Well finally, !!!! the 2012 season in Europe gets under way

Phoenix Internationale

What do you do when you run out of standards?

 

Hello everyone,

Well finally, !!!! the 2012 season in Europe gets under way. Scratchy has been schooled by Bert-Jan in my absence. His back was up when I left and his understanding of a true half halt was progressing quite nicely. We’ll have to move him through the KNHS ranks, so easy shows early in February are the plan. Deutschland has also been ridden By Bert-Jan and was also getting his back up and hinter feet under! His rehab is going well. I hope he gets his stallion muscling back. It rocked my world at the base of bigger jumps! When he had his full Stallion Muscles, he jumped so hard he took the breath out of my lungs! It was so cool!

“D” and “S” will compete in Dressage AND Show Jumping! Same Shows, Same Horses and doing both! My hardest obstacle here is that no paperwork exists to do both, at most shows. They just don’t know how to classify us! Are we Show Jumpers or Dressurs? I’m sure I’ve read, Jumping is just Dressage with obstacles in the way…  ;’) A good problem to have, I’d say!

We’ll have some press releases about who we will be riding for, in about a month. If I’m dreaming, please don’t pinch me, the names on the list are amazing! Show Schedule is shaping up and a few large ones will be on the list. I’ve also been hired to show a few Dressage specific horses. That will help me stay sharp in my “Catch Riding” Skills. All in all, this is going to be a fun year! Stay tuned to this blog. Between day to day updates on Facebook and Blogging here, I’m sure I can keep everyone updated on our progress.

I hope everyone’s 2012 show season exceeds their dreams.. Only takes a bit of hard work, sweat, sometimes a bit of blood,  and a bit of Luck.

Good Luck Everyone! Chase your Dreams!

Thats all for now, AMAC

Images from Ireland!

Here are some pics I took on our trip to Ireland, enjoy!

Academia de Phoenix Internationalé in Ireland - Angus MacGreigor

Academia de Phoenix Internationalé in Ireland - Angus MacGreigor

Academia de Phoenix Internationalé in Ireland - Angus MacGreigor

Academia de Phoenix Internationalé in Ireland - Angus MacGreigor

Academia de Phoenix Internationalé in Ireland - Angus MacGreigor

Academia de Phoenix Internationalé in Ireland - Angus MacGreigor

Academia de Phoenix Internationalé in Ireland - Angus MacGreigor

Academia de Phoenix Internationalé in Ireland - Angus MacGreigor

Academia de Phoenix Internationalé in Ireland - Angus MacGreigor

Academia de Phoenix Internationalé in Ireland - Angus MacGreigor

Academia de Phoenix Internationalé in Ireland - Angus MacGreigor

Academia de Phoenix Internationalé in Ireland - Angus MacGreigor

Nothing like a good scratch!

Academia de Phoenix Internationalé in Ireland - Angus MacGreigor

Put an end to rollkur on Feb. 9th

Academia de Phoenix Internationalé, supports this post. We support any anti-resistance movement inside of our sport, trusting more on the use of Equine Psychology, and classic, proper training. Please feel free to pass this on.

The list of invitees is long but only one man has spoken up loudly against rollkur again and again and refused to be silenced. That one man, Dr. Heuschmann will stand quite alone in a room dominated by interests that have nothing to do with the good of the horse. Please show him and the FEI that his fight, our fight has not been in vain and that there are thousands upon thousands of horse lovers who stand with him.

Tomorrow, a petition will go live after 9:00am CA time on his publisher’s website.

I do not know what your policy is for these things, but I am asking you if you could personalize one of  the following messages, or create one from scratch if you prefer and distribute it tomorrow. If you reach out to all your equine friends, colleagues, professionals, I know you can make a difference.

“YOU can HELP Dr. Heuschmann put an end to rollkur on Feb. 9th at the next FEI meeting by signing your name to to a list he will take with him. Every voice is needed, it is time to step up and be counted for the good of our horses. Go to www.wu-wei-verlag.com and click  “Officials! Stop Hyperflexion!”. If you want to help Dr. Heuschmann prevail, end rollkur and horse suffering please share this message with everyone you know, use your Facebook page, twitter, blogs, phone. Together lets make a difference.

or:

Take a stand with Dr. Heuschmann to put an end to Rollkur on Feb.9th at the next FEI meeting. Sign your name to a list he will take with him by going to www.wu-wei-verlag.com and clicking on  “Officials! Stop Hyperflexion!”. It is time to stand up and be counted for the good of horses. If you want to help Dr.Heuschmann prevail, end rollkur and horse suffering please share this message with everyone you know. Use your Facebook, twitter, blog, phone. Together lets make a difference.

Please email this message to your customers, subscribers, friends, post it on your facebook page, etc…. Here is a Facebook friendly version under 420 characters:

“YOU can HELP Dr. Heuschmann put an end to rollkur on Feb. 9th at the next FEI meeting by signing your name to to a list he will take with him. Every voice is needed, it is time to step up and be counted for the good of our horses. Go to www.wu-wei-verlag.com, on the side click “Officials! Stop Hyperflexion!”. If you want to help Dr. Heuschmann prevail post this message on your wall. Together lets make a difference.

or:

Take a stand with Dr. Heuschmann to put an end to Rollkur on Feb.9th at the next FEI meeting. Sign your name to a list he will take with him by going to www.wu-wei-verlag.com and clicking on  “Officials! Stop Hyperflexion!”. It is time to stand up and be counted for the good of horses. If you want to help Dr.Heuschmann prevail, post this message on your wall. Together lets make a difference.

Don’t let Dr. Heuschmann stand alone, let your voice be heard with his and fill that room with compassion and a plea to end a practice that robs our beloved horses of their dignity, strength and beauty.

You are very welcome to share this email with everyone you know.

Thank you.

Compassion is not a four letter word.

Ireland! Team Phoenix goes to Ireland for Feb.

Phoenix is traveling to Ireland for the month of February to train and show Jumpers!
Team Phoenix, Angus, Amelia, and Bo, will be showing extensively in Ireland this year.
Check in with our Blog and Events page for further information and a list of shows we will be competing in!
Watch for an exciting Press Release announcing a new relationship with an Irish Grand Prix Show Jumper and his barn!
Watch for Press Releases of more exciting International caliber clinics at one of our Phoenix Internationalé sites!
We are working hard to have many exciting clinicians from the world of Dressage, Show Jumping, 3day Eventing, Equine Psychology, and more!!!

Stay tuned!