November 2017 FRC Member Newsletter

My favorite horse is one that I am currently riding. He is owned by Cathy
Schwartz. His name is Banjo, he is a PercheronxPaint cross. He is my heart
horse; I can’t help but smile when I am around him. He has big puppy dog
personality and big draft horse lips that gobble up your hands when you’re giving
him treats! He has a great personality and picks up things very quickly under
saddle. He is really just an all-around great horse and I love having him around.
We have done a few starter events this year as well as most of the FRC
dressage shows.
Right now, most of my time is spent doing schoolwork. When I get free time, I
enjoy taking my dogs, Happy and Piper for a walk (they love Falls Park in
downtown Greenville), hiking (I love our local state parks: Table Rock, Jones
Gap and Paris Mountain are my favorites), cooking, and spending time with my
family.
I have been an FRC member since 2015. I joined the FRC organization because
of how well the schooling shows are run. It is awesome having such a well-run
organization in our backyard. It is also a really great opportunity getting to
practice different dressage tests, jump rounds and getting green horses out to
different venues to school (and getting to practice managing my own show
nerves).
As I stated above I love how well run the shows are. But, I also really enjoy
everyone who attends the shows. Everyone I have met at FRC events has
always been really helpful and encouraging.