Our gratitude goes out to the people involved in the recent USDF
Young Riders clinic with George Williams. My daughter, Mimi Stanley was
fortunate to ride in the clinic. What a great learning experience for
her & 7 other young dressage riders. Maryanne Mahowald, clinic
coordinator, had things organized down to the last detail & made the
girls feel welcome & very special. There was a summer gift bag of fun
surprises waiting at each stall, a lovely bedded stall with fans & fresh
water waiting for each horse & a well groomed arena with lessons
videoed. Special lunches with Mr. Williams for theory & camaraderie
plus a lovely dinner at Maryanne's home topped it off. Our thanks also
goes out to Kate Phillips of Mississippi View Farm for hosting this
clinic. Friendly & helpful it was a great place to learn. The wealth
of knowledge that George Williams imparted was extremely valuable to
every participant & auditor. Simply put he made a world of difference
in these girl's horses & their riding all with a positive & enthusiastic
approach. I want to share with you the joy on Erika Mahlen's face when
he said at the end of her lessons "you are ready!" She will be our
representative for Region 4 at the upcoming NAYRC. Lets all give her
our support. But last I want to thank USDF & Sheila Forbes for without
this program where would our dressage future be??? Regards, Karla
Stanley