2021 Gaits Wide Open Results

2021 GaITs WIde Open Resul

By Jen Johnson

Here at North American Western Dressage (NAWD), we believe that Dressage is for EVERY horse, including gaited horses. We have been very fortunate to have the support of Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) as we have offered opportunities for gaited horse owners to receive feedback from the comfort of home with our Gaits Wide Open program.

Each year, FOSH generously sponsors ribbons for a gaited division in each of our virtual shows as well as a year-end show. If you haven’t tried participating in a virtual show, it is well worth your time and effort. The judges here at NAWD usually spend 30 to 40 minutes per test making sure that they give comments that are educational and thorough. Of course, the prizes are amazing as well.

Our 2021 Gaits Wide Open Show offered gaited horse owners the opportunity to submit two dressage tests to be judged by two licensed IJA judges for a total of four scores. Diane Sept-Sutton graciously joined Alece Ellis as our guest judge and provided competitors with detailed

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feedback on their tests. Alece was not able to complete her tests due to illness.

FOSH generously sponsored high point buckles for our High Point winners and the top 6 placings received gorgeous ribbons from Horseshowribbons.com. Registration for the 2022 Gaits Wide Open show is available at Gaits Wide Open at North American Western Dressage where you can also watch Julie and Seabreeze Savaje Vaquero perform an amazing freestyle with the garrocha pole! https://www. northamericanwesterndressage.com/ ride/gaits/

High Point

Open Division: Julie Lamberton and Seabreeze Savaje Vaquero Adult Amateur: Michelle Christian and Seabreeze’s Intrepido Youth: Audrey Steigler and Calif de Color Sin Par

Reserve High Point

Open: Roey Mobley and El Tresor Adult Amateur: Debbie Dahlquist and Horizons Hennessey Youth: Grace Sweet and Kappi