Most of you already know, but I figured it was time to share the news with everybody. Sam Grunkorn and I decided not to go to the World Equestrian Games in France with Granada. We think it would have been to much for Koa to travel across the ocean twice. He is 18 years old, and even though he is sound and happy some days he does feel like an older horse.
I don’t believe in getting places at any cost, and doing what ever it takes. When we qualified for WEG last year, I promised my self and Koa that I would only go if he was up for it, I wasn’t going to push him just to fulfill my dream. It would have been pretty special to represent Argentina, but there will be other opportunities in the future.
I have ridden Koa for 7 years, and our journey has been so special. He has taught me so much, not only about riding, but horsemanship and values. As I always say, he is truly the horse of a lifetime, and I cannot thank Sam Grunkorn enough for the opportunities he has given me. It is bitter sweet to think that our international career together is coming to an end, but looking back at our journey I am so thankful and proud of what we accomplished together.
“Life doesn’t close a door with out opening a window”, that saying is so true in this case. Last week I bought my very own horse! WEN!! He is a 4 year old american bred warmblood, by Emily Wagner’s fabulous stallion Wake Up.
I saw Wen’s add on the internet and something about him caught my attention, so two weeks ago I flew to Kansas City to try him, I only rode him for 15 minutes and totally fell in love with him. I immediately knew he was the horse I have been looking for. It was meant to be!
Wen will arrive to NY by the end of this week. I can’t wait to start our exciting journey.