2019 USDF Region 9 GAIG Championships

Ultra Jazzy once again held his own in excellent company at the USDF Region 9 GAIG Championships, where he was GAIG second level championship fourth and GAIG first level championship tenth with scores to 68.3 and qualified for USDF National Championships in Kentucky at second level.  I am especially grateful to Jazzy's dad Chris for supporting my dream and always being our biggest champion.  Also extremely grateful to our trainer and coach Andrea Attard who is with us day in and day out, in the trenches, through the bad and the good.  We have had so much support too from excellent clinicians including Lyndon Rife.  So many people have come forward to express good wishes; our braider Bree and my friend Ceil who works every show in the scoring office or the announcer's booth have volunteered to come with us to Kentucky to groom, and we've already had friends extending help with travel logistics.  I feel so much appreciation for everyone around us both at home and the barn, all Jazzy's veterinary, farrier, grooming and additional support people.  If it takes a village then Jazzy and I live in a metropolis.

Sporting some favorite pieces of jewelry, my USDF medals (thank you Rijkens!) lapel pins: