10/29/2025
Congratulations to all of the competitors at Waredaca’s Classic Three Day Event!
When I say all, I really mean every single one. This event is always one of my favorites, but this year I noticed something new that I really appreciated. Completing a 3 day is a huge accomplishment and was one of my biggest goals as a young rider. I found out in my early attempts that A LOT can go wrong —which, of course, can lead to disappointment —but that there is also so much to learn from the experience, even if you don’t get to finish.
What I saw this weekend was a lovely group of competitors with well-conditioned horses who came in at all different levels of experience. Some were looking for a win, some just wanted a clean round, and some were simply hoping for a completion. There were even a few who were just so happy to be there that even when they found themselves experiencing one of the many ways to wind up with a letter rather than a number at the end of the weekend, they came away with a smile (maybe some tears, too) and a newfound appreciation for their horse and the sport.
It is also so much fun to spend the week catching up with and following some of the students I get to help throughout the year — the extended ABBF family. People like Megan Reuwer and Some Me Time 14th N3D, Cyndy Mackey and Seattle Rein 16th N3D, Rachel Higgins and Kronos 8th N3D, Leila Riazi and Allaboutprincess 24th in BN3D. Great job everyone, hope to see you all back next year!!!!
Additionally, Rachel Narrow and the lovely Sushi finished 7th in the Open Preliminary division, capping off a very fun and exciting season!!
🎥 Rachel and Sushi
