Sunday, July 23, 2006

Behind the Scenes in Germany With the US Dressage Short Listed Riders for the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games
Photos by Craig Bernstein and Debbie McDonald

Debbie McDonald and Brentina - Updates from Germany

7-17 - Team Brentina arrived last Thursday (July 13) and without incident. I am always relieved when she gets here with Ruben safely. Ruben Palomera has been with me for five years.

He would die to protect that mare and the nicest person you could ever meet. I brought my new puppy Halle with me on the plane and she was a very good girl.

The weather is very warm and the horse flies are so bad and aggressive that we have to ride inside. But I am not complaining! It is better than freezing cold and rain!

It has been really nice for Bob and me because we are staying on the property in a little apartment and we have had a couple of lovely evenings with Judith, Klaus and Bellie (Balkenhol) in their garden. I can't wait for everyone else to get here.

I love getting up in the morning riding Brentina and then taking my cup of coffee to sit and watch all the other riders. It isn't often that you can watch this caliber of riders in one place.