Dressage at Devon

One of the oldest dressage shows in the country, held on a compact and beautiful 21-acre show ground in Devon, just outside Philadelphia. Competition and warm-up arenas, grandstand, shopping, and nearly 900 stalls all in one classic setting.

Susann attended as official scribe for colleague and friend Ulf Wadeborn as he completed his S-judge testing with examiners Natalie Lamping and Jayne Ayers.

Summer Dressage at El Sueno Equestrian Center

Ali Baba, Lusitano stallion owned by Alexandra Wilding and ridden by Susann:

• Third Level – 73.3% and 69%
• 1st & 2nd place finishes

Summer Show Season – Client Highlights

A busy season of dressage outings with clients, with many personal bests and confident rounds in the ring for horses and riders at different levels.

Show Season – “Star Quality” & More

Star Quality – Warmblood/TB cross gelding, owned and bred by Heather Haase:

• Dressage at El Sueno – Training Level 69–72%, High Point Champion
• Spring Dressage at Hansen Dam – Training Level 70–72%
• Fiesta Dressage – Training Level 68–69%

Congratulations to owners and riders for a fantastic run of tests and ribbons.

Western States Championship & Maximus Highlights

Championships & High Point awards

Western States Championship Horse Show – Dressage Show:

• First Level – 70.4%, Overall High Point Dressage Champion

Regional Championship Show results included:

• Region Champion English Pleasure Open
• Region Champion Dressage Suitability Open
• Reserve Champion Sport Horse In Hand

Maximus – Andalusian/Friesian cross gelding owned by Susann:

• Multiple 1st places in IFSHA Part Bred Friesian classes
• Overall High Point Champion at a major show

Amelie – Second Level Success

Amelie – Swedish Warmblood mare:

• Consistent First Level scores in the 70s at LAEC and Hansen Dam
• Second Level scores around 67–68% at multiple shows
• USDF Horse of the Year All-Breed Reserve Champion in her level

LA Chapter Dressage – LAEC

• Amelie, Swedish WB mare – Training Level 69–76%, First place and Overall High Point score
• Fuego Amor, Andalusian cross – Training Level 65–67%, multiple firsts
• Mickey, WB/TB cross – Intro 2/3, scores in the mid–high 60s, top placings

Rainbow Royal Show – Fuego Amor

Fuego Amor, Andalusian/Arabian gelding, placed and won several classes at the IALHA Rainbow Royal Show at the LA Equestrian Center:

• 1st – Dressage Suitability
• 1st – Champion English Pleasure
• 2nd – Reserve Champion Halter
• 2nd – English Pleasure Junior Horse
• 2nd – Halter

Fuego Amor – Horse of the Year

Fuego Amor, Half Andalusian gelding:

• Selected as Half Andalusian IALHA and USEF Horse of the Year
• Multiple championships in English Pleasure, Dressage Suitability, and in-hand divisions

Region Championships – Andalusian & Friesian Crosses

Highlights with Instantaneo, Fuego Amor, Chambelona del Sol and Yara:

• Regional Champion & Reserve Champion titles in English Pleasure, Dressage Suitability & Dressage Hack
• Top Five placings in Sport Horse In Hand and English Pleasure divisions
• Friesian Period Costume and Hunt Seat Amateur championships

USDF Trainers & Judges Conference – El Sueno

Trainers and judges conference at El Sueno Equestrian Center in Moorpark, CA with Stephen Clarke, Lilo Fore, Charlotte Bredahl, Jan Ebeling, Sabine Schut-Kery and others.

USDF “L” Program – Final Examination

After nearly a year of continued study, sitting and scribing with judges, Susann successfully passed the final examination of the USDF “L” Education Program at Cool August Night at the LAEC.

Examiners included Marylin Heath and Axel Steiner.

Judge Training – D2 Session

D2 session at the Oaks in San Juan Capistrano, judging full tests at each level with Marylin Heath.

• 10 hours of sitting with a judge
• 12 hours of scribing

Judge Training – D1 Session

Judging complete tests across the levels at Flintridge with Trenna Atkins, continuing the structured L-Program education.

Session C – Collective Marks & the Rider

Focus on basics and collective marks: gaits, impulsion, submission, and the rider with Janet Foy.

Sessions A & B – Judging & Biomechanics

Additional L-Program sessions included:

• Session B – Judging criteria for gaits, paces, movements and figures with Axel Steiner
• Session A – Introduction to judging and biomechanics with William Solyntjes

USDF Certified Instructor – Through Fourth Level

Susann earned her USDF 4th Level Trainer and Instructor certification, the highest national level in the USDF Instructor Certification program – the culmination of six years of training, travel, and teaching workshops and symposiums.

It represents a major career milestone and underscores her commitment to correct, classical training.

USDF & FEI Trainers Conference – Florida

USDF and FEI Trainers Conference at High Meadow Farm in Loxahatchee, Florida, with Steffen Peters, Scott Hassler and an FEI in-hand workshop with Lilo Fore.

USDF Workshop for Certified Trainers & Instructors

Susann regularly participates in USDF workshops designed specifically for certified trainers and instructors to keep her teaching and riding current with the latest best practices.

Trainers & Judges Forum – Red Hawk Ranch

Trainers & Judges Forum at Red Hawk Ranch in Murrieta, CA, with Dr. Dieter Schuele, Barbi Breen-Gurley, Sabine Schut-Kery, Melonie Kessler, Thomas Muench and Brent Hicks.

Global Dressage Forum North America

Susann traveled with fellow trainer Lars Holmberg to West Palm Beach, Florida for the Global Dressage Forum North America at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center.

Demonstrations and discussions with Steffen Peters, Ingrid Klimke, Rudolf Zeilinger, Arthur Kottas, Bo Jena and a panel including Christoph Hess, Stephen Clarke, Gary Rockwell, Lendon Gray and others.

Fandango Moon Arrives

On a Sunday morning, Friesian mare Yara delivered a beautiful colt by Andalusian stallion Fandango del Sol. The cross brought together elegance, presence, and a promising future in the dressage arena.

Year-End Award Celebrations

Regal Equestrian horses and riders have earned numerous year-end awards including:

• CALSHO Dressage High Point and Overall Part-Bred Friesian High Point awards
• USDF All-Breed Horse of the Year Reserve Champion titles
• USEF Regional Champions
• Multiple CDS High Point awards at First Level and beyond

Favorite Mares – Amelie & Yara

Two of Susann’s favorite mares:

• Amelie – Swedish Warmblood mare, successful in the dressage ring
• Yara – Friesian mare and proud dam of Fandango Moon

Thank You to Clients & Horses

From schooling shows to championships, Regal Equestrian riders and horses have filled the season with hard work, laughter, and success in and out of the ring.