2022 Fall Symposium program
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DEMO RIDER<br />
MICA<br />
MABRAGAÑA<br />
is an USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist from Argentina.<br />
Additionally, she is a USDF Certified Instructor<br />
(Training through 4th level). Early in her career,<br />
Mica was a working student/assistant trainer for<br />
Lendon Gray for five years. In 2011, Mica opened her<br />
own training business, Malena Dressage. Through<br />
her career, she has trained with Courtney King-Dye,<br />
Scott Hassler, Henk Van Bergen, Oded Shimoni,<br />
Robert Dover, Steffen Peters, Lilo Fore, Beth<br />
Baumert, and others. Some of Mica’s competitive<br />
highlights include representing Argentina at the Young<br />
Rider World Cup in Frankfurt, the Nations Cup in<br />
Wellington, the Pan American Games in Toronto, and<br />
qualifying for the World Equestrian Games in 2014.<br />
Mica is currently training with Antonio Diaz Porras<br />
from Spain. Mica and Antonio run their business out<br />
of Storybook Farm in North Salem, NY. n<br />
Mica Mabragaña on Diamond Rosso<br />
32 n Carl Hester<br />
neDa eDuCaTIOnal<br />
sCHOlaRsHIPs<br />
NEDA members please take note -<br />
Scholarships are currently available<br />
for qualified applicants...<br />
that could be you!<br />
The next deadline for scholarship<br />
applications is Nov. 1st!<br />
To receive an application or an<br />
informational brochure about the<br />
Scholarship Program. Go to:<br />
http://www.neda.org/?page=SCHMAIN<br />
Amy Bresky<br />
Scholarship Chairman<br />
3403 Youngs Rd., Southern Pines, NC 28387<br />
Phone: (978) 270-3880<br />
E-mail: scholarships@neda.org<br />
Don’t Miss the Deadline!<br />
DIAMOND ROSSO<br />
is a 2010 Hanoverian gelding by Diamond Hit, and is<br />
owned by Marjaleena Berger. Marjaleena acquired<br />
Rosso in 2016, and together they competed through<br />
4th Level. Mica was handed the reins three years ago,<br />
and, in 2020 the team traveled to Spain to train with<br />
Antonio Diaz Porras, with the intention of competing<br />
on the European tour. Unfortunately, due to COVID,<br />
they were only able to compete in a couple of shows<br />
before returning to the United States. The pair made<br />
their successful Grand Prix debut his summer, with an<br />
aim of eventually representing Argentina on the international<br />
circuit. Mica states that Rosso is truly a horse<br />
of a lifetime and she is immensely grateful for the opportunity<br />
to ride him. n<br />
Rider Position Tips from CARL<br />
STOP HANGING ON<br />
THE CURB REIN<br />
f<br />
Short reins win medals"<br />
really means: Hands need to<br />
be in front of the saddle, not<br />
"scratching your belly"
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