July 2012
Congratulations to Still Waters Dressage client Kelley Delaperriere on achieving her final score for her USDF Bronze Medal! Kelley and her beautiful Trakehner gelding, Donuawaltzer, won the Third Level test 1 and test 3 Adult Amatuer classes with scores over 65% at the July Goodhorsemen Dressage show held at Conyers International Horse Park. Way to go Kelley and Waltzer!
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June 2012
Congratulations to Evelyn Angelle riding Ruxpin (previously owned by Susan Kracklauer and sold by Still Waters Dressage) on achieving the scores at Fourth Level and Prix St. George for her USDF Silver Medal! We at Still Waters Dressage always appreciate Evelyn's updates on Ruxpin and are so proud of all their success together in Texas.
Pictured: Evelyn Angelle and Ruxpin
Photo Credit: Susan J Stickle
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June 2012
Bailey Sumner rode Adrienne Dickerson's Cavalier to multiple wins at the June Poplar Place Farm Dressage Show. Bailey took home the Jr/Yr Reserve High Score with a 69.23% at Third Level test three, and she also took home the Freestyle Reserve High Point with a 72.66% on her Third Level Freestyle. A great way to end the Spring show season!
Photo Credit: Brad Thatcher, Applewood Farm
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June 2012
The Goodhorseman Foundation Cup was retired at the GHF/Massey Ferguson Annual Dressage Show in June 2012. Kim Schisler rode Cathy Cooper's Lusitano gelding, Baluarte Interago, to the GHF Cup High Score of 74.59% at the April Goodhorseman Foundation Dressage Show. Twenty-six high score winners names are listed on the Cup, and the Cup is retired once the last slot is filled. The first name listed on the new Cup with be Still Waters Dressage client Eliza Ginn for her GHF Cup High Score of 74.138% at the June Goodhorseman Foundation Dressage Show.
Pictured: Kim Schisler accepting the Cup on behalf of Baluarte Interago's owner, Cathy Cooper
Photo Credit: Sherry Smith
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May 2012
Eliza Ginn riding her own 12 year old gelding Bouccos Flight Plan will be the first name on the new Goodhorseman Foundation Cup for achieving the Highest Score for the show (1st-GP)! With a huge score of 74.138%, Eliza is also the Jr/Yr Reserve High Point of GHF/Massey Ferguson Annual Dressage Show. Bailey Sumner also took home a Reserve High Point for the Open Freestyle! Good job girls!!!
Photo Credit: Madison Benicky
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May 2012
Lara Mitchelson (left) and Cathy Cooper (right) are the beautiful 'Cover Girls' on the May 2012 GDCTA issue of "Collected Remarks"
Photo Credit: Brad Thatcher, Applewood Farm
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May 2012
Congratulations to Rebecca O'Connor on the purchase of her stunning five year old PRE gelding Black Onyx! Many thanks to Anne Margaret Meyers for traveling to Spain on Rebecca's behalf . After many hours of looking at countless sale horses, Anne Margaret selected the perfect match for Rebecca. We could not be more thrilled! Also thank you to Miriam Frenk, our PRE Andalusian Horse Expert located in Madrid.
Pictured: Rebecca enjoying a ride on her new horse "Onyx" in a lesson with Kim Schisler
Photo Credit: Christy Drake Imbriale
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May 2012
Still Waters Dressage would like to welcome Diane Dunn and her seven year old Dutch Warmblood/Friesian Pinto cross gelding Kragos "Gus". Diane purchased Gus as a four year old with minimal dressage training. As all horse owners know set-backs happen. Even with some set-backs along the way through hard work and dedication, Diane and Kragos competed in their first recognized show together at the 2012 May Inaugural Chattahoochee Hills Dressage show with scores progressing from 60.5% to 63.5% in Intro C. Keep an eye out for this pair to be competing at Training level later this year!
Photo Credit: Susan Elizabeth Talbot
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April 2012
Kim Schisler riding Cathy Cooper's Lusitano gelding, Baluarte Interago, wins the Good Horseman's Cup with a 74.59%. This pair also took Reserve High-Point honors for the Open divisions and second place in the "Dressage for Dollars" with a 70.16%. Jeff Whitfield took home multiple blue ribbons for his wins at Training level in addition to the Adult Amateur Reserve High-Point award for his 70.2% win in the Training level test three. Bailey Sumner and Cavalier put in respectable Junior tests with scores over 60%, and Eliza Ginn came home with some top placing ribbons for her scores up to 68.8% at First level. A great weekend for Still Waters Dressage clients!
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April 2012
In his first show after a twenty year break from the show ring, Jeff Whitfield rode his six year old Hanoverian Gelding, Dune MF, to the April 2012 Poplar Place Farm Dressage Show Adult Amateur Reserve High Point by scoring a 68.67% in Training Level test two. A week later Jeff scored over 70% at the GHF/Massey Ferguson Dressage at the Horse Park to again take the Adult Amateur Reserve High Point. With two Adult Amateur Reserve High Point Awards and multiple wins in Jeff's first two shows out, we are all quite impressed!
Photo Credit: Alicia Frese, Frese Frame Photography
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March 2012
At the Poplar Place Farm March 2012 Dressage show Still Waters Dressage client, Bailey Sumner, made her first time out showing Cavalier (owned by Adrienne Dickerson) a memorable one! With scores over 65% at Fourth level and just under 69% at Third level, Bailey brought home the Jr/Yr Reserve High Point for the entire show. Way to go Bailey! Kelley Delaperriere debuted her Trakehner gelding, Donauwalzter, at Third level scoring over 61%, which means she is just one score shy of achieving her USDF Bronze Medal.
