Birgitta Bergsten visits again

Once again, Mette is extremely fortunate to have some of the best available horsewomen in the dressage world to help her prepare for this show season. Birgitta Bergsten came from Sweden for a week to help Mette prepare for the show season. Mette was very appreciative that Birgitta took her valuable time to fly out and fit Mette and her horses into her busy schedule. As with last year, it was very helpful for Mette to get a judge’s point of view early on in the show season. Mette says, “I wish I could have her out here on a regular basis. She’s a wonderful judge, has a great eye, and helps not only with the details, but with the whole picture.

Olympian Debbie McDonald is also back and Mette is thankful that she is willing to take the time to come out to Mill Creek to help her out. Mette treasures her knowledge and friendship. Debbie agrees with Mette that her horses are looking good this year.

Report from LAEC Winter Dressage Show

Mette's young horse, Donatello, was Reserve Champion Winner of the Lower Levels at the L.A. Winter Dressage Show, February 3-4!

In Donatello’s first show of the year, he was Reserve Champion winner of the lower level horses by winning three of his four classes and placing second in the other. Basquewille also had a promising start to this show season with good scores in both of his Grand prix classes. Taison won both of his third level classes and is looking strong for this year. Rockefeller is still coming back from his jaw injury. He is recovering nicely, but was distracted at the show. Overall, Mette is extremely pleased with the results of the Dressage show at LAEC, February 3 & 4, 2007.