diederik van Silfhout clinic. Everyone saw amazing improvements and learned lots. We are looking forward to having Diederik come back!
Highland Green dressage show
August 17, 2017
Yesterday we took three horses with us to the dressage show at Highland Green. Our working student Sarah moved up to 1st Level with her young mare Cleopatra and scored 2 firsts with a two tests worth 66%. Savannah took MD Cavaliers Destiny and MD Monet. With MD Cavaliers Destiny she scored two 2st places at Training level with a 72.2% and 72.7%. With MD Monet she scored two 1st places at First Level with two test worth 82%. We would like to thank our team for the support and help at the show!
August 17, 2017
Yesterday we took three horses with us to the dressage show at Highland Green. Our working student Sarah moved up to 1st Level with her young mare Cleopatra and scored 2 firsts with a two tests worth 66%. Savannah took MD Cavaliers Destiny and MD Monet. With MD Cavaliers Destiny she scored two 2st places at Training level with a 72.2% and 72.7%. With MD Monet she scored two 1st places at First Level with two test worth 82%. We would like to thank our team for the support and help at the show!
Highland Green dressage show
July 26, 2018
So proud of our student Sarah with her young mare Cleopatra! First outing this year and won two first places with scores of 71% and 73% !!
July 26, 2018
So proud of our student Sarah with her young mare Cleopatra! First outing this year and won two first places with scores of 71% and 73% !!
London Dressage Association show
July 17, 2017
Yesterday was the first show our students went to this year and came home with good results! Mirjam and Balou showed 2nd level for the first time and came home with a 3rd place and over the 60%! Our working student Sarah brought her young mare with her and did a schooling session. We are looking forward to the next show and hopefully have more horses to enter!
July 17, 2017
Yesterday was the first show our students went to this year and came home with good results! Mirjam and Balou showed 2nd level for the first time and came home with a 3rd place and over the 60%! Our working student Sarah brought her young mare with her and did a schooling session. We are looking forward to the next show and hopefully have more horses to enter!
Gypsy Sold
May 4, 2017
Congratulations to the new owners of Gypsy. We wish you the best of luck with her!
May 4, 2017
Congratulations to the new owners of Gypsy. We wish you the best of luck with her!
Boomer Sold
April 30, 2017
Congratulations to the new owners of Boomer. We wish you all the best with this boy! He sure is a special one!
April 30, 2017
Congratulations to the new owners of Boomer. We wish you all the best with this boy! He sure is a special one!
Clinic Carole Grant
April 15, 2017
After talking to a friend we were introduced to Carole Grant this year and organized a clinic. What an amazing knowledge this lady has! Thank you Carole for coming out and teaching all day. We hope to see you again!
April 15, 2017
After talking to a friend we were introduced to Carole Grant this year and organized a clinic. What an amazing knowledge this lady has! Thank you Carole for coming out and teaching all day. We hope to see you again!
Last winter series show at Mussennist Dressage Inc for the season.
March 26, 2017
We wrapped up our winter series for the 2016/2017 season. We would like to thank everyone for coming out and be part of this event. A big thank you to our judges and scribes! A big thank you to our sponsors, because without them we wouldn't have been as successful. Stay tuned for some exciting clinics we have lined up!
March 26, 2017
We wrapped up our winter series for the 2016/2017 season. We would like to thank everyone for coming out and be part of this event. A big thank you to our judges and scribes! A big thank you to our sponsors, because without them we wouldn't have been as successful. Stay tuned for some exciting clinics we have lined up!
Mussennist Dressage Inc 3rd winter series show
February 25, 2017
Thank you everyone for coming to our 3rd dressage winter show! A big thank you goes out to our judge Michele Ottiger, scribe Julie Anne, and my help Emma Madeline Yvonne Rijk Pankow and my dad, also a huge thank you to our competitors! I bit the bullet and showed Rio, and survived! Very proud of my handsome boy. A big thank you to Ian Woodleyfor coming out and taking beautiful pictures. My students all did very well and I'm very proud of them! Good job ladies! A huge thank you to our sponsors: Sharon McMaster County Saddlery (Mallory Haigh) Erica Allen and Galla Designs (Trisha Kirkpatrick Carter) Hope to see everyone at the next show!
