Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Hello World?

I hope I'm doing this correctly! My name is Karen Zierler, and I've been involved with Curly Horses since 2003. We are breeders in Austria, having imported horses from Canada and the USA. I've been involved with breeding associations, and this year, I'd like to spend more time and focus on riding, that is the reason why I chose to join the RAC. I plan to ride several horses this year, some of which are at the beginning of their training. I hope to get to know more people, and have a lot of fun. I've been riding western for several years now, and do a lot of Natural Horsemanship work, starting many horses. Two years ago, I started training with a Classical Dressage trainer during the winter after a bad fall. This year, I plan to continue with that trainer, I'm looking forward to that! In addition, I want to expand on my western riding in the direction of maybe trying out Cowboy Dressage, and California Vaquero. This year, for me, is a year of adventure and exploration in the saddle! I really look forward to sharing this with everyone, wish me luck!
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  1. Denise ConroyJanuary 15, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    I am delighted you are joining us Karen!!!

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  2. CurlyEventerJanuary 15, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    It's so nice to see green grass! I love that you joined so we can "share" seasons. Since it's cold here I'll use your photos and post to stay motiviated for whats to come!

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    1. austriancurlsJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:32 AM

      Hi Theo and Abby,

      That picture was taken in fall, I updated above though, with a new picture from today. You'll see we share the same seasons, but maybe we can motivate each other to get out there in the cold and ride! :)

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  3. Susan LejonhudJanuary 15, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    I am so glad you are taking the time to ride this year and decided to join the RAC! I am looking forward to learning more about Cowboy Dressage and seeing pictures of Curlies in Austria.

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    1. austriancurlsJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:33 AM

      Thank you Susan, this is a wonderful platform to motivate me to ride more, I need it!

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  4. Donna WilsonJanuary 15, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Welcome Karen! I think there are quite a few RACers looking into western dressage - going to be a fun year!!!

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    1. austriancurlsJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:34 AM

      Hi Donna, thank you! That is great, we can all learn from each other, Curly Western dressage!

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  5. Peter SchumannJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Hi Karen! Georgeous picture, I agree! Best Caren

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    1. austriancurlsJanuary 16, 2013 at 2:12 PM

      Hi Caren! Glad to see you guys here too! Thank you so much for the compliment! I'm so looking forward to this, and seeing everyone's pictures and videos! Something new! :)

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  6. Jessica VenhorstJanuary 16, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Hello Karen, we met once in Germany, good to see you here also in the RAC! We are quite close because I am from the Netherlands. Looking forward to reading more about your riding!

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  7. austriancurlsJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Hi Jessica! Did we meet at the Curly PowWow? I look forward to going again in summer, it is great to see you here too and we can catch up with each other!

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    1. Jessica VenhorstJanuary 18, 2013 at 1:52 PM

      We met at Gestut Wolf a couple years ago. I look forward to attending more Curly events! When is the PowWow this year?

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  8. UnknownJanuary 20, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Karen! How exciting to see that you joined RAC!! I just finally got time to sign into the blog today, so as always, I'm behind!! Laurie

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