tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052076616046211712024-03-12T21:54:12.546-07:00Susan's Para E-QuestSusan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-7492567617090587662010-12-14T08:24:00.000-08:002011-01-09T22:27:47.814-08:00WEG Wrap upTeam USAHoly cow! Its already the middle of January! Well I guess no time like three months after the even to provide a wrap up! Overall Team USA put in a good showing at the WEG. Moneypenny and I finished 10th overall with a 69% in the freestyle. We were the highest scoring US pair! I'm very content with our performance in our first international event. The experience was unbelievable...its hardSusan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-18395838409162495672010-10-08T08:23:00.000-07:002010-10-08T08:38:44.407-07:002 out of 3 tests complete...Here are Susan's results so far:Team Test 63%Individual Test 64.8%The next and final test is the Musical Freestyle, which doesn't happen until Sunday. Surely they'll get another good score, as her freestyle is full of personality and class - even with the sexy flapper music! In Susan's first test, the Team Test, Moneypenny unfortunatley got her tongue over the bit, which made their canter work aSusan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-19782721777222801512010-10-05T08:33:00.000-07:002010-10-05T08:56:11.402-07:00Competition Starts Today!Moneypenny, along with all the US horses, passed their jog, and are fit and ready for competition, which starts today. Susan rides at 6:30 pm Eastern, 3:30 pm west coast time.A "fan" of Susan's asked me to explain how the Para Dressage Competition works, so here it is...There are three tests, the Team Test, Individual Test and the Musical Freestyle. Competitiors are divided into specific grades Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-63339636389621632882010-09-28T12:15:00.000-07:002010-09-28T12:20:33.785-07:00Susan Says It Best...Because the World Equestrian Games is such a huge deal, in the Equestrian World at least, I thought Susan's email to me last night said it best, so I've decided to just copy and paste. Enjoy..."Hello! All is well here. I had my first session with Ellen today, MP felt FANTASTIC. I cried and jumped for joy when she got here, its so nice to have someone that knows me and the horse so well. It felt Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-69926248251068380232010-09-22T09:47:00.000-07:002010-09-22T10:58:15.158-07:00Heaven, Safe & SoundI'm happy to report that MP has made it safely to Kentucky, and is settled into her beautiful stall, drinking and eating happily. Susan calls the Kentucky Equine Research Center, "the horsey motherland"! MP enjoyed turnout this morning on 5 acres of rolling bluegrass, and thought for sure, this was heaven. The KER facility, owned by Joe & Anna Pagan, is beautiful and it sounds as though everySusan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-44102755812897700082010-09-21T08:55:00.000-07:002010-09-21T09:12:40.503-07:00Up, Up and Away!Hello friends of Susan and MP! This is Susan's friend, Eva, hijacking her blog to bring you breaking news and photos of the event we've all been waiting for, the World Equestrian Games!Scott dropped Susan off early yesterday morning, with a huge suitcase, named "Bagzilla", so that she could arrive and get settled before Miss MP made her arrival. Scott and Devon then dropped MP off at some insane Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-27747945622435851112010-08-22T11:10:00.000-07:002010-08-23T11:11:18.199-07:00Adequan Video Promoting WEG & Para DressageSusan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-84741199135448948822010-08-16T14:00:00.000-07:002010-08-16T14:16:49.943-07:00Woot woot! Made the US Team!Wow! Its been two months since my last post! Time flies. We have been really busy and we've had a lot going on with starting my training business, finishing up my Senate job and preparing for WEG, but I cannot complain! Life is good!The really big news is that I made the US WEG Team! We had a good showing at Lamplight which placed us 5th overall and 4th on the ranking list. The competition Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-9487929118386989262010-06-03T12:00:00.000-07:002010-06-03T12:03:55.224-07:00US Para-Equestrian Association WebathonNext Tuesday June 8th from 7-9pm est I will be co-hosting the first ever US Para Equestrian Association webathon. It will be broadcast live from Lexington and will feature a number of special guests. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the US Para Equestrian Team for the WEG. For more information or to tune in go to: http://www.horseradionetwork.com/Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-45776055065255029032010-05-25T08:44:00.000-07:002010-05-25T15:33:52.432-07:00Team MP Carmel Valley Fundraiser I don't even know where to start in order to explain how FANTASTIC the Carmel Valley fundraiser was on May 16. I guess I should start by thanking the "Team MP Committee" for all their hard work and time spent pulling off such a great day. All we had to do was drive in, meet our supporters, ride for them and then go head home. The CV fundraiser committee included: Nancy Bareilles, Katy Peterson, Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-78755212211908352652010-05-16T20:29:00.001-07:002010-05-16T20:29:51.033-07:00On our way home from Carmel Valley. It was a huge success! Great turn out, great hostesses, and great bbq. It surpassed our expectations. More tomorrow!Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-24367384511958524612010-05-12T12:47:00.000-07:002010-05-12T13:07:06.967-07:00Team MP Fundraiser - THIS WEEKEND!!The Carmel Valley fundraiser is upon us. We will head down to Carmel Sunday morning for a fun-filled afternoon of horses, BBQ and silent auctions. Please come if you can, it will be a blast!Thank you to the Team MP Carlen Fundraiser steering committee: Nancy Bareilles, Julie Culver, Katy Peterson, Ellen Eckstein, Susan Rowland, Susan Baxter, Margaret Robinson, Erin Branson, Elizabeth Pasquinelli,Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-7436479843790816482010-04-13T17:17:00.000-07:002010-04-14T09:26:50.464-07:00Official Website!It's official! I have a website! Go to http://www.susantreabess.com/ . I will still use the blog to journal our journey to the WEG and beyond, but the website will now house photos, info, etc. It will also house information on the services I will offer as I am making the plunge into the horse training business. Ooo la la. Or as I like to call it, I'm opening a tolerance center for horses and Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-34268262928394178402010-03-22T07:25:00.000-07:002010-04-14T09:27:24.918-07:00May 16th - Carmel Valley Fundraiser for Team MPMark your calendars! Team MP is hosting a fundraiser at the Carmel Valley Trail and Saddle Club. The even starts at 2:00 and will include demonstrations, including Moneypenny and I riding our freestyle, a BBQ meal and more! I hope you will join us, it should be a terrific event!! Go here for the event flyer and more info. Thank you Team MP!!!!Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-40671053985290104372010-03-19T18:26:00.000-07:002010-04-14T09:27:52.800-07:00LubriSyn Sponsored!!!Its official! I'm a LubriSyn sponsored rider. We have been using LubriSyn as part of Moneypenny's program for three years now. We've been so happy with it that we've put all of our competitive horses on it. Thank you LubriSyn! I'm proud to be part of your team!Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-39210144811782804352010-03-17T13:45:00.000-07:002010-03-20T13:23:05.861-07:00YAHOOOOO!!!!!You can't have a weekend like we just had and have some silly, she-she title to your blog post. YAHOOOOO!!! seems appropriate.We have returned from the Del mar CPEDI3* and I'm pleased to announce that we did quite well - we swept all three of our classes AND won the overall highpoint. Which means we won a Borne saddle! And earned our certificate of capability AND qualified for National Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-80804905182460400342010-03-14T19:19:00.001-07:002010-03-14T19:19:09.663-07:00On our way home from Del Mar now. Sat and Sun were as successful as Fri. Team MP won the Individual with another 67 and th freestyle with a 72! More to come...Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-78230817666301086552010-03-12T11:40:00.001-08:002010-03-12T11:40:41.117-08:00First scores are up. I won the team test with a 67. MP was a bit backed off but we got our qualifying so tomorrow I will go for it.Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-38564127694595769782010-02-22T14:20:00.000-08:002010-02-22T14:29:35.949-08:00New Interview!I was recently interviewd by the WEG Online Radio Show. You can catch the interview here.Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-65347535427801743572010-02-12T11:33:00.000-08:002010-02-16T11:21:27.496-08:00Pictures from last weekend...MP's assistant, Devon, hard at work!Centerline - look at that halt!The Somerset peanut galleryAmanda & DoniVerite's first dressage showVerite hanging out like a show horsePam & DylanMP working itThe first hal back in the ringDevon tending to MPShowing off the sponsor logoTelling the judge she's "mistaken" Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-10316512313770394832010-02-10T15:21:00.000-08:002010-02-10T17:27:30.364-08:00Boo-YA! A very long post....I have a lot to say! Pictures to come...Show season started off with a bang! MP & Verite were both AMAZING!!! Here's the recap:We got to Rancho Murietta last Thursday, arriving in the big new 6 horse trailer loaded with 4 horses and all of their needs. We have dubbed this trailer "MP's RV." Anyhow, we roll into Rancho Murietta to find big white tents EVERYWHERE. Turns out the US Open is being held at Pebble Beach this year so Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-47951274975280975852010-02-01T16:19:00.000-08:002010-02-01T16:28:31.976-08:00Summit Equine NutritionI've been meaning to post about one of my sponsors, Summit Equine Nutrition. Summit is owned and operated by Dr. Clair Thunes, equine nutritionist. Clair approached me a few years back and offered us her services. She has developed nutritional programs for all of our horses. And she was instrumental in helping pull together a feeding program for Moneypenny after her episode with ulcers. MP is Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-15172677473715285242010-02-01T16:14:00.000-08:002010-02-01T16:19:20.345-08:00Can't WAIT for this weekend!!!!Rancho Murietta is coming up this weekend and I can't WAIT! Everyone is coming: Ellen, Nancy, Katy P, Julie, Eva, Katey A, Katie D, Odie, Wendy, Amanda, Rebbecca, Pam, Jan, and I'm sure I'm forgetting someone. The horses are feeling fab and all tuned up, can't wait for some last minute tweaks from Ellen! Will post after the show...Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-83043527766332929182010-01-19T21:22:00.000-08:002010-01-19T21:50:18.461-08:00Wonderful Weekend with EllenYou know its time to work on something when nearly every horse you are working with needs that something...thats what I experience this weekend. For whatever reason, the horsemanship gods have brough me three horses that all require me to be "quick" so that I can truely get to their feet. No lollygagging here!There was a time when these gods brought me a slough of horses that required me to be "Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405207661604621171.post-59854022899351862532010-01-05T12:47:00.000-08:002010-01-19T21:51:27.953-08:00Some pics of my week with EllenWe had a fantastic week with Ellen and the girls (MP & Verite)! Getting ready for 2010 and ringing in the new year!Collected trot: Extended trot - with SUSPENSION!Verite learning how to be a showgirl:Susan & MoneyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08603800655062827340noreply@blogger.com1