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SARAH MEDLER and Ares had a fantastic time competing in a World Champion Friesian Carriage Driving Driven Dressage class at the IFSHA World & Grand National Championship in Springfield, Ohio. Medler enjoys her time in the competition ring with Ares because, in his 17 years, her horse has proven his mettle by defeating colic, a bout of mold poisoning, and a hock injury. “My horse has overcome so much stuff in his life, so it is special to get to show him,” Medler said. “He is fun to show and the simple truth is he makes me want to get out and show. He gives me everything
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he’s got and then some.”
18 WINTER ISSUE 2017