I just got home from the Paxton Dressage Classic.  Phantom was amazing for his first under saddle show.  Both of the judges on Saturday and Sunday were Olympic judges.   On Sunday, Phantom went to show horse mode.  He went into the ring with such presence.  He did the test almost perfect except he did a happy bounce into the canter.  We got a 59.31% and got 2nd place!!  We beat the imported Warmbloods!   I had Olympic riders like George Williams coming up to look at Phantom and they would come and watch me ride him.  It was amazing.  The one judge talked to me when I finished my test and said how she thought Phantom is such a great horse and did awesome for a 3 year old.  She told me to keep up the good work and Phantom is going to become a marvelous Grand Prix horse.  I'm so proud of him and I can't wait for KY in two weeks.  I'll send you pictures when I'm able to.  I don't have them with me right now.

Jackie

Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007

Subject: KDA show

Phantom did a wonderful job at the KY Horse Park.  We got 1st place in 3 y/o materiale class with a 71.8%.   In Dressage Training 4 we got a 4th and 5th with a 60.4% both tests.    The judges loved Phantom.   The judge said that Phantom and I were demonstrating the purpose of this level.  The one judge even said it looked like I was on a Grand Prix horse! Wow!  I'll send pictures as soon as possible.  I had lots of people always coming up to ask about Phantom.  And they were so surprised on his age because he was so well behaved. (he is only three years old!)

My trainer's mother, Kelly, really is impressed with Phantom and would like to plan a day to come down to Flying W with me to see your babies!  She said she would like a horse like Phantom. 

Talk to you soon!

Jackie.