08/31/2026
A very proud coach after this year’s Festival of Champions. 🤍
Adalynn and Claire both competed in the 14–18 Dressage Seat Equitation Finals, riding beautiful, clean, harmonious patterns. Adalynn was named Champion, and Claire finished 4th in an incredibly talented group of riders.
One of the things I am most proud of is how seriously these girls value their equitation and the foundation behind their riding. I love when one of my students comes to me and asks, “Do you mind if we have a lunge lesson today so I can focus on myself and my position?” The answer will always be yes.
I push my students to participate in equitation classes because I believe they are hugely important. Learning the correct position is only the beginning—it’s about developing feel, effective aids, quiet riding, balance, and ultimately harmony with the horse. Those basics follow you through every level of this sport.
For three years in a row, a Serenity Rose rider has finished in the top two of the 14–18 Finals:
2024 — Darian Kauk, Reserve Champion
2025 — Claire Tucker, Champion
2026 — Adalynn Nelson, Champion 🏆
I will continue encouraging my students to pursue these classes, not only because of what they teach, but because they can be a young rider’s first opportunity to step into a bigger atmosphere and realize just how big they can dream.
Outside of equitation, I couldn’t be more excited about what these girls accomplished with their horses.
Claire and her new partner, Ocean, earned several scores in the 70s at Third Level Test 3 and did a fabulous job stepping into Fourth Level Test 3. Their partnership is only beginning, and as they continue to learn and understand one another, I think it’s going to develop into something very special. 🤍
Adalynn and Custom also had a milestone week, earning two scores toward Adalynn’s USDF Silver Medal and receiving a 68% in their first time out at Fourth Level! I’m so proud of how far this pair has come and everything they have accomplished together.
Until next time Serenity Rose Equestrian Center 🩷