What a show! This has been our largest horse show here at the Christiane Noelting Dressage Center in the 10 year history of the Dressage Derby. A big THANK YOU to all riders, horses, volunteers, and everybody else who has been part of this wonderful event.
With riders competing at all levels, Training through Grand Prix, young horses qualifier and Junior and Young Rider qualifier, this show covert the whole range of excitement dressage has to offer. The two days were packed with fun, quality riding and great horses. Many were able to receive their last qualifying scores for this year's Annual Show - Congratulation!
We hope to see you all back in September for the final show of the Dressage Derby Series. More than $10,000 worth in prices which includes a new Schleese Saddle will be given out together with the trophies for the best Amateur Rider, the best Junior/ Young Rider and the FEI High Point.
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During the 3rd week of April two foals were born at CNDC. One is a colt by Quaterback, who was the winner of the Bundeschampionat in the class for three year old riding stallions in 2006 in Warendorf with highest scores for trot and canter. The other one is a filly by Rubino Bellissimo, a successful Hanoverian through Grand Prix who is stationed in the US.
We took videos of these foals of their first time on the pasture. The colt is 3 days old at the time and the filly 4 days. We hope you enjoy those two discovering the world.
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If you want to improve your Dressage skills, increase your theoretical knowledge about this sport or want to get better in shape, we can help you out. Our four days Intensive Dressage Clinics consist of
- 2 riding lessons daily,
- 2 theory sessions daily,
- demonstration rides, sport sessions and guest speaker
Click here to find out more about this great opportunity to become a better Dressage Rider and sign up for the next clinic, June 1th- 14th.
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Over the weekend of March 26-28, over 100 riders and auditors had the honor and pleasure of attending the first West Coast clinic by Olympic gold medalist Heike Kemmer held at the Christiane Noelting Dressage Center in Vacaville, California. The riders and horses ranged from 3rd level to Grand Prix and included both professionals and amateurs. Throughout the three days, Heike shared her dedication to correct training, her love of horses and incredible energy.
Read what participants had to say about the clinic and look at photos of the Olympian at work
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| Christmas Party 2009 |
12/30/2009 |
Once more, we have concluded a year with a fun performance with our horses followed by a nice get together. This year’s program points included vaulting, long lining, jumping, a stick horse performance and of course our quadrille. Videos can be seen here. The stick horse freestyle that was intended to be a Totilas Tribute has become somewhat of a hit on YouTube with close to 20,000 views already. Enjoy.
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Year End Awards 2009 |
10/29/2009 |
Ruth Bley’s 4-year old mare “En Vogue” received the All Breed Champion Hanoverian 2009 in Training Level. Maureen Lamb’s “Rubin Black” placed 3rd in the same ranking. Both youngsters were selected by Christiane Noelting and their new owners at the November Auction in Verden last year and have been in Training at the Christiane Noelting Dressage Center since then.
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With an average score of 72%, En Vogue had the fourth highest result of all competing horses in Training Level - Amateur. And even in comparison to professional riders, Ruth and her mare were amongst the top 5% in the US, placing 30th out of 608 horses. Ruben Black, together with Ruth’s second young horse Wiscotti, which also came to us from the November Auction in 2008, were among the top 10% of all competing horses in Training Level, Open and Amateur. Wiscotti also placed 3rd in the CDS Open Futurity 2009. Congratulations to both Maureen and Ruth to their fantastic youngsters. This time the Auction Catalog’s slogan proved right by saying: “The future looks bright for these young horses!”
In addition to our highly successful young horses, the only 9 year old gelding Ritello had a most impressive season at 4th Level and Prix St. Georges. With his owner Maureen Lamb he placed 11th at the Amateur Year End Award at 4th Level. Ritello also came in 4th at the USDF Open Prix St. Georges Region 7 Championships at the Annual Show in Rancho Murieta, California. |
Annual Show 2009 |
10/5/2009 |
Another successful show season is concluded for the Christiane Noelting Dressage Center. Four out of our six competing horses were youngsters at the age of four and five, participating for the first time at the Annual Show. With nine placing in the first there ribbons we are, once more, one of the most successful Dressage Barn in California.
Soon we will have a detailed breakdown of the results online.
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