Photo Credit: WNC Photography
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March 2012
Congratulations to Still Waters Dressage client, Vicky Treverton, on all her success showing her beautiful fourteen year old Westfalen mare, Manon. From the Wilson Farm schooling show to Wills Park, Vicky has been making a name for herself around town with scores in the mid-60s taking home many wins in the intro divisions. You can't help but love Vicky and her lovely accent (she's British)!
Photo Credit: Susan Elizabeth Talbot
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January 2012
Congratulations to Still Waters Dressage client, Kelley Delaperriere, on being named the 2011 GDCTA Volunteer of the Year! We are all so honored to know Kelley. She has a huge heart, kind-spirit, and is always doing for others. Not only is she a caring person, but also a talented rider. Kelley was the Reserve Champion for All-Levels Open Freestyle and the USDF Reserve Champion for Trakehner Second Level Freestyle. Congratulations Kelley! Also bringing home some Reserve Championships was Still Waters Dressage client, Phyllis Sumner. After some big Championship wins at the 2011 Regional Championships, Phyllis brought home the Second and Third level Adult Amateur Reserve Championship ribbons from the GDCTA Gala. Congratulations Phyllis!
Photo Credit: Brad Thatcher, Applewood Farm
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January 2012
 A huge thank you to Still Waters Dressage clients, Mitch and Lara Mitchelson, for donating a Tiffany's bracelet on behalf of Still Waters Dressage to the GDCTA Gala silent auction, which was set up to benefit the University of Georgia Veterinary School and Georgia Dressage & Combined Training Association. The Mitchelson's have always gone above and beyond in their support of Still Waters Dressage, and we are all so appreciative. Thank you Mitch and Lara!
Pictured: Mitch (far left) and Lara (far right) Mitchelson with Cathy Cooper (center) at the 2011 GDCTA Gala
Photo Credit: Brad Thatcher, Applewood Farm
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November 2011
It's official... Phyllis Sumner is the recipient of the 2011 United States Dressage Federation Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal!!! Congratulations Phyllis!
Photo Credit: Brad Thatcher
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November 2011
 The Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association hosted a "Kudzu Clinic" at Fortitude Farm (formerly Yellow House) in Alpharetta, Georgia. Carolyn Bell graciously offered the facility and volunteered her time to teach GDCTA eventing members over fences in the morning, and Kim Schisler volunteered her time to teach GDCTA dressage members in the afternoon. Thank you to Kelley Delaperriere for organzing a great clinic!
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October 2011
Maddy Southers rode a respectable test in the Region 3 Training Level Championship class scoring a 63% in a competitive division. In her First Level Championship test, Maddy guided her horse "Risky" to a 62% and an eighth place finish in a large division. Way to go Maddy!
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October 2011
 Phyllis Sumner and Don Zamora win multiple Regional Championships in Ocala, Florida! With scores over 70% from both judges, Phyllis and "Don" averaged 73% in the Second Level Championship class, which was more than seven percentage points higher than the reserve champion. An average score of 72% was more than enough to give them the title of Region 3 Third Level Champion. Congratulations Phyllis on being the 2011 Second and Third Level Region 3 Champion (AA)!
Photo Credit: Brad Thatcher
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September 2011
Still Waters Dressage clients had another great weekend showing at the Georgia International Horse Park! Maddy Southers won her Second Level debut with a score over 67%, and she finished fourth in the Tully Thoroughbred test of choice riding her Thoroughbred gelding "Risky". Phyllis Sumner won the Adult Amateur High Point and took home another Dover Medal with a huge score of 75%. She also took the win in the Third Level Test Three with another score over 70%.
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September 2011
Congratulations to Kelley Delaperriere riding her own Trakehner gelding, Donauwaltzer, on scoring an impressive 76.8% in her Second Level Freestyle! Kelley brought a blue ribbon home and took the freestyle high score of the weekend. A huge thanks to Debra Brookhauser for designing Kelley's entertaining freestyle.
Photo Credit: David Mullnix
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August 2011
Still Waters Dressage has been blessed to have junior/young rider Eliza Ginn as a working student this summer. Eliza has had a successful year thus far with both her horses, Bouccous Flight Plan and Indigo Blue Shadow. Eliza and "Boo"(pictured) have finished in the top three in the last eight of ten tests at training and first level with scores up to 69%. Eliza is a talented rider with a great future ahead of her!
Photo Credit: Lynn Kaufman
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June 2011
Still Waters Dressage clients had a wonderful weekend showing at the Georgia International Horse Park with the High Point Adult Amateur Championship and the High Point Junior/Young Rider Championship both going to Still Waters Dressage clients. Hannah Hewitt scored over 70% at Third Level riding Jamie Powell’s stallion, Lorenzo’s Fire. Hannah was the Jr/Yr High Point Champion of the weekend and got her final scores for her USDF Bronze Medal. Congratulations Hannah! Taking home the High Point AA Championship and scoring over 70% at Second Level Test Three was Phyllis Sumner riding her 6 year old Dutch gelding, Don Zamora. Congratulations Phyllis!
Pictured: Hannah Hewitt riding Jamie Powell's stallion, Lorenzo's Fire
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May 2011
Congratulations to Michelle Davis Klasing on the purchase of Claudius. Michelle is in for a treat as Claudius is a very special horse. In their first competition, Michelle scored a 64% in her debut at second level, and she scored over 66% in her debut at third level. At their second show, Michelle and Claudius won the Adult Amateur Dover medal at second level and scored over 67% at third level which was the final score she needed for her USDF Bronze medal. We at Still Waters Dressage are so very happy for Michelle and Claudius!
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March 2011
Somewhere in time's own space
There must be some sweet pastured place
Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow
Some paradise where horses go,
For by the love that guides my pen
I know great horses live again.
by Stanley Harrison, breeder, trainer, poet 1889-1980
Our condolences to Hannah Hewitt on the untimely passing of her magnificant partner, Johnny Cash. Although we all had only a short amount of time working with Johnny, he will forever live in all of our hearts. He was a kind and generous horse; he was a "gentle giant". In only one show together, Johnny helped Hannah achieve four of the six scores she needed for her USDF Bronze Medal, and they were the Junior/Young Rider High Point Champion of the show. We will all miss you "Johnny".
