American Quarter Horses Continue to Excel in Dressage
Since 2010 American Quarter Horses have been able to earn AQHA points and incentive fund monies in dressage by participating in USDF shows that were recognized by the American Quarter Horse Association. Since its inception Lynn Palm, coached by Cyril Pittion-Rossillon, has been competing with several American Quarter Horses at such shows. To date, her 2016 partners, Larks Home Run, Larks Protégé and Regal Scout have been more than successful in the dressage arena.
Larks Home Run, owned by Dr Elizabeth Stauber-Johnson of Duluth, MN, soon to compete at Prix St Georges, has been mastering the required movements at Fourth Level including tempi changes and canter pirouettes. In an arena full of warmblood type horses, Larks Home Run has been holding his own earning 60 AQHA points, multiple weekend Championships and a median score of 64.306%.
Larks Home Run’s stable mates Larks Protégé owned by Ivy Loftice of Verona, KY, and Regal Scout owned by Noel Anderson of Wellington, FL, have been standouts at Training and First Levels. Both have won several Championships and Reserve Championships at their respective levels while competing with all breeds of horses.
Larks Protégé currently holds a 70.245% median score at Training Level and is in the top 20 Training Levels Horses of the Year. Having earned 53 AQHA points at Training, his debut at First Level has earned him nearly 20 AQHA points in only two USEF/USDF shows. Regal Scout, a new partner for Palm, has returned to the dressage arena after successfully competing as a hunter in derbies on the east coast. Like Protégé, in two competitions Regal Scout’s commendable percentage scores translated into 15 AQHA points and two Reserve Championships at First Level.
Palm’s goal for the remainder of 2016 is to complete requirements for the Adequan/USDF All Breed Awards for the American Quarter Horse Association with each of the three horses. They all represent the best traits in the Quarter Horses, exemplifying athleticism, trainability and willing attitudes that show as happy horses to judges and spectators alike.
To learn more about getting involved with quarter horses in dressage or for the discriminating buyer to find the perfect partner like Larks Home Run, Larks Protégé or Regal Scout to trot into the dressage arena with, please visit
www.quarterhorsesindressage.com
or
www.lynnpalm.com
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Lynn Palm
Palm's career highlights include 2007 American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Horsewoman of the Year, a record four AQHA Superhorse wins, AQHA Female Equestrian of the Year by the Women's Athletic Association, named one of the top United States clinicians by Horse & Rider magazine, over 34 AQHA World and Reserve World Champions, over 50 bridleless dressage exhibitions at events including the National Horse Show, 1989 World Cup and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, and World Cup. Palm and Cyril Pittion-Rossillon are co-founders of three horse industry companies: Palm Partnership Training, Women LUV Horses, and Alliance Saddlery USA. Palm is the author of the new release, The Rider’s Guide to Real Collection and Your Complete Guide to Western Dressage.
About Cyril Pittion-Rossillon
Pittion-Rossillon hails from Paris, France, where he earned his Riding Master Degree from the French National Equestrian School. With his extensive equine background and thirty years of experience, Cyril brings an ideal background to his instructor duties. His credentials include: Certified to train, coach, compete through Prix Ste Georges by the French Equestrian Federation •Trained under members of French Olympic Team • French Junior Jumper Circuit • French Open Jumper Circuit (Levels 5 and 6) • Eventing Preliminary Division • AQHA & USEF Hunter Division • USEF Competition Youth & Amateur Coach • WDAA World and Reserve World Champion Coach • WDAFL Champion and High Point Winner Instructor and Coach • Co-Director and Instructor Palm Partnership Training Clinics • Co-Founder and Managing Director of Alliance Saddlery
