Layne Sandercott Wins GAIG/USDF Region V Championship

Parker, CO — For United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Silver and Bronze medalist Maureen Sterling, creating a special bond with horses and their humans has been a lifelong passion. Sterling has a knack for growth, showing special talent when it comes to training students like Layne Sandercott, who won the GAIG/USDF Region V Third Level Adult Amateur Championship this past weekend. Whether earning USDF Horse of the Year awards, or empowering amateur equestrians to reach their dressage dreams, Sterling believes that horses and riders must have a connection born of shared mind, body and spirit. The result of this unique approach is often a blue ribbon or a high score at the horse shows, but also day-to day rides that surprise and delight both participants.

“I like Maureen’s quiet, intuitive, almost Zen-like way with the horses because that’s how I like to treat horses too. Her gentle style of training allows [my horse] to thrive. It’s a mind, body and spiritual experience,” explained Patricia McConathy, of Yarmony Creek Sporthorses, breeder and owner of French Tip. With Maureen in the saddle, the six-year-old Trakehner/KWPN mare finished with the 2012 Rocky Mountain Dressage Society (RMDS) Reserve Championship at First Level with a 70.242%.

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