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and close on July 9, with videos due by July 30. Last but not least, the big show –the Boss Show – will be open July 31 thru August 20 with videos due September 10. The WDAMI show series is one of our main fundraisers to help support our awards program and clinic. Please plan to participate and have fun supporting us!

Our first WDAMI Education Clinic of the year is now in the history books. The clinic, Introduction to Western Dressage and Working Equitation, was a great success and our members had a great time learning about Working Equitation and sharpening their skills in Western dressage. I would like to thank Karen Rach-St. Clair of Rach Riding Academy in Milford, Michigan for hosting this clinic. Karen and Alex Tyson were the clinicians for the Working Equitation on Saturday and on Sunday, our Dressage Clinicians were Sue Hughes, Dorothy Mueller, and me, Suzanne Morisse. At the very end of the day, we had a trick training session lead by myself and Dorothy Mueller; participating horses learned how to honk a horn, cross their legs, and identify a color. Thank you to all the clinicians for donating their time, their expertise, and their passion for the sport.

June 24 and 25 will be our freestyle clinic featuring Western Dressage Large R Judge, Joann Williams. Joann is also a Western Dressage Multiple World Champion and Supreme Champion, and a USDF bronze, silver, and gold medalist along with top honors in USDF freestyle awards.

The clinic will be held at the Lucky Dog Ranch in Harrisville Michigan. For more information, please contact Mary Linton at 810-338-0884 or by email at luckydog ranch.jm@gmail.com

I would like to welcome Grace Winegard to the WDAMI board. I am excited to have her on the board for she represents the young adult amateurs – the future of our sport. Welcome Gracie!

WDAMI is now working on clinics and education events for next year If you have any ideas, requests, or even just a story to share, please contact me at eaglehorse1 @hotmail.com or any of our other board members. We enjoy hearing from our WDAMI members.

Our quote of the month is by Walter Zettl: “The goal of all dressage riding should be to bring the horse and rider together in harmony…a oneness of balance, purpose and athletic expression.”

Don’t forgot to renew or join WDAMI and WDAA for 2023 and be part of the fastest growing equestrian sport. You can find us online at https://www.wdami.org/

Thank you for your support. Be safe, have fun, enjoy your equine partner and exercise an act of kindness to all.

Until next time, Suzanne Morisse, WDAMI President

“A pony is a childhood dream; a horse is an adult treasure.” ~ Rebecca Carroll

An annual tradition at Justamere. Traditional classes along w/fun classes like Mad Musical Stalls, Flag Race and of course, The GREAT COSTUME Class.

If questions, contact our show secretary Gina Al-Madan 248.469.7746 or email: justamereshows@gmail.com or visit JustamereEquestrianCentre.com