February 25, 2017
Thank you everyone for coming to our 3rd dressage winter show! A big thank you goes out to our judge Michele Ottiger, scribe Julie Anne, and my help Emma Madeline Yvonne Rijk Pankow and my dad, also a huge thank you to our competitors! I bit the bullet and showed Rio, and survived! Very proud of my handsome boy. A big thank you to Ian Woodleyfor coming out and taking beautiful pictures. My students all did very well and I'm very proud of them! Good job ladies! A huge thank you to our sponsors: Sharon McMaster County Saddlery (Mallory Haigh) Erica Allen and Galla Designs (Trisha Kirkpatrick Carter) Hope to see everyone at the next show!
Britta Johnston clinic at Winterwood Farms
February 11, 2017
Rio on his first outing to Winterwood Farms. Thank you Britta Johnston for the great lessons and Allie Schmidt and Peter and Sara Trainor for organizing this great clinic. We are looking forward to the next one. Thank you Ian Woodley for the beautiful pictures!
February 11, 2017
Rio on his first outing to Winterwood Farms. Thank you Britta Johnston for the great lessons and Allie Schmidt and Peter and Sara Trainor for organizing this great clinic. We are looking forward to the next one. Thank you Ian Woodley for the beautiful pictures!
Mussennist Dressage Inc winter show #2
January 28, 2017
January 28, 2017
Tack sale at Mussennist Dressage Inc
January 22, 2017
A big thank you to everyone that came out to our first tack sale! We hope that everyone had a good time and bought/sold lots of items. Hopefully see you next year.
January 22, 2017
A big thank you to everyone that came out to our first tack sale! We hope that everyone had a good time and bought/sold lots of items. Hopefully see you next year.
New Sponsorship for Savannah!
December 28, 2016
Super excited to announce Savannah's sponsorship with County Saddlery! Rio is going to be outfitted with the County Perfection! Such comfy saddles and super service!
December 28, 2016
Super excited to announce Savannah's sponsorship with County Saddlery! Rio is going to be outfitted with the County Perfection! Such comfy saddles and super service!
Another succesful clinic with Laurien van der Meer
December 12, 2016
Thank you to Laurien for coming in a snowstorm and teach the lessons in the cold! We really appreciated it! Thank you to all the riders and auditors to come out. We really enjoyed it and learned lots!
December 12, 2016
Thank you to Laurien for coming in a snowstorm and teach the lessons in the cold! We really appreciated it! Thank you to all the riders and auditors to come out. We really enjoyed it and learned lots!
Successful first winter schooling show at Mussennist Dressage Inc.!
November 26, 2016
We would like to thank everyone for coming out. A big thank you to our judge Andrea Bingham, scribe Karin van Wely, registration booth Katie Donlan, food booth Yvonne Rijk and Paul Rijk, and our sponsors Equi Flare Ware, and Amanda Leigh. Savannah is very proud of her students showing and achieving their goals. We hope to see everyone again at our next show in January.
November 26, 2016
We would like to thank everyone for coming out. A big thank you to our judge Andrea Bingham, scribe Karin van Wely, registration booth Katie Donlan, food booth Yvonne Rijk and Paul Rijk, and our sponsors Equi Flare Ware, and Amanda Leigh. Savannah is very proud of her students showing and achieving their goals. We hope to see everyone again at our next show in January.
Big new things happening at Mussennist Dressage Inc!
October seemed to be the month for change!
We have announced our dates for out winter schooling series. All information can be found on our events page.
As of November 1, 2016 we will be offering lessons on our horses. We are expanding our business into a small riding school for those who would like to learn to ride and dressage lessons on our horses. Make sure to check out our lessons page as well!
We have announced our dates for out winter schooling series. All information can be found on our events page.
As of November 1, 2016 we will be offering lessons on our horses. We are expanding our business into a small riding school for those who would like to learn to ride and dressage lessons on our horses. Make sure to check out our lessons page as well!