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March 2011
Congratulations to Evelyn Angelle on the purchase of Ruxpin (previously owned by Susan Kracklauer). In their first season competing as a partnership, Ruxpin has already helped Evelyn achieve her final scores for her USDF Bronze medal. We all enjoy getting updates from Evelyn telling us how much she loves Ruxpin! Best of luck to them as they work towards the USDF Silver medal.
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January 2011
Still Waters Dressage was well represented at the 2011 GDCTA Awards Gala thanks to Lara Mitchelson! For the raffle drawing, Lara donated a basket filled with everything from a hat, polo, and fleece embroidered with the Still Waters Dressage logo to a set of Back on Track bandages. The Still Waters Dressage basket was voted “Best Basket” and won by Heidi Caldwell. Thank you Lara for doing such a fabulous job on the basket!
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December 2010
A huge thank you to Kelley Delaperriere, Susan Kracklauer, and Holly Kreikemeier for hosting the Still Waters Dressage Christmas Party at Holly’s house. It was a lovely evening filled with great food, fellowship, and an entertaining “white elephant” gift swap!
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December 2010
Donauwaltzer owned by Kelley Delaperriere is the 2010 USDF All Breeds AmericanTrakehner Association Second Level (AA) Champion!
Photo Credit: Frese Frame
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December 2010
 Congratulations to Kerri Stevens and her horse, Zidane, on a year full of accomplishments and USDF awards! For the 2010 USDF First Level Horse of the Year, Zidane finished tenth in the country. He also finished second overall and third for adult amateur for the USDF KWPN All Breeds Awards at First Level. Such a fabulous year for this new partnership!
Pictured: Kerri Stevens accepting her awards at the USDF Awards Gala in Jacksonville, FL
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December 2010
 Congratulations to Shelley Rahiya on the purchase of Kim Schisler's Grand Prix Hannoverian gelding, Duvallier. Over the last two years, Duvallier and Kim have won numerous Grand Prix classes, as well as, winning many regional and national awards together as a partnership. For Kim, the highlight of their partnership was the third place finish in the Brentina Cup at Gladstone and getting the scores for her USDF Gold Medal. Kim said, "I am so blessed to have had the incredible opportunity to ride such a talented horse. 'Duvi' is so kind in character, and I will greatly miss him; I know that he is going to a loving home where he will go on and teach his new rider so much. I will forever be grateful to Jeff and Shereen Fuqua for their support in making the partnership with Duvi happen!" Best of luck to Shelley and Duvi!!!
Pictured: Duvallier and Kim Schisler
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October 2010
  With an impressive championship ride, Kelley Delaperriere and Donauwaltzer scored over 65% in the Adult Amateur Second Level Regional Championship class and finished third out of eighteen horse/rider combinations. In her first dressage championship, Zoe Robinson riding Cortez put in a nice test for the JR/YR Training Level Regional Championship class. Back in the saddle for less than a week and still healing from a fractured hip, Kerri Stevens guided Zidane to a score of over 66% and a ninth place finish out of thirty-five horse/rider combinations in the Adult Amateur First Level Regional Championship class. In their very last competition together as a partnership, Kim Schisler and Duvallier finished third in the Open Grand Prix Regional Championship class. A strong showing for all Still Waters Dressage clients competing in the Region III Championships!
Pictured: Kelley Delaperriere riding Donauwaltzer
Photo Credit: WNC Photography
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October 2010
 Holly Kreikemeier and her new horse, Czech Valentine, had a wonderful training level debut at the Wilson Farm Schooling show. Czech Valentine, affectionately know as "Toad", has gone from race horse to hunter and now is learning the ropes of his newest career in dressage. He shows promise for the future! Also competing was Hannah Hewitt riding Ruxpin at first level. Hannah is half leasing Ruxpin and is showing much progress!
Pictured: Holly schooling Czech Valentine at her farm
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September 2010
 In only her second recognized dressage show, Zoe Robinson riding Cortez has qualified for the regional championships at training level! As a warm-up for the upcoming regional championships, Kelley DeLaPerriere riding Donauwalzer finished second in the second level test four, and Kim Schisler riding Duvallier finished second in the Grand Prix. A great opportunity to ride in the arenas at Conyers International Horse Park leading up to the Regionals, which are going to be held in Conyers in October!
Pictured: Zoe riding Cortez back to the stables after her qualifying ride for regionals
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August 2010
Zidane owned by Kerri and Jay Stevens went undefeated in TN! Winning five of five first level tests with scores between 72.6% and 76.5%, Zidane was the high score champion of the show and KWPN high score champion.
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August 2010
Kim Schisler was delighted to accept an invitation to be a demonstration rider in the 2010 GHF/AGCO International Dressage Symposium. German Equestrian and Olympic Gold Medalist, Hubertus Schmidt, traveled to After the Fox Farm in Madison, GA to instruct demonstration riders and answer auditor questions. An incredible opportunity for everyone involved to learn from a dressage master! A special thank you to Ann Genovese of the Goodhorseman Foundation and After the Fox Farm for hosting an amazing symposium.
Pictured: Kim Schisler riding Duvallier in piaffe with Hubertus Schmidt
Photo Credit: Sherry Smith
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August 2010
 Director of Willow South Eventing, Tawn Edwards (and 7 of her students), spent four weeks this summer training at her family owned equestrian center Willow Hill Farm in upstate New York. Tawn asked Kim Schisler to teach weekly "mini-clinics" to her students that stayed in Alpharetta and were interested in furthering their dressage training. A couple of the Willow South students decided that they would like to try to qualify for the Regional Dressage Championships! At their first recognized dressage show:
Kelsey Neely riding Pharaoh (pictured) won all four of her first level tests at the Goodhorsesman Summer Dressage show held at the Conyers International Horse Park. With scores over 70% at 1-1 and 1-4, Kelsey is now only one score away from being qualified for regionals at first level!
