โจ Congratulations to @adrienne.lyle and Helix on a dazzling performance under the lights at Friday Night Stars, earning an impressive 77.280%! โจโฃ
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Despite a brief hiccup with their freestyle music, Adrienne handled the moment with the grace and professionalism weโve come to admire. Watching these two dance together is always a privilege, and we were proud to be at the ingate cheering them on every step of the way.โญโฃ
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A heartfelt thank you to the village behind this remarkable pair: coach Debbie McDonald, groom @marina.lemay, and the entire Zen Team for their unwavering support and dedication. We also want to give a special shoutout to @christian.simonson for setting up the WiFi system so Debbie could help coach this pair from afar! Nights like these remind us of the magic that happens when passion and teamwork come together ๐งกโฃ
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happy 2025!
Happy New Year from Zen Elite ๐โฃ
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๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐
๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ซ & ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐. . . โฃ
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May this season be a meaningful journey toward our goals as horse owners and riders.โฃ
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May our horses always be happy, healthy, full of carrots, and fully engaged in their work.โฃ
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May our riders be proud of their hard work, praised for their successes, and challenged to be the best they can be.โฃ
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May the people in our dressage lives support us on this journey-both in our presence and in our absence. True encouragement and appreciation are reflected in consistent support, whether we are there or not.โฃ
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May blame and negativity become relics of the past as we stand united as the U.S. Dressage Team.โฃ
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May we breed, raise, develop, and buy horses-whether trained to Grand Prix or just starting their careers-who we cherish and appreciate. There is no single path to the top, and every horse has its place in this journey.โฃ
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May our dressage community learn to lift up one another and support each other to the fullest.โฃ
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May our dressage families, friends, and the entire community come together to showcase the beauty and grace of this incredible sport to the world.โฃ
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We, at Zen, are passionate horse lovers who will continue to support, strive for, and fight for the success of our U.S. Team, hopefully with the full and ongoing support of our leadership, our team, our federations, and our fellow horse lovers, both during the good times and the more challenging times ๐บ๐ธโฃ
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Good luck to all this season! See you at the shows! ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ก. ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ YOUR ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐ฒ๐๐ญ!
We are beyond proud of Adrienne Lyle and Helix for their winning performances this weekend at the CDI-W at WEC Ocala, where they earned a 72.478% in the Grand Prix, and a 77.610% in the Freestyle ๐๐คฉAdrienneโs dedication and skill in continuing to develop this exceptional horse inspire us every day, and we are looking forward to seeing this partnership bloom even more. What theyโve accomplished together in less than a year is remarkable! โฃ
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Adrienne, your patience and thoughtfulness with our beloved Helix means the world to us. Our deepest gratitude also goes to Debbie McDonald for her unparalleled coaching, to Marina Lemay for her wonderful care, and, of course, to Helix himself for being the ultimate superstar and best boy. Hereโs to an exciting winter season ahead! ๐งก
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THIS IS ZEN
Continuing on with our โBack at Zenโ summer series we have Christian Simonson, who is having a busy summer in Colorado with our Zen horses Fleau de Baian and Guinness MT, while helping his coach Adrienne Lyle with Top Gun as she is away preparing for the Olympics! ๐บ๐ธโฃ
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We are so thrilled to have many young horses being developed by our incredible team of trainers and riders. The future is bright at Zen Elite Equestrian Center!
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Next up in our โBack at Zenโ summer series we have Quinn Iverson and our own Kingโs Pleasure, who are enjoying a lovely Colorado summer together, continuing to build their partnership! ๐ฅฐโ๏ธโฃโฃ๐งกTHIS IS ZEN๐งก
GO TEAM ZEN ๐
It's the final week of Olympic qualifications, and we couldn't be prouder of our team's achievements. We are looking forward to more exciting moments ahead! โฃ
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Adrienne Lyle, Endel Ots, Bo, Helix, and Lars, from Whidbey Island to South Florida, coast to coast, and around the globe, we're cheering for you. We hope you can feel our love and support!โฃ
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Go Team Zen! ๐ฅ๐ช๐งก Go Team USA! ๐บ๐ธ
Still dreaming about our โUnder the Zen Lights Spring Concertโ last week ๐คฉ๐ซถ๐ผ๐ชฉโฃ
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It was a wonderful way to get ready for the inspiring summer to come! Wishing the best of luck to @adrienne.lyle, Lars, Helix, @endelots, Bo and our entire Zen team as they prepare for the final leg of the Olympic Qualifying Period! ๐๐ผ๐งก
New mom โ
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Three weeks of shows โ
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It's not easy being a new mom with new horses, with the pressure of qualifying shows, and developing new and harmonious partnerships. We are in awe of Adrienne Lyle, and how effortless she makes it seem. She is an incredible mom, athlete, trainer, and person, and we couldnโt be more proud of all she has and will accomplish. We are always rooting for you, Adrienne! โญ๏ธ๐บ๐ธโฃ
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Thank you to Debbie McDonald for your incredible coaching, Marina Lemay for keeping the horses looking and feeling ๐, the entire Zen team for their endless support, and last but certainly not least, our wonderful boys Helix and Lars, who have the biggest hearts and who continue to make all of our dreams come true! ๐งก๐งก
What an incredible start! ๐๐ผ Adrienne Lyle and Helix dazzled in their Grand Prix debut this morning, winning their class with an impressive score of 75.326%. Witnessing this new partnership flourish has been a joy, and we applaud Adrienneโs dedication to fostering trust and respect with all of our horses. Their performance was nothing short of breathtaking, and we couldnโt be more proud! With such a promising beginning, we eagerly anticipate the bright future ahead for this duo โญ๏ธ๐งก
Endel Ots and Bohemian topped off their first week of competition together with a 74.256% in the Grand Prix Special ๐๐ผ We know that this is just the start for this incredible pair, and are so proud of the way they handled the pressure with grace and determination! โญ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ โฃ
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The support from the spectators was very much felt and appreciated, too. It was amazing to watch the dressage world coming together to cheer on this incredible horse. Everyone was rooting for Bo.๐ฅนโฃ
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Endel Ots & Zen Eliteโs Bohemian showing for their first time together this weekend at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival๐ชฉ๐๐ผ โฃ
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They were just stunning together ๐คฉโฃ
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Grand Prix - 72.555 %โฃ
Grand Prix Special - 74.256 % โฃ
We were honored to have fabulous student and trainer, Adrienne Lyle, present the AGDF 7 Zen Elite Award to the incredible Debbie McDonald. Debbie is a true pillar of USA Dressage, and we canโt think of someone more deserving! Debbieโs passion for her students, the horses, and the sport knows no bounds. We count ourselves incredibly fortunate to be touched by her wisdom, grace, and unparalleled talent, which continue to uplift and shape countless aspiring horsemen and women ๐๐ปโฃโฃ THANK YOU, DEBBIE! YOU HAVE OUR R E S P E C T ๐บ๐ธ
Get to know our handsome Guinness MT, aka Gus! ๐ We have all fallen in love with this wonderful guy, and are so thankful to Christian Simonson for doing such an amazing job with him! The future is bright for these two โจ