Ulita O doing well in US
September 10, 2016
Ulita O went to her first show with her new owner and cleaned up. They brought home the blue ribbon with scores of 68% in both tests. Congrats Lindsay and Uli!
Ulita O went to her first show with her new owner and cleaned up. They brought home the blue ribbon with scores of 68% in both tests. Congrats Lindsay and Uli!
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New horse for SavannahAugust 14, 2016
We would like to welcome Costalero XIV to the MDI family. The11 year old PRE gelding will be Savannah's project for over the winter time and hopefully show horse next show season. |
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Savannah is now a Brand AmbassadorWe are excited to announce that Savannah is now a brand ambassador for McMaster Massage and Equine Rehabilitation services! We are looking forward to be working with them.
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Ulita O sold to USMay 10, 2016
Congratulations Lindsay with the purchase of Ulita O. We wish you all the best with this amazing mare! She will be missed a lot! Savannah owned and rode the mare for 10 years. It was a hard decision to sell her, but we couldn't have asked for a better match. |
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New logo for Mussennist Dressage IncApril 8, 2016
We are proud to present our new logo! This logo was made by one of our valued clients, Alex Easton. She did an amazing job and we are very thankful for her time and effort put into it. Look out for our logo this show season! |
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Year-end Banquet
November 22, 2015
It was the time of the year for the award banquet. Mussennist Dressage team took many awards home including the team challenge. The team received the trophy and will be defending it next year. For the divisions the team cleaned up over the season as well. Taking home the SJR1ST Reserve Champion, SO1ST Champion, BAATR Reserve Champion, SAA3RD Reserve Champion, and SO4TH Champion. Besides the division championship 4th Level, Savannah also took home the Perfect 8 Award. Well done team! |
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Ontario Champions!
September 20, 2015
With lots of hard work it is finally paid off. Savannah and Ulita became Ontario Champions 4th Level Open! Charlotte Winder and EWSZ Liebling became Champion Training Level AA, with a personal record of 72.5%! Amanda Haryett with Bravadorro became Champion 1st Level Open! Stephanie Murdoch with Tcha Tcha became Champion 3rd Level AA! And Emma Vanderkuyl with Justified Rebelion became Champion 1st Level JR. Congratulations team, couldn't have wished for a better end of the season!! |
Last LDA Show of the season
August 30, 2015
This show was the last one to qualify for the Ontario Championships and for the awards. Savannah aboard Ulita showed two solid tests with room for improvement. In her first test she didn't have Ulita enough in front of her leg and little mistakes were made. They ended up winning both classes, 4th level test 2 and 3, with scores of 60% and 62.889%. With these scores Savannah and Ulita are qualified for the Provincial Championships and she received the perfect 8 reward. Besides her own rides, Savannah had 7 combinations in the ring as well. Alex Easton and Promise Land placed a 1st and two 2nd with scores in the high 60s in the Walk/Trot class. Alicia Haryett and Admiral Rules showed training level and made their debut in 1st level. She ended winning her training level and 1st level classes. Charlotte Winder showed EWSZ Liebling in training level and scored good solid scores in the mid 60s. Katie Fleming showed her two big mares at training, 1st, and 2nd level, she had some nice solid tests with room for improvement. Emma vanderkuyl and Justified Rebelion had three good tests with scored in the mid to high 60s and a 1st place. And last but not least Stephanie Murdoch with Tcha Tcha had some good rides at 3rd level. All our Silver circuit riders are qualified for the Ontario Championships. Congratulations everyone!!
