The month of November was full of many exciting developments. On the top of the list is the new addition to our team: Orion! Most of you are all very familiar with Orion as he was previously owned by Patty and George Hatch out of Vancouver, BC, and very successfully trained and shown by Leslie Reid. This included being a member 2008 Canadian Olympic Team. Leonie, Leslie, my mother and I all decided that Orion would be a perfect opportunity for me to get my feet wet in the Grand Prix ring as well as be internationally competitive. I have always been captivated by Orion and I feel extremely privileged and exceptionally excited to call him my teammate! 
Also within the month of November my mother, Dagmar and my two youngest siblings Jade and Rosmond flew over from Calgary for a wonderful visit. They were here for a total of ten days and each day was packed full of family visits, horses, training, work, and many many family dinners.
I am also now officially moved into my apartment, where I am living with Martin (Leonie's Bereiter) and Martin's girlfriend Lenna. We also have a temporary fourth roommate at the moment who is a good friend and old roommate from Vancouver: Tracey. Tracey is another crazy coincidence who has also made the big move to Germany and is living with me until she finds a place of her own in Hannover. Its been so much fun having her here.
The most practical car to bring to Ikea... because if everything doesn't fit... just put the top down! That's Tracey and Lenna packed into the front seat- I'm sure if a cop would have pulled us over that night he or she would of either had a heart attack or a good laugh!
Final product: after many Ikea trips
My Room!
Kitchen
Living/Dining Room
Overall I would sum up the month of November as a month of opportunity. I have overcome some very important pillars in my dressage training and understanding. Blitz, Zeph and Anited are progressing positively in there respective levels of work. Now, with the addition of Orion, there is so much that I can and have already learned from him that I will be able to transfer to the other three.
Hello from Canada Pia!
ReplyDeleteWow - Pia that is so amazing!
I'm so glad to hear Orion ended up with you. Really fab for both of you.
I completely outfitted my apartment in Etlyn at Ikea! Your picts bring back many good memories.
Congrats Pia!!!! Good luck with Orion and tons of success :-) to your whole Team!
ReplyDeleteHey Pia, Congratulations!! So happy for u and Orion. For u to have a great opportunity and for him, a great and wonderful home. Miss you in the barn..Wishing u a successful year training with ALL your boys...Lots of Oats!! jennifer.
ReplyDeleteHallo Braveheart, ich habe von Deinem Ausflug in die Rodeowelt gehört-bad luck. Ich habe mir das Video vom Ritt mit Gips angesehen, und muß sagen,"das müssen andere erst mal ohne Verletzung nachmachen. LG Dirk
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