Julie Ronning Dressage

Katie Fox O'Brien and I braved the heat last weekend at Bruce's Field, and had a great show with her boys!

Katie and Nikolet NHF (aka Lego) put in two solid 3-3 tests, earning their final qualifying score for Regionals. Lego was relaxed and rideable and it's so fun to see Katie and her sweet boy out there having a blast together!

River put in two lovely 1-3 tests, with a 72 on Saturday and a 70 on Sunday. He won his Saturday class and ended up first level champion of the day. This spicy boy is turning into quite the showman, and we're pretty excited for his future!!

Thank you Katie, for everything ❤️.

Mary Baltz Curran and her powerhouse mare F***e Blanche (aka Ally) won the Region 3 Beginner Novice Horse Championships last weekend in Ocala, finishing on their dressage score of 25!! Mary and Ally have really put in the work this year and I'm so happy to be a part of their journey. Go Team 💪❤️.

Fun weekend at Tryon!!

Marilyn Johnson's Sandaro had a great second outing at I-1, winning both of his classes with a 66.3 on Saturday and a 70.1 on Sunday. He is The Man!

Katie Fox O'Brien's 5 year old River Rae had some young horse nerves on Saturday, but came out strong with a 72.5 for the win on Sunday in his 1-3. We are pretty excited about him and are looking forward to seeing what he can do. He is so smart and talented, and his sense of humor keeps us on our toes! Good boy River!

Katie Fox O'Brien and her 8 year old Nikolet NHF (aka Lego) rocked it in their 3rd level debut, ending up 3rd level Adult Amateur Champion! It is so fun watching Katie take the reins and enjoy her boy. Go Katie and Lego!

Marilyn Johnson's Campanero came along for the fun and had some fantastic schooling rides! They are knocking on the Grand Prix door, and will be out in the show ring soon. Campo is talented and can also be a handful. Marilyn has really put in the work and it's pretty great to see it all come together!

Bridget Sheridan's 8 year old Babica came along for the experience. We haven't been together long, but I am smitten! She was relaxed and confident and gave me wonderful rides. I can't wait to see what the future holds for her!!

Thank you to Marilyn, Katie, and Bridget for trusting me with their horses. I feel very fortunate to be working with such an amazing group of horses and humans. Thank you Jeremy Steinberg for all of your invaluable help. The village for the win ❤️.

The Boys were on fire at Stableview over the weekend! Marilyn Johnson's Sandaro moved up to I1, and came out strong with a 68.3 on Saturday and a 71.3 on Sunday. Go Sandaro!!

Katie O'Brien's Nikolet NHF (aka Lego) moved up to 3rd level and understood the assignment with a 68.3 on Saturday and a 71.2 on Sunday at 3-3. Good boy, Lego!!

Thank you to Marilyn Johnson and Katie Fox O'Brien for trusting me with your boys, and for always being so positive and supportive. And thank you Jeremy Steinberg, for your invaluable help. You guys rock!!!

And thanks to my Mom, Suzi Ronning, for taking these pretty pictures!