This show was the last one to qualify for the Ontario Championships and for the awards. Savannah aboard Ulita showed two solid tests with room for improvement. In her first test she didn't have Ulita enough in front of her leg and little mistakes were made. They ended up winning both classes, 4th level test 2 and 3, with scores of 60% and 62.889%. With these scores Savannah and Ulita are qualified for the Provincial Championships and she received the perfect 8 reward. Besides her own rides, Savannah had 7 combinations in the ring as well. Alex Easton and Promise Land placed a 1st and two 2nd with scores in the high 60s in the Walk/Trot class. Alicia Haryett and Admiral Rules showed training level and made their debut in 1st level. She ended winning her training level and 1st level classes. Charlotte Winder showed EWSZ Liebling in training level and scored good solid scores in the mid 60s. Katie Fleming showed her two big mares at training, 1st, and 2nd level, she had some nice solid tests with room for improvement. Emma vanderkuyl and Justified Rebelion had three good tests with scored in the mid to high 60s and a 1st place. And last but not least Stephanie Murdoch with Tcha Tcha had some good rides at 3rd level. All our Silver circuit riders are qualified for the Ontario Championships. Congratulations everyone!!
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August LDA ShowAugust 9, 2015
Savannah is very proud of all her students that showed at LDA. They all did a fabulous job, with a couple of 8s and a 9 for movements, and kept riding in tricky situations. Savannah's own rides were interesting. The first test they made a major mistake which cost them their higher score. The second test was a solid test with a lot of room for improvement, which had a result of a 64%. All her students have qualified for the Silver Championships in September and they will be training hard to present super results there. Keep up the good work girls!! A special thanks to the team for helping Savannah get ready and in the ring, her parents for trailering Ulita to the show so Savannah could help her students, and Cecile Von Martels-Perry for the help with warm-up. With the results of this show Savannah has decided to ride the last LDA show end of August instead of going to the Cornerstone show in Palgrave. Sadly they will be missing it, however, next year they will be ready! |
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New horse for Savannah
July 31, 2015
After waiting for a couple of weeks Fanfare HHF finally arrived home. Fanfare HHF aka Fanny will be Savannah's new project and new show horse. Fanny is an 8 year old Hanoverian mare by Fabuleux. Thank you Cassandra Jessop for referring us to Hollow Hawk Farms, in NY. |
PC: Rae Wilkins
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Savannah and Ulita back in the ring after 4 years!
July 19, 2015
Savannah and Ulita went to LDA for the first time in 4 years! Showing 4th level and coming home with two 1st places and a score of 67% in the first test where the combination had a couple of small mistakes and 62% in the 2nd test with 2 big mistakes in the pirouette and series. Big shout out to Savannah's students for doing a great job showing. The weather was really hot and everyone kept riding like champs! Amanda Haryett had some nice tests and an interesting hop in her first test. Alicia Haryett showed great horsemanship and stayed calm in a scary situation. Emma Vanderkuyl had some great parts in her tests. Stephanie Murdoch showed lots of improvement in her canterwork and some great 3rd level movements, Charlotte Winder did an amazing job with bling in the rain at her first dressage show with some awesome comments from the judges, Alex Easton did great with her new horse Angus who she is still getting to know, and Kaylee Versteegh showed some super riding with Amante. Lots of red ribbons went home with the Mussennist Dressage team! Proud of all you guys!! A big thank you goes out to all the help and support from everyone! |
PC: Alicia Haryett
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June LDA ShowJune 14, 2015
After a really wet day of showing there are some good results! Katie Fleming showed Ropp's May June in training and 1st level, with some good scores, and Tequila Sunrise at 1st and 2nd level with two 1st places. Amanda Haryett was on a roll with Bravadorro scoring mid 60s to low 70s at 1st Level. Stephanie Murdoch showed Tcha Tcha at 3rd level with some good scores and two 2nd places. Good riding ladies! You guys are troopers in that crazy weather!! |
PC: Rae Wilkins.
