Dawn Bluhm
Horse: Ima Chocolate Chip
Trained by Sarah Aron since 2000
Age: 35 and Over
# of years riding: 11 |
Favorite Music: |
Country |
When I'm not riding: |
I like to spend time with family, relax and catch up on latest movies. |
The three most important things I've learned as an adult from my experience in showing horse:
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Believe in yourself.
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Don't be afraid to "show up" in life. If you begin to dream it, you will live the dream.
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Just knowing what you are really capable of achieving. (Wow, I did that.)
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From a parent's perspective the three most important things my child has gained from showing horses are:
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Total "awareness" of commitment - what it means to work hard, play hard, push yourself
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Teamwork - work as a team, play as a team, cry, laugh, win or lose. Your teammates are a constant.
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Knowledge of the lessons in life - nothing is for sure, everything takes time, life happens .
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My World Show Experience
As a participant, I experience the feeling of "here and now." This is it. How much can you focus on the moment. All of it. |
My World Show Experience as a Parent
As a parent, you turn very protective of your child's life lessons they are about to receive. You are nervous, excited, proud and prejudiced!
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2008 Appaloosa World Show
- Champion NP Trail
- Champion NP Western Horsemanship
- Champion NP Hunt Seat Equitation
- Champion NP 35+ Pleasure
- Champion NP 35+ Western Horsemanship
- Reserve NP Bareback Horsemanship
- Reserve NP 35+ Western Showmanship
- Reserve NP 35+ Hunt Seat Equitation
- 3rd NP Western Riding
- ApHC All Around NP NP 35+ High Point
- Showmanship/Equitation Rider High Point
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How I felt the first time I won a Championship
My first win was a "surreal" feelings. I still think they picked the best of the worst. Well, maybe now I can say "Yes, I did okay!"
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How I felt the first time my child won a Championship
There is no other emotion to compare with regard to you child's joy, surprise, and confidence. They walk a little taller for many years to come…
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