Dear Judy:

My friend at the barn took this beautiful picture of Tristan while I enjoy some vacation time over the new year. Shannon described him as the Brad Pitt of horses and I totally agree!

On Christmas Day, he gave me 7 clean and straight 2-time tempi changes. On the 26th, he gave me 2 clean one-time switches, back to back. We practice piaffe every day. I am just simply amazed at how this horse is so willing and intelligent and just a pleasure to ride every day. It is hard to believe that I have only been riding him one month but of course, I have the best help from Steffen and Shannon!

Please tell Remy that he is doing well and giving me a lot of joy.

Happy New Year!
Akiko

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