Zoe Robinson riding Cortez came home with two second place finishes and two fourth place finishes at training level. She scored over 65% at training 4 and is only one score away from being qualified for regionals at training level!
Congratulations to both of these talented young ladies and their wonderful mounts!
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May 2010
Congratulations to Still Waters Dressage Client, Susan Kracklauer riding Ruxpin, for achieving the scores at 4th level and Prix St. George for the USDF Silver Medal!
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May 2010
Shereen Fuqua (A.A.) riding Caribi and Kim Schisler (Open) riding Duvallier take the Grand Prix Championships at the Tennesean Dressage show held just outside of Nashville in Murfreesboro, TN. Shereen will be competing again at the Poplar Place June Dressage Show. Kim and "Duvi" round out the Spring show season with Grand Prix wins in Tryon, Conyers, and Murfreesboro. Next for them is the GHF/AGCO International Hubertus Schmidt Symposium, where Kim will be a demonstration rider.
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March 2010
Kim Schisler is the covergirl for the March 2010 issue of Fayette Woman. You can find the entire story at www.fayettewoman.com or you can become a fan of Fayette Woman on facebook!
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March 2010
Check out the March/April 2010 issue of Warmbloods Today magazine to find Kim Schisler's article, "Behind the Scenes at a Southern German Auction", in the trainer's point of view section. Kim's article can also be read under the 'Resources' heading in the tool box above. Enjoy!
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February 2010
A new dimension has been added to the Still Waters Dressage website. Check out "dressage videos" under the 'Resources' heading in the tool bar. There you will find video clips with audio from Conrad Schumacher and Henk van Bergen clinics. You will also find Kim Schisler and Duvallier's Brentina Cup test ride at Gladstone, New Jersey and some clips from the Southern Germany Elite Sporthorse auction. Please keep an eye on this new section as we will update it frequently with new video footage!
Pictured: Kim Schisler riding Duvallier in piaffe with Conrad Schumacher
Photo Credit: Mark Lehner www.hoofclix.com
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January 2010
During the 2009 GDCTA Awards Gala held at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth, Georgia, Kim Schisler and Duvallier were named the 2009 GDCTA Open Grand Prix Champions.
Pictured: Still Waters Dressage client, Holly Kreikemeier (left), and Donna Brown (right) presenting Kim Schisler (center) with the award
Photo Credit: Brad Thatcher
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December 2009
Thank you to everyone at Mittie's Tea Room in downtown Alpharetta for hosting a Christmas brunch for friends and family of Still Waters Dressage. The food and service at Mittie's was exceptional, and they did a fabulous job arranging a couple extra tables at a last minute request. A wonderful time was had by all!
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November 2009
Congratulations to Anne McNeil Abney (far right), Erin Menigo (far left), and Jennifer Neiss (center) on their winning performances at the Ashland Fall show. Erin won the Novice CT on her dressage score of 29.5, and later in the day she scored over 65% at first level. Jennifer placed second at first level test one with a 66.7% and won the first level test two with a 63.9%. Way to go girls!!!
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November 2009
Pictured is Kim Schisler riding the gorgeous 4 year old mare, Francesca by Fornsbacher x Gardez and bred by Karl Kraft. She sold for a price of 27,000 Euros to a family in Baden-Wurttemberg. Belini was the most expensive horse sold at the auction, and he went for 106,000 Euros to a family from England. The average price of the 28 horses sold was just over 20,000 Euros. Kim is currently working on an article about her experience as an auction rider in Germany. Please look for the article, which is due to be published in Warmbloods Today March/April 2010 edition!
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November 2009
We at Still Waters Dressage are pleased to announce that our head trainer, Kim Schisler, has been recruited to be an auction rider in the 2009 Southern German Sport Horse Auction (Baden-Wurttemberg Breed Registry). She has accepted the invitation and will be traveling to Stuttgart on October 20th. The auction is held just outside of Stuttgart in Marbach on November 6-7, 2009. The FBW horses are known for their quality and great minds making them suitable for professionals and amateurs alike. For more information on the auction please check out: www.pzv-bw.de/en where you will find videos and photos of the horses that will be auctioned. Please feel free to contact Kim with any other questions. With a couple of weeks to get to know the horses, Kim will have a good insight into the horses personalities and way of going. If you are interested in attending the auction and/or purchasing an Elite Wurttemberg horse, then please use Kim as a resource.
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October 2009
 This fall has proven to be a very successful time for Duvallier and Kim. They have been winning in the open Grand Prix arena, and Kim has achieved her final scores for the coveted USDF Gold Medal, which is a rider's lifetime achievement award requiring scores in the 60's at Intermediare and Grand Prix dressage! While at the Ole South Classic held just outside of Nashville, TN, "Duvi" and Kim scored a 65.7% taking the win in their first open Grand Prix as a partnership. They won the Grand Prix the following day, and Kim received her final score for the USDF Gold Medal. A couple of weeks later, they won the Grand Prix on Saturday at the Fall ‘Goodhorseman’ Dressage Show held at the Conyers International Horse Park. Then at the Atlanta Fall National (also held at the Conyers International Horse Park), they pulled off another win in the Grand Prix. Although they have qualified for the Regional Championships at Intermediate II and Grand Prix, Kim has accepted an invitation to be an auction rider in Germany and will be out of town over the Championship. Congratulations to Kim and Duvi on a very successful 2009 Fall show season!
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July 2009
 Duvallier and Kim Schisler finish third in the Nation in the Brentina Cup, which is the Young Adult Grand Prix National Championship, held at the historic United States Equestrian Team headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. For more information click on Resources in the information panel above and read "The Road to the Brentina Cup" and "My Gladstone Experience" written by Kim Schisler and published in GDCTA Collected Remarks July/September 2009 issues.
Photo Credit: Susan Stickle
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June 2009
A huge thanks to Cary Wallace of Custom Saddlery for fitting Duvallier with a mono-flap Advantage Custom Saddle! The quality and craftsmanship of all Custom Saddlery saddles meet the specifications and requirements of what Kim looks for in a dressage saddle.
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June 2009
Rubinhall owned by Rebecca O'Connor made an impression on the judge at the Poplar Place Spring Dressage Show during his debut at first level. Rubin, shown by Kim Schisler, scored an impressive 75.667% to win his division and take the Show High Point Open Champion Award! Pictured is Rubin at his new home, EQUEST, being ridden by Rebecca.
Photo Credit: Jim Kirk
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June 2009
Duvallier and Kim Schisler receive an invitation to compete at the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/ United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Festival of Champions for the Brentina Cup division held in Gladstone, NJ. The top twelve horse and rider combinations in the Nation are invited to compete for the Brentina Cup, which is a Grand Prix competition for riders ages 20-28. After four qualifying competitions this year, Kim is delighted that "Duvi" and she have been invited to compete at Gladstone, a venue with so much history for the United States Equestrian riders and team members.
Photo credit: Brad Thatcher
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June 2009
Still Waters Dressage and Kim Schisler would like to say "THANK YOU" to Brad Thatcher of Applewood Farm in Alpharetta, GA. Brad has once again created a beautiful advertisement for Kim. The advertisement will be in local equestrian magazines as a way to announce Kim's return to Alpharetta, GA after five months of intensive training with Lars Petersen in Wellington, Florida.
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May 2009
Kim Schisler and Caroline Roffmann traveled from Wellington, FL to Gainesville, FL with five horses for the Canterbury Dressage Show. Kim and Duvi went to compete in their third Brentina Cup Qualifier, and Caroline was competing in the Young Rider and Young Horse classes. With some great scores, Caroline headed back to South Florida and Kim headed North toward her next qualifier in Georgia. Thank you to Lars Petersen for coming up to coach Kim and Caroline in Gainesville!
Pictured: Duvallier & Kim at the Palm Beach Derby show grounds
Photo credit: Mary Phelps
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March 2009
Equestrian Estates (Loxahatchee, Florida)- Duvallier and Kim make it down centerline in their first Brentina Cup Qualifier. The 2009 Brentina Cup is a National Championship for riders ages 20-28 at the Grand Prix level(Olympic level). The top twelve horse/rider combinations in the Nation will be invited to compete at the Festival of Champions in Gladstone, NJ.
Duvallier and Kim are very blessed to be cantering down centerline. Duvi had a terrible accident during transport from California to Florida, but with the top care from Palm Beach based vet, Dr. Shana Chase, Duvi is back in action!
Photo Credit: Mary Phelps
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February 2009
Jeff & Shereen Fuqua of Collecting Gaits Farm in Alpharetta, GA have generously come to an agreement with Kim Schisler of Still Waters Dressage in which Duvallier's ownership will be transferred over to Kim. Duvallier (pictured) was sent to Steffan Peters in California to be sold. Kim had the incredible opportunity to go to California and ride "Duvi" with Steffan a few times before coming to an agreement with the Fuqua's.
We at Still Waters are all looking forward to Duvi joining our family, and we will forever be grateful to Jeff and Shereen Fuqua for envisioning this partnership and making this all possible. Stay tuned as Kim and Duvi work toward the goal of qualifying for the 2009 Brentina Cup!
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January 2009
Our deepest condolences to Melissa Taylor on the loss of her 9 year old Danish Gelding, Dacardo. The partnership that Melissa shared with 'D' was an inspiration to all that surrounded them. Everyone that has had such a bond with a horse knows that horses come into our lives and "leave hoofprints on our hearts" and your life is forever changed.
With heartfelt symphathy, SWD
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December 2008
Dressage at Holiday & Horses a huge Succes!!
Lars Petersen and Succes win the Saturday Night Grand Prix Freestyle and the Grand Prix at the first show of the Winter Equestrian Festival's 2008/2009 season!
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November 2008
Kim has officially arrived in Wellington, Florida for the 2009 Winter Equestrian Festival. She will be based at Lars Petersen and Melissa Taylor’s Legacy Farms( www.legacy-farms.com). Kim will be working and training with the Legacy team, and she will be keeping Lisette Milner’s lovely stallions in work. Lisette plans to make frequent trips to Florida to compete her Grand Prix stallion, Lorenzo’s Fire.
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November 2008
Kim heads South to Florida for the Winter Equestrian Festival and has made the decision to leave Claudius (pictured), owned by Still Waters Dressage, in work with Lauren Weil of Bigtime Eventing during the winter months. With only 2 stalls in Florida and 3 horses to take, Kim had to decide how to manage. She is thrilled that Claudius will remain in work, and Lauren will have the opportunity to compete him in order to achieve the scores for her USDF Bronze Medal!
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October 2008
World renown dressage trainer, Conrad Schmacher, visited Applewood Farm in Alpharetta, GA for a two-day clinic. For the third time this year, Kim Schisler was fortunate enough to participate in a Conrad Schmacher clinic! Under Mr. Schmacher's talented eye, Kim had the unique opportunity to ride an extremely talented young stallion, Las Vegas. "Vegas" is a young Danish breeding stallion owned by International Grand Prix rider and trainer, Lisette Milner. As always through Mr. Schumacher's systematic training program, this pair improved leaps and bounds! A special thanks to the title sponsors of this clinic: Applewood Farm and DHF Dressage.
Photo: Kim Schisler riding Las Vegas
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October 2008
Check out Lauren Weil's new website: www.BigtimeEventing.com
Now accepting horses and students in training! Bigtime Eventing focuses mainly on the adult amateur eventing competitor and the serious junior/young rider, but Bigtime Eventing believes that every rider can benefit from solid classical dressage training.
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September 2008
We at Still Waters Dressage, LLC want to say THANK YOU to Brad Thatcher of Applewood Farm for helping create an advertisement for Still Waters. The ad will be placed in the Conrad Schumacher Clinic Program. Mr. Schumacher will be at Applewood teaching on October 8th and 9th. The title sponsors of the clinic are Applewood Farm and DHF Dressage. Still Waters Dressage will be sponsoring lunch for the riders and auditors on the second day of the clinic. We are all looking forward to Conrad Schumacher being at Applewood!
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August 2008
A new addition at Applewood Farm in Alpharetta, GA is International Grand Prix rider Lisette Milner and her stallions, Las Vegas (pictured) and Lorenzo's Fire. Lorenzo's Fire and Lisette have been quite successful in the International Grand Prix arena. A fabulous combination that will in turn be a huge asset to the Applewood family. Las Vegas is an up-and-coming 6 year old Danish breeding stallion. Although he is still green, he shows promise to be a future International competitor. Kim Schisler is riding both stallions while Lisette is getting moved into her new home. Kim is looking forward to the opportunity to compete Las Vegas next year. Welcome Lisette and her talented boys!
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August 2008
Courtney King Dye and Harmony's Mythilus represented the USA with grace and dignity in their Olympic Debut in Hong Kong. They finished top 25 in the Grand Prix, which allowed them to advance to the Grand Prix Special. Another brillant performance in the Grand Prix Special gave Courtney and Myth a top 15 finish so they advanced to the Grand Prix Kur Finals. Courtney and "Myth" present an overall incredible picture of harmony between horse and rider. America is lucky to have such a talented horse and rider combination. Congratulations Courtney!
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June 2008
The USEF Selection Trails held in San Juan Capistrano, California proved that Courtney King Dye riding Harmony's Mythilus is one of America's top combinations. A top three placing secured Courtney and "Myth" a spot on the 2008 USA Olympic Dressage team. Courtney will join Olympic veterans Steffan Peters and Debbie McDonald for the team. Courtney is also an alternate for the team with Idocus. Great Job Courtney and Good Luck in Hong Kong!
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May 2008
Congratulations to Suzanne Dansby Phelps and Cooper for winning the Open Grand Prix at Poplar Place Spring Dressage Show. Their impressive performance not only won the Grand Prix, but it also gave them the high-score award for the FEI divisions. Welcome back "Super Cooper"!
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April 2008
Kim Schisler and Suzanne Dansby Phelps hauled Claudius, Cooper, and Rower B to Tryon, North Carolina to ride in the Conrad Schumacher Clinic. Both Kim and Suzanne were thrilled with their rides and feel that training with Conrad is so beneficial to their overall riding. Thank you to Jennifer Baumert of Cloverlea Dressage for organizing the clinic and for the invitation to be a part of it!
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April 2008
After a wonderful 2008 Florida season, Kim Schisler has returned to Georgia. She will be based at Applewood Farm ( www.Applewood-Farm.com) in Alpharetta. Kim will be taking horses and students in for training. She will add a new element to her education in working with Suzanne Dansby Phelps ( www.dhfdressage.com). Suzanne has trained in dressage for over 20 years with some top Olympians including Jane Savoie, Robert Dover and Sue Blinks. Currently Suzanne trains with world renowned master, Conrad Schumacher. As a well accomplished international Grand Prix competitor, Suzanne has been long or short listed for the USET dressage team for the past seven years. In 2006, she was a US team alternate in Germany for the World Equestrian Games. In 2007 Suzanne finished in the top 6 at the USEF National Championships at Gladstone for the 3rd consecutive year. Suzanne is ranked among the top 10 US riders in the FEI World Rankings for the Dressage. Kim is looking forward to the opportunity to work with Suzanne!
Photo: Suzanne Dansby Phelps competing Cooper
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April 2008
 Congratulations to Marla Haddon and Bob Washington on the purchase of Kathy Norton's Lusitano gelding, Sabia Dos Pinhais. Sabia joined Still Waters Dressage in Florida at the end of January. In two short months, there was a list of people lined up to buy Sabia! Kim Schisler competed Sabia with much success. It was a pleasure to have had Sabia join Still Waters Dressage for a short time. Best of luck to Marla and Sabia!
Photo: Kim Schisler riding Sabia Dos Pinhais at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby
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April 2008
Kim Schisler spent a beautiful Sunday afternoon teaching members of Woodbine Pony Club. A few of the members were preparing for the USPC Dressage Rally, which is held at the end of April. Each rider was sent home with a couple of tips that they can work on to improve the communication between horse and rider. Kim is a graduate A from Woodbine PC. She enjoys giving back to the club that she grew up in!
Pictured: Kim teaching some of the members of Woodbine Pony Club
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April 2008
Claudius and Kim Schisler finish the Florida season with two solid Prix St. George tests at Equestrian Estates (White Fences). After missing out on two weeks of training in March due to Claudius being ill, Kim was unsure whether she would get to compete at Equestrian Estates. It was a last minute decision to compete, and Claudius rose to the challenge. With scores over 62% and a sixth place finish, Kim is pleased with Claudius' preformance in only his second competition at Prix St. George. Since changing Claudius' grain to Purina Ultium, Kim has noticed a tremendous improvement in Claudius' energy and attitude. A special thanks to Carlos Muniz of Purina Mills for his help with Claudius' nutritional needs!
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April 2008
 As the Florida season draws near to the end, we at Still Waters Dressage LLC would like to send a special thank you to all the people that made this winter season a success! Without the expertise of other professionals and support from friends and family, it would not be possible to spend three months training and competing in Florida. A special thanks to:
Jules Anderson of Teamwork Dressage
Libby Anderson of Jilba Dressage
Courtney King Dye
Sharon Taylor of Equine Manual Therapy
Dr. Kent Allen & Dr. Kurt Selberg of Virginia Equine Imaging
Dr. Ken Larson of Performance Horse Veterinary Services
Palm Beach Equine
Scott Brouse, Farrier
Gerald Hoefer, Farrier
Carlos Muniz, Purina Nutrition Specialist
Mike and Teresa Schisler
Linda Kovalick & Dominique Miller
Brad Thatcher of Applewood Farm
Robin Walenius
Kathy Norton of Panther Brook Farm
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April 2008
Jules Anderson is gifted with the ability to take difficult or what some people might consider "average" horses and show them what they are capable of achieving. She has taken many horses that most people would have given up on and made them into Grand Prix competitors. Jules has a gift not only with horses, but also with people. She has a unique ability to instill confidence in her students riding. Kim Schisler feels blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Jules. Kim knows that without Jules help she would not be where she is today. When Kim first came to Jules at the end of August 2007, Jules guided and supported her in some difficult decisions that she had to make regarding a horse that she owned, which she was unable to ship home from Germany. Jules helped Kim get the most out of a new partnership with Claudius, and she helped Kim and Sarastro move up to Prix St. George and Intermediare 1. Kim feels that the expression "she'd give you the shirt off her back" describes Jules best! Jules is a selfless individual that is constantly striving to help other people. We will all miss Jules, but we wish her the best of luck as she moves to Virginia where she will join her mother's Jilba Dressage with her own Teamwork Dressage.
Photo: Jules Anderson keeping a watchful eye on Kim during a competition in the fall of 2007.
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March 2008
Congratulations to Courtney King and Idocus on being chosen to represent the United States for the second year in a row at the FEI World Cup! Unfortunately, Kim and Jules will be losing their coach a couple weeks earlier than expected as Courtney will be leaving for the competition in Holland, but no one could be happier for Courtney. Wishing her the best of luck!
Courtney King of New Milford, CT, with Idocus, an 18-year-old KWPN stallion owned by Christine McCarthy, entered the PhelpsSports.com Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W ranked #1 in the FEI World Cup Standings for the North American League. After scoring 72.55% in the Grand Prix Freestyle, King and Idocus finished the competition maintaining their #1 rank in the league and will be one of two combinations to represent the United States at the FEI World Cup Final.
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March 2008
Claudius proved that he was ready for his Prix St. George debut at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby. He scored over 62% for a sixth place finish behind the likes of Olympian Lisa Wilcox and Courtney King! Kim Schisler will continue to compete Claudius in the Prix St. George while aiming for Intermediare 1 and Intermediare 1 Freestyle later this Spring to round out the small tour. Kathy Norton's Lusitano, Sabia Dos Pinhais, scored over 65% at third level. Sabia brought home a 2nd place and 6th place from the competitive third level divisions!
Photo: Kim Schisler riding Claudius
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March 2008
Jules Anderson competed in the CDI -ZADA show at Wellington where she showed Brendan Braveheart in the small tour and Nairobi in the GP tour. Jules also rode Danielle Perry’s KWPN gelding, Eventon H, in two Grand Prix events.The show came to a sudden halt with a tropical downpour, which flooded the stables and the arenas. The GP and Intermediare 1 Freestyles were cancelled for Saturday night and hastily run early Sunday morning in very wet conditions. Brendon Braveheart posted good results in the Intermediare 1 and Intermediare 1 Freestyle. He placed fourth in a large field with a 65%. Narobi placed 8th in the Grand Prix Freestyle with a 62%! Everton H placed first in an open class of Grand Prix with a 66%. Congratulations to Jules on a great weekend!
Photo: Jules Anderson riding Brendan Braveheart
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February 2008
A highlight of the 2008 Florida season for Kim was riding in a Conrad Schumacher clinic organized by Jennifer Baumert. Mr. Schumacher trained young riders for USET from 1991-95, and, since 1997, he has trained European Championship, World Championship, and Olympic riders including Ellen Bontje and Sven and Gonnelien Rothenberger. At the 1996 Olympics, he coached Sven and Gonnelien to their silver medal team finish for the Netherlands, and Sven to his individual bronze medal. From 1979 to 1989 he trained the European Young Rider Championship first-place team and individual medal winners. He was the official trainer of the British team at the 1998 World Equestrian Games. In all, Schumacher's students have won over 40 international medals! He was the USDF Advanced Young Rider/ Junior Rider clinician for over 10 years and has multiple times led the USDF Trainers Conference.
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February 2008
Lauren Weil and Bigtime Graffiti win their first Recognized event at Beginner Novice at Poplar Place farm in January. They had to compete in a mild blizzard, but still finished on their dressage score of 29.00. They kept their title in Febuary at Pine Top farm where they finished dressage in first place with a 31.00. Unfortunately, they had a rail down in stadium, but so did most of their competitors, which allowed them to bring home the win after a perfect cross country round! Lauren and Graffiti have already qualified for the AEC's in Chicago and the area championships! Look for this talented pair competing at Tryon in March. We all look forward to watching this pair continue in their winning ways as they move up the levels. Currently, their sights are set for competing in their first Novice horse trials at Chattahochee Hills in April. Good Luck Lauren and Graffiti!
Photo: Lauren Weil and Bigtime Graffiti
UPDATE!!! Lauren is currently ranked #1 in the USEA rankings for Beginner Novice Rider, and Graffitti is currently ranked #1 in the USEA rankings for Beginner Novice Horse. What an accomplishment for this pair!!!
