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Ruth Hogan-Poulsen scores another Regional Championship

Local dressage trainer takes home high score in four days of championship competition

Sep 21, 2005, Saugerties, NY – Ruth Hogan-Poulsen returned home to Plainfield, VT, this week from the 2005 US Dressage Federation Region 8 Dressage Championship with another championship ribbon by her side. 

With her elegant black mare, Dream Lady, Hogan-Poulsen scored a decisive victory in the musical freestyle competition, earning the Region 8 First Level Freestyle Championship.  Her winning combined score of 78% from the three judges included an 85.6% individual score from Olympic judge Linda Zang (O), and a perfect “10” for the artistic rating on choice and interpretation of music.

“One of the nicest freestyles I’ve ever seen,” commented judge Linda Zang of the upbeat violin-themed performance.  This ride earned the highest score during the four days of competition.

In addition to her freestyle win, Hogan-Poulsen and Dream Lady also earned a third place with a 69.53% in the Open First Level Championship. 

“She really enjoys the showring, especially when the music is playing,” said Hogan-Poulsen.

Dream Lady will get a short break, and then begin training for the next level of competition during the Florida winter season. 

“I enjoy the entire process of choreographing the movements, selecting and then arranging the music, and then pulling everything together in the show ring.  I feel so lucky to have been able to bring my background in music together with my dressage business, and to help other riders with my musical freestyle design business.”

A professional International-level rider, trainer, and instructor, Ruth Hogan-Poulsen has previously earned regional awards in 2004, 2001, and 1998.  Long-listed by the US Equestrian Team, she has also been awarded the USDF Gold Medal and USDF Freestyle Gold Bar for her national achievements at the highest levels of the sport.  She spends summers at her own East Hill Farm in Plainfield, Vermont. 

For more information about training with Ruth Hogan-Poulsen, visit www.RuthHoganPoulsen.com. 

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