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Monday September 11, 2006 It's a Double at the 2006 USEF/Markel National Young Dressage Horse Championships! Five-Year-Old Champion is Up To Date Up To Date was purchased by Ruig as a foal from VDL Stud in the Netherlands and Brons has trained him since he was started under saddle. Brons’ professionalism was evident in his clean test, which the judges noted. The big bay horse also compliments Brons’ tall frame. He commented, “Obviously it’s easier for me to have a horse and help it than if I was younger and didn’t have as much mileage. For me the commentary helps me know what they like or don’t like, but there’s only so much you can do to improve on the horse’s gaits. It’s a snapshot of what’s happening that day.” Brons liked that the preliminary test counted for 40% of the final score and that the final test counted for 60%. “Of course young horses may be tense on the first day so it gives you a second chance to show them off. I am fortunate that my horse is very consistent and businesslike.” Rizzi has recently joined Tina Konyot’s barn in Connecticut and will spend the winter with Konyot in Wellington . “I am looking forward to having Tina introduce me to the movements in the six-year-old tests!” Rizzi said with a smile. |
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