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Friday, August 17, 2007

Dressage at Devonwood Brings CDI Style to the Northwest

Diana Dusevic and Picasso Show Jumping Talent

Also in the category of extraordinary rides, was Diana Dusevic of Burnaby, British Columbia riding Picasso JR. This stunning grey, 16.1-hand gelding, gave the crowd (and rider) a shock in the middle of the freestyle. After performing more than half the freestyle, Picasso decided it was time to depart and bolted just after a very peaceful extended walk. After running straight for C, and around the arena, Picasso headed straight for the barn. As luck would have it, Debbie McDonald was able to catch him. Since Picasso is also an event horse, he had no problem soaring out of the dressage arena. But he’s quick to regain his composure. He and Dusevic returned to win the class later that afternoon. For her extraordinary conduct and attitude Dusevic won the annual Dressage at DevonWood Good Sportsmanship Award, which in this case was a girth donated by County Saddlery.

The effort the Rattner Family has put into making this a showcase facility is truly phenomenal and the last words many who attended this spectacular event are thinking are…

"CDI anyone?

Photo credit: Mary Cornelius Photography

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