SILVER MEDAL RECIPIENT

Submitted by Lisa Braren

FEI Trainer, Robert C. Braren, is delighted and proud to announce that his student and SWFDA member, Patricia Klees, owner of Orange Clover Farms in Ft. Myers, Florida, has earned all of her scores for her USDF Silver Medal.  Patricia received her final score at the Wellington show during Easter weekend with several scores above 60% in the FEI levels, including a 63%+ in PSG.

Patricia has stayed in a rigorous training and showing schedule this year with her three lovely FEI mounts.  She consistently listens to and follows instruction and never shirks from doing her “homework” – a wonderful student who displays true sportsmanship and team ethics.  She has shown extensively this year at very competitive competitions and views each show as an opportunity for learning, and has met with great successes.  She has earned this honor in every sense of the word and in the inherent essence of the award.

Patricia has set out to make a positive difference in the world of dressage for both the rider and the horse.  A patron of the sport, she, along with her husband Dieter, are opening a therapeutic center at their Orange Clover Farms facility, and they will be starting the German Equestrian Alliance Cup as an incentive for riders at the Clarcona Dressage show next season.  Please be watching for more exciting news about these opportunities.

And now – on to the Gold!!!