Hi there!
Happy February! The weather in Virginia, COVID, and the litany of days the kids have had off from school have not made me long for the barn (well, the kids being home so much has!) I’ve made good use of the time indoors. I had an exciting opportunity that kicked my butt into gear in terms of branding and strategic planning. Everyday, I dream about getting to the international show ring, not as a one-hit-wonder, but as a consistent competitor. That takes a vision and a preparation for the long-haul.
Take a look at my prospectus - it's who I am, what I've done, and my goals. I hope it provides information and sparks interest in potential sponsors or possible syndicate members. I want to attract individuals passionate about high performance horse sport, progressing the para athletic movement, or up for an adventure. There is a strategic plan available upon request that contains specifics like budget and timeline. Networking is key! Share it far and wide. I'm happy to send it hard copy, email me with your address. If there is someone you think I should reach out to, I want to know about it!
I’ve talked my talk and now it’s time to walk my walk (metaphorically, of course). Networking and outreach are the only options forward. I know I’ve been hiding a little bit behind the holidays, the weather, the “busy” work. The uncertainty and anticipation of the unknown holds me back a little bit. I have learned a lot and learned I have a lot to learn! This is exciting, though, it makes it hard to fall asleep at night and it gets me out of bed early in the morning. Thank you for your continued support.
A big thank you to Mission Control who helped me with the prospectus, the opportunity that really lit my fire. They have worked with numerous para equestrians. I’m incredibly grateful to Becky Reno and Cheyenne Shaffer for the opportunity, the time, and work put into this. Brickwall Printing in Fairfax put them in my hands and even donated some copies.

The logo was a drawing I did some time ago that, for me, represents the unity between horse and rider and the oneness between them. I love that my friend, Louie Skaradek, was able to bring it to digital life. Some tee shirt and sticker sales will follow to serve as fundraising. Please let me know if you’re interested.
Mark your calendars! I’m leading Team Dream at the MS Walk in Reston on April 3. Walk in-person, watch virtually, or make a simple donation. I’ve set a HUGE goal of $5k that helps to support MS research (go big or go home, right?!). I’d love to get a big group together to walk. I’d like to find corporate sponsors. I see it being a fun time. Are you in? Robert, the kids, and I will be ENTHUSIASTICALLY dressed head-to-toe in orange, the MS awareness color. More to come in my March newsletter (March is also MS awareness month.) Join the team and donate here!
I’m staying fit for riding (or better!) with the help of DPI Adaptive Fitness located in Fairfax, VA. The mission of this gym is to ignite progress in fitness for adaptive athletes and individuals at any level and capability of fitness. So many times I’ve been “fired” from physical therapy because I’m “too well,” but equipment and trainers at regular gyms aren’t suitable for my abilities. The equipment at DPI is curated to be used by many, the staff thinks outside the box, and it has the most positive, encouraging environment. I’m absolutely loving it!
The U.S. Dressage Federation featured horses with “a splash of color” in January. I was honored to share my story in a piece called A Fairytale Called Mason. Read it here!

For those with MS and walking difficulties, shoes can be a big headache. I wrote a blog about it here.

Several para equestrians banded together to do a #mountupinstyle challenge - mine went viral! Watch it here.
Thank you to all my wonderful sponsors, donors, and supporters!
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