After spending time in 2008 acquiring a Dressage TD License, Rusty was back in the saddle in 2009.  Under the capable guidance of trainer Jim Porcher, Rusty showed Flaming Desyre in Hunter Pleasure and Sport Horse Under Saddle AO.  Jim showed her in Working Hunter, Hunter Hack, and 
Sport Horse Under Saddle Open. 

At the Zia Classic I & II in May, Flaming Desyre won:

Sport Horse Under Saddle AO and 
Hunter Pleasure AO Championship
with Rusty

Hunter Hack
Working Hunter
Sport Horse Under Saddle Open
with Jim

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At the Region 8 Sport Horse Championship in July, Flaming Desyre won:

Reserve Champion Sport Horse Under Saddle AO
with Rusty

Reserve Champion Sport Horse Under Saddle Open
Reserve Champion Regular Working Hunter
CHAMPION Modified Working Hunter
CHAMPION Hunter Hack
with Jim

(Amateur photo - Martin Cook)

TWO Regional Championships and
THREE Reserves from the five classes she was entered in!

In January we received news that Flaming Desyre was named 2009
USEF Regional Horse of the Year Champion Hunter Pleasure Amateur
and USEF Regional Horse of the Year Champion Sport Horse!

High Point Purebred Halter/In-Hand

High Point Maiden/Novice/Limit Rider

Congratulations!

Flaming Desyre, shown by Jim Porcher,
won two Regional Championships in 2006

Champion Hunter Hack

Champion Working Hunter