Ropp's May June, owned/ridden by Katie Fleming
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First show of the year!May 24, 2015
Wow what a weekend! Saturday Savannah received the news that one of the sales horses sold and Sunday was the first show of the season. Savannah is very proud of her students with how they showed, such a team work, and how well they all rode. A lot of them taking home 1st and 2nd place ribbons. Amanda Haryett with her noble steed Bravadorro came in with High Point of the day with a 72% at First level. Her other scores were 66% and a 70%. Alicia Haryett and the beautiful Admiral Rules achieved some personal records in Training Level and nice steady tests which were rewarded with a 68.69%, 61.92%, and 59.54%. Emma Vanderkuyl and the amazing Justified Rebellion had a trying day but still came out strong with good riding. They showed First level with good scores of 63%, 62%, and 59%. Katie Fleming showed with two beautiful big girls. The Percheron mare Ropp's May June got spooked pretty bad but Katie kept riding her First level test well. The second test went better and she received a score of 56%. Katie's other mare Tequila Sunrise rode a nice test. In First Level test 3 she scored a 57% and in Second Level test 1 she scored a 60%. Last but not least Stephanie Murdoch with the graceful Tcha Tcha showed Third Level. The first test had one big mistake which cost some important points. The 2nd test Third Level test 3 went better and they received a score of 58.2%. Savannah is very proud of all of you guys! We got some more pointers to work on so we can improve these scores even more for next show! |
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Dressage clinic Laurien van der MeerApril 24-26, 2015
What a great weekend! Thank you Laurien van der Meer for the amazing lessons, all the horses and riders improved immensely. It was great meeting new people, and watching other people ride. We are looking forward to having you come back to us in the Fall! |
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All-Equine Show DemonstrationMarch 27-29, 2015
In February, Savannah was approached by Cecile von Martels to ride in her dressage demonstration at the All-Equine Show in London. Savannah agreed and saddled up her long-time show mare Savannah's Ulita O. This being the first outing for the two since 2011 it was a great experience. Ulita was a little tense the first day but was her normal self the second day. Overall it was a great weekend with new friends and new experience. |
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Coming up in April 2015!
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Year-end Banquet 2014Another successful year for Mussennist Dressage. Savannah and Bettina received the LDA Reserve Championship at First Level. Emma Vanderkuyl and Justified Rebelion received the Reserve Champion First Level Juniors. A big thank you goes out to Bettina's owner, Stan Topilko, for letting me ride his mare and the ongoing support.
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LDA September Show
September 7, 2014
A very good weekend for Mussennist Dressage's students. Alicia Haryett and Admiral Rules came in 2nd place at training level with a score of 61.875%, 2nd with a 61.607%, and a 2nd with 58.6%. Amanda Haryett rode two horses. Her own Bravadorro, who she rode to a 1st place with 65,690%, and 3rd place with 66.622% in First Level. Last minute she had to show one of Mussennist Dressage's student Emma's horse Justified Rebellion. She received a 48.621%, 63.243%, and a 63.548%. Well done guys!
A very good weekend for Mussennist Dressage's students. Alicia Haryett and Admiral Rules came in 2nd place at training level with a score of 61.875%, 2nd with a 61.607%, and a 2nd with 58.6%. Amanda Haryett rode two horses. Her own Bravadorro, who she rode to a 1st place with 65,690%, and 3rd place with 66.622% in First Level. Last minute she had to show one of Mussennist Dressage's student Emma's horse Justified Rebellion. She received a 48.621%, 63.243%, and a 63.548%. Well done guys!
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LDA July show
July 6, 2014
Great weekend with Bettina, showing 1st level test 1 and 2. Savannah and Bettina received two 1st places and a 65.5% and 65%. Savannah wanted to thank everyone for the support and the help. |
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LDA May show
May 11, 2014
Great start of the season with Bettina (Ferro x Flemmingh)! Savannah has only been riding this amazing mare for 2 weeks and she is very happy with how she went today. A 1st place with 69.138% in First level test 1 and a 2nd place with a 64.300% in First level test 2 with Savannah making a big mistake by going off-course. Savannah is very proud of Bettina and of the team supporting her at the show today. A big thank you goes out to Bettina's owner, Stan Topilko, for letting me show his mare. |
New stallions added for our breeding program 2014
Check out our stallion page to see our new stallions for the breeding season. You can also take advantage of our early booking discount!
Clinic in Sarnia
December 8, 2013
In October, Savannah went to Sarnia to teach a couple of lessons. She was asked right away if she wanted to come give a clinic in December. After agreeing, the day finally came. It was a cold busy day, but a success! Savannah wants to thank everyone for coming out and Sally for organizing the clinic.
In October, Savannah went to Sarnia to teach a couple of lessons. She was asked right away if she wanted to come give a clinic in December. After agreeing, the day finally came. It was a cold busy day, but a success! Savannah wants to thank everyone for coming out and Sally for organizing the clinic.
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Kodey and Niamph sold
November 29, 2013
New Challenge Kodey and SWS Seren Gwyneth Niamph are sold and have left for their new house. We are looking forward to seeing them in the show ring this year! Congrats Nicole and Suzie on the purchase of these two lovely ponies!! |
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Tamara Bulham Clinic
October 11-13, 2013
Savannah picked up Ulita on Tuesday, rode her Wednesday and Thursday and Friday took her to Iona Station to ride at the Tamara Bulham Clinic at Annabelle Stables. It was a lot of fun, learned a lot and interesting to be taught in Dutch again. Thank you Tamara for the great lessons, Petra and Anna Verkade and Toos for organizing the clinic. |
Judging at Sprucehaven Farm 2nd show
August 18, 2013
People were satisfied with the judging of the last show, so Savannah was asked to come back to judge the second Sprucehaven Farm show. It was a beautiful day, with amazing people and horses. Thanks everyone for the great job!
People were satisfied with the judging of the last show, so Savannah was asked to come back to judge the second Sprucehaven Farm show. It was a beautiful day, with amazing people and horses. Thanks everyone for the great job!
Judging at Sprucehaven Farm short course/ combined show
July 7, 2013
Linda Plank, owner of Sprucehaven Farm, contacted Savannah a couple of weeks ago. She inquired about Savannah judging for their short course/ combined show. So today, Savannah judged at Sprucehaven Farm the dressage portion of the show. Savannah would like to thank the organizers, runners, scribes, and riders for today. Great job everyone!
Linda Plank, owner of Sprucehaven Farm, contacted Savannah a couple of weeks ago. She inquired about Savannah judging for their short course/ combined show. So today, Savannah judged at Sprucehaven Farm the dressage portion of the show. Savannah would like to thank the organizers, runners, scribes, and riders for today. Great job everyone!
Great weekend for the Mussennist Dressage team.
June 10 2013
Great weekend for the Mussennist Dressage team! Students Janet Clarke and Claire Nicol showed for the first time
at LDA. Claire had a 3rd with 64.8% in first level test 1 juniors and a 2nd with 66% in training test 3 juniors. Janet (her first show) had a 2nd with 62.5% in training test 1 open and a 1st in training test 2 open with a 64.2%. Very proud of you guys!!
Great weekend for the Mussennist Dressage team! Students Janet Clarke and Claire Nicol showed for the first time
at LDA. Claire had a 3rd with 64.8% in first level test 1 juniors and a 2nd with 66% in training test 3 juniors. Janet (her first show) had a 2nd with 62.5% in training test 1 open and a 1st in training test 2 open with a 64.2%. Very proud of you guys!!
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Sad day at the farm
May 27 2013
Sometimes it is hard to be a breeder/horse owner. With pain in our heart and tears in our eyes, due to a unrecoverable accident in the pasture yesterday night, we had to say goodbye to our sweet and gorgeous filly SWS Mabella Macey. As sudden as you came into our lives as sudden you had to leave again R.I.P. Bella boo. |
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Filly for Billy Bob and Felicity
April 16, 2013
This morning we received news from Felicity's owners that Felicity had a beautiful filly. |
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Successful show in Lexington, KY
April 10 2013
Just back from Ocala, FL and Lexington, KY to pick up horses and coach one of my students at the Spring Bank Trails. I'm very proud of my student Claire Nicol who had for her dressage test a 28.3 (71.8%) placing 1st. After knocking a rail in stadium and a time penalty on the cross country she ended 2nd overall. Savannah's Ulita O with new rider Jennifer Irwin did very well at her first event. She had 25.8 for her dressage placing her first, in stadium she knocked a rail but stayed 1st. At the cross country she had a refusal due to Ulita being confused and not understanding the change of footing on a bank she ended up 14th. Very proud of you guys! |
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Mussennist Dressage team!We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and successful New Year.