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February 2008
Claudius and Kim Schisler bring home the blue in the 4th level test 2 with a high score of 69.5% (1st place). They are looking forward to their Prix St. George debut at the end of the month during the Palm Beach Derby. Vivaldi V and Jules Anderson continue their winning ways scoring over 70% at 3rd level, and Brendan Braveheart with Jules aboard put in an impressive test at Intermediare 1 with a score of 69% for a third place finish. We were all lucky to have Brad Thatcher of Applewood Farms in town for the Classic. Enjoy his wonderful photographs at www.applewood-farm.com. A special thanks to Sharon Taylor for her help over the weekend!
Photo: Kim Schisler riding Claudius
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January 2008
Sabia Dos Pinhais, owned by Kathy Norton of Panther Brook Farm, has arrived in Florida to join Still Waters Dressage for the winter season. This magnificant 9 year old Lusitano gelding is offered for sale. Please check our sales page for more information on Sabia or contact Kim Schisler to schedule a time to see him!
Photo: Sabia & Kathy Norton
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January 2008
The Gold Coast Opener held at the Jim Brandon center in West Palm Beach proved to be a successful competition for everyone! Jules Anderson riding Vivalidi V won the FEI 6 year old class with a 7.78! Kim Schisler riding Claudius won the Fourth level test 3 against a competitive field! Courtney King won the CDI Grand Prix Freestyle on her World Cup partner, Idocus! Congratulations to all horses and riders!!!
Photo: Jules Anderson & Vivalidi V
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December 2007
Still Waters Dressage, LLC is excited to annouce that Kim will be heading to Palm Beach, Florida to train and compete this winter in the Winter Equestrian Festival, which is based at the Palm Beach Polo and Equestrian Center. Kim will continue her training with Austrialian FEI competitior Jules Anderson, and she will also be in full training with International FEI trainer and 2007 World Cup competitor, Courtney King!
We all wish Kim the best of luck this season, and we look forward to regular updates from Florida on her training and competing over the next few months.
Photo: Courtney King and Idocus
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December 2007
Malachi, bred and raised by Still Waters Dressage, has sold! Congratulations to Kelly Sisaro on the purchase of Malachi. We all know that it is only a matter of time before Kelly and 'Chi' are winning in the hunter ring! We look forward to hearing regular updates on his progress and results as a hunter.
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November 2007
Congratulations to Debra Brookhauser on the purchase of Sarastro. We at Still Waters Dressage would like to wish Debra and Sarastro the best of luck!!!
Photo: Kim Schisler and Sarastro
Update: Sarastro's new owner, Debra Brookhauser, has changed his name to Sebastian. At Dressage Concours in Venice, FL in February 2008, Deborah and Sebastian made their Fourth Level Debut with scores of 62% and 64%! Great job Deborah! Their coach, Amber Clark, also competed Sebastian in Fourth Level Test 3 for a score of 64.634%.
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November 2007
Still Waters Dressage client, Lauren Weil and Bigtime Graffiti, are unbeatable at introductory level and training level. This fall they have won every dressage test that they have entered with scores from 70% to 73.5%. In addition to these wins, they have won the overall competition 'high point award' at four of these competitions. Lauren and Graffiti make an incredible team, and everyone at Still Waters Dressage is happy to be a part of their success. Congratulations to Lauren and Graffiti!
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November 2007
Galoubet and Icy, owned by Cindy Morcott, head to Wellington, Florida for the season. It has been a pleasure to have the Morcott horses in training at Still Waters Dressage over the summer months while Cindy was away in Europe. Good luck to both Galoubet and Icy in Florida this winter!
Photo: Kim Schisler riding Galoubet
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October 2007
Kim rides N.Clever and Sarastro as a demonstration rider with George Williams in the Advanced Dressage Trainers' Symposium in Watkinsville, Georgia. George is a well-respected International FEI competitor. When not on horseback, Williams is active as the Vice-President of USDF, Co-Vice Chair of the USA Equestrian Dressage Committee, a member of the USA Equestrian Board of Directors and is the Vice Chair of the USET Dressage Committee.
Photo: Kim Schisler riding N. Clever with George Williams
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October 2007
Still Waters Dressage client, Lauren Weil & Bigtime Graffiti, place a remarkable 2nd place against tough competition in their first Beginner Novice. With a solid score of 29 and a clear jump round, Lauren and Graffiti are a team to keep an eye on in the future!
Photo: Lauren Weil and Bigtime Graffiti
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October 2007
N. Clever scores a 71.8% (1st place) at 3rd level from judge and Olympic rider Carol Lavel! Sarastro scores a 63.75 % (4th place) at Prix St. George. Unfortunately, N.Clever and Kim had to warm-up and compete in the downpour for their Championship test!
Photo: Kim Schisler and N. Clever
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September 2007
Sarastro, owned by Marla Haddon, scores 63.5 % (2nd place) at Prix St. George and 61% (3rd place) in his debut at Intermediare 1. Quite a feat against a competitive field!
Photo: Kim Schisler and Sarastro
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September 2007
Kim Schisler has relocated to Alpharetta, GA and is looking forward to even more opportunties for riding, training, and teaching! Kim will be assisting Austrialian International FEI competitior Jules Anderson. To learn more on Jules check out:
www.teamworkdressage.com
Photo: Jules Anderson riding Goodwood in the Grand Prix Kur at Dressage at Devon
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September 2007
N. Clever scores over 64% (1st place) in his first 4th level test with Kim at the Good Horseman Dressage Show in Conyers. He also received another qualifying score at 3rd level so he is now qualified to compete at the Regional Championships in Ocala in October.
Photo: Kim Schisler and N. Clever
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August 2007
N. Clever, the newest addition to Still Waters Dressage LLC, scores a 69.5% (1st place) from "O" Olympic level judge, Linda Zang, at the Poplar Place Dressage Show.
Photo: Kim Schisler and N. Clever
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June 2007
Still Waters Dressage, LLC is officially up and running!
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