08/06/2025
Can’t get in the way of our sparkle. Finishing June strong, Clarity was Dressage Proud at CDI!
Elizabeth donned two hats, competing both Fireball and Ray as well as coaching our team riders. Performing at Fourth 2, she and Fireball earned a whopping 65.789% and won their class. Switching from her duet with Fireball in the advanced class, Elizabeth took Ray for his first outing at Training 1. Ray put on his big boy shoes and danced his way for a lovely fifth place pink ribbon. New teammate Michele hopped aboard superstar Briggs for a Training 1 test, earning a fabulous 65.192% for the blue ribbon! Alissa piloted Briggs down centerline in Training 2 for 2nd place in the class. Rounding out Training level, Liam and trusty Java had a fantastic test, first time out at Training 1 to earn a 62.885% and 3rd place. Instructor Jasmine, riding the enchanted Ophelia, made her official Clarity Team debut at First 1 with an impressive score of 65% and third place. Jasmine won a spirit award for her rainbow Pride look. The final performers of the Clarity Dance Company, Shannon and Harley, waltzed their way through their musical freestyle for a score of 60.528% and fifth place.
In addition to riding, Clarity’s Dressage Team managed the show, choosing the Dressage Proud theme to celebrate the end of Pride Month and raise funds for The Trevor Project. A big THANK YOU to everyone who made the CDI schooling show possible! Katie, Jesseanne, Rebecca, Kelsey, Laura, Colleen, Thomas, Liam, and Lainey were a fabulous show day crew! Thank you to Elizabeth and Jesseanne for ensuring the ring change went smoothly. Also, thank you to Laura, Elizabeth, Katie, Liam, Doug, Lenka and Ellie for helping with the ring setup on Saturday night. Thank you to Team Captain Shannon for keeping track of all of us!
The Clarity riders were absolutely fabulous during the show! These gals and guys characterized friendship and teamwork, from helping each other with whatever was needed, to cheering on teammates ringside, and ensuring the horses were as hydrated and cooled as possible. Finally, the six wonderful horses–Ray, Fireball, Briggs, Harley, Ophelia, and Java–were THE BEST behaved and best performing horses on an extremely hot and humid Sunday! Carrots for everyone!
It’s not too late to contribute to our Trevor Project fundraiser. We raised $253 so far, but the need is never ending! https://give.thetrevorproject.org/fundraiser/6432472