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First show for Belvedere
August 19 2012
After arriving in June 2012, Belvedere had his first show at London Dressage Association. His first test in Silver Open Training level test 3 he came in 1st with a 69.800% and in his second test he came in 2nd with a 66.552% in Silver Open 1st level test 1. Savannah was very happy with him and commented that he was nice and relaxed throughout his test and especially for his first show. |
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Training at Von Martels Dressage
June 11 2012
Belvedere came out of quarantine on June 6th and was brought to Von Martels Dressage in Ridgetown, where Savannah could train with Cecile and Chris von Martels. |
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Savannah's new horse has arrived in Canada
June 1 2012
After Savannah got back from The Netherlands to go look at horses, she decided to buy the 6 year old UB40 x Variant x Flemmingh she fell in love with. Today Belvedere arrived in Canada and will be in quarantine at our quarantine barn in Tillsonburg. |
Cadora Reserve Champion
February 17 2012
Savannah and Ulita are 4th level Reserve Champion Silver Circuit. Savannah wants to thank the team she worked with last year, her parents, coach Karin Davis and of course her "Dressage Diva" Ulita
Savannah and Ulita are 4th level Reserve Champion Silver Circuit. Savannah wants to thank the team she worked with last year, her parents, coach Karin Davis and of course her "Dressage Diva" Ulita
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Mercedes Sold
December 24 2011
Today Mercedes went to her new home. She was a nice Christmas present for 2 little girls to play around with. |
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Open house McGuire Stables
December 10, 2011
Coming close to the holidays we decided to have an open house at McGuire Stables, where Mussennist Dressage is located. There came a lot of people who met the trainers/ coaches and all the horses. They got tours and hot beverages with treats. We wanted to thank everybody for coming out! |
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RCRA Snowflake I Bronze Dressage Show
December 3-4, 2011
This weekend Savannah showed 2 horses at RCRA. The 5 year old gelding Autzon, owned by Lee-Ann Vandenburg, went to his first show and was a very good boy. He was two days in a row Champion in training levels with scores in the mid 60s. The second horse Savannah took was her own mare Ulita O who was two time Champion 4th level with scores in the high 60s. Overall it was a very successful weekend! |
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London Dressage Association Awards
November 6, 2011
After a successful show year with the horses, Savannah won the award 4th level Champion with Savannah's Ulita O. The brunch was a lot of fun and it was |
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OEF ConferenceOctober 22, 2011
Having enjoyed last years experience at the OEF Conference, Savannah Rijk and Karin Davis signed up for the dressage with Jacqueline Brooks this year and got accepted. The Conference was very educational and fun. Thanks OEF and Jacqueline Brooks |
In Fine Time
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September LDA show
September 11th 2011
Busy day for Savannah with three horses at the show. In this morning she had to show Ulita at 8am, the combination had nice steady tests witha 65% for test 2 and a 59% for test 3. These were the last scores Savannah needed for her LDA championship in 4th level! In Fine Time and Akelarda W (aka Ally) were in the afternoon, In Fine Time had good tests with good scores of 60.345% and 62.162% good for a 4th and 2nd placing. Akelarda went to her first show where she schooled in the warm up ring, she was very well behaved. |
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August 21st 2011
Having a great time socializing, there was also good riding this weekend. Savannah and Ulita showed 4th level with good scores and placings. Summer Classic Gold
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In Fine Time training at home
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August 14th 2011
In Fine Time made her debuut in 1st level at her 3rd show! She got a 63.793% and a 58.108%. Savannah was quiet happy with her and wanted to thank her owner Cher Sprague for the opportunity to show this nice mare. Ulita started 4th level with scores of 55.714% and 62.973%. Good for a first and second place. August LDA show
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RCRA Gold Dressage #2
July 31st 2011
Debuut in Fourth level at a gold show! The first day Savannah and Ulita were 1st with a 61%, the second day a 1st place with a 59% and the third day a 55% good for a second place. This made Savannah and Ulita Reserve Champion of the weekend! Thank you Karin Davis for coaching and Lynne Poole for reading! |
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Summer Festival Gold
July 17th 2011
This weekend Savannah and Ulita showed 3rd level open at Cornerstone Summer Festival. They had overall nice steady tests with scores of 62.105% for test 1, 61.600% for test 2 and 59.900% for test 3. |
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July LDA show
July 7th 2011
Another successful show for Savannah! She showed In Fine Time owned by Cher Sprague for the first time in training level with scores of 62% and 69%. Good for a second and third place. For the first time Savannah and Ulita showed 4th level with success! The combination got a first place with 62% and a second place with 53%. Savannah wanted to congratulate one of her students Amanda Banks with Ruby Tuesday on a 2nd place and a score of 66.786% and 1st place with a 63.200%. Good job Amanda! |
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June LDA Show
June 12th 2011
This Sunday Savannah and Ulita showed 3rd level open. They got 2 1st places with a score of 61.842% and a 57.976%. Savannah wants to congratulate Sandra McPherson with Layla on her 2x 2nd place with a 61.875% and 56.250% |
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Spring Into Dressage Gold show
June 6th 2011
This weekend was quite succesfull for Savannah and Ulita. On Friday they had a 59.737% on Saturday a 59.037%, sadly the ring was wet and the times got a delay of 3 hours due to the storm coming through. On Sunday they had a nice and steady test with a score of 60.128%. In overall the combination got a 5th placing in the Championships 3rd level open. |
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LDA May Show
May 15th 2011
Today it was the first LDA show of the year and the first show for most of Savannah's students of the year. However sadly the weather didn't cooperate which resulted in lots of scratches in Ring 2. All students and Savannah scratched in this ring due to the slippery footing. Savannah was very proud of her students who rode scores into the 60s. A big congratulations goes out to James Boskovic for his first show with Meg of Bevin and winning his class with a 61.429%. As well a big congrats to Amanda Banks with Ruby Tuesday on a first place with a 62.759% Sadly due to the bad weather, Savannah heard when she was warming up that they canceled the rest of the show so she didn't get to ride her test. Savannah was very happy with Ulita's warm up and gave her some carrots for the effort. |
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RCRA Gold Show
May 14th 2011
Show season has finally started for Savannah and Ulita! This weekend they showed at RCRA at 3rd level the first show of the season. During the show Savannah could feel improvement every test and was happy with the end result on Saturday. They earned a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. |
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Training with Karin Davis
May 8th 2011
During these last couple of weeks, Savannah has started training with Australian Karin Davis. Savannah will be going up to Karin's barn Mighty Heights in Janetville for some weekends. This will be the first weekend that Savannah and Ulita go up there. |
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Jumping schooling dayMarch 13th 2011
To keep our horses happy, we jump them now and then. Today was a day like that. With a group of 5 people we set up a course and jumped together. The horses enjoyed themselves a lot and were quite tired after. On the picture, Savannah jumping with Ulita. |
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November 7th 2010
The Gillian Duke clinic was a big success!!! Everybody has learned a lot!! We hope to have Gillian back sometime and continue with these clinics. We hereby wanted to thank Gillian for wanting to teach us, Linda Plank for the opportunity of having the clinic at Sprucehaven Farm, and Dianne and Yvonne for the lunch. |
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LDA Awards brunch
October 24th 2010
Today Savannah received her award for 2010 3rd level Champion at LDA!! Savannah was so happy with her Award, it will be hung in the office at home with all the ribbons on it. Only red permitted! |
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OEF ConferenceOctober 23rd 2010
Linda Plank asked Savannah if she wanted to ride in the OEF Conference with Jacqueline Brooks on October 23rd. After looking up what this would indicated Savannah signed up and was accepted to ride in the Conference. Savannah took her 9 year old mare Ulita with her and Karin van Wely as her groom. The demonstration was a lot of fun, meeting new people and learning a lot from other people. A lot was learned from Jacqueline and therefore we want to thank her a lot! |
