08/16/2026
What a special NAYC. 🤍
This year, we were incredibly honored to send three Serenity Rose riders to NAYC—one in U25, one in Young Riders, and one in Juniors. After an entire year of qualifying together through the highs and lows, getting to experience this championship as a team was incredibly special.
For me, this was my last NAYC as a rider, having aged out of U25. It was bittersweet, but sharing the experience with two of my students made it one I will never forget. Experiencing the same nerves, pressure, excitement, and emotions both in and out of the arena—and doing it together—was something I will always cherish.
Coco & I had an incredible first NAYC together. She finished 3rd individually in the I-2, helping anchor our team to a bronze medal, then finished 4th in the U25 Grand Prix and 5th in the freestyle. I am so proud of her, going from training level to GP in 4 years is no easy feat.
Claire & Finn had a beautiful first Young Rider championship, producing the best trot and walk work I’ve seen from them all year. When Claire felt something wasn’t right in the canter tour, she made the difficult but correct decision to retire, putting Finn’s wellbeing first. I could not be more proud of her horsemanship. Finn is home and feeling like himself again. 🤍
Adalynn & Custom put together three fantastic tests in a competitive Junior field and qualified for the freestyle. They produced their best test of the year, full of harmony and smiles, finishing 14th overall. So proud of this pair!
The results are wonderful, but the lessons, experiences, and memories we take home mean even more. A huge thank you to the parents, Region 4 supporters, Kate Mikulay, Zack Kaup, Dr. Newton, Dr. Marisa, Juliet & David, and everyone back at Serenity Rose who helped make this possible. There is so much that happens behind the scenes, and we could not do this without our incredible village.
Most of all, thank you to the SR team. No matter what was happening back home, you stopped to watch, cheer, and support your teammates. I am so grateful for the culture and community we have created.
What a year, what an experience, what a privilege to be their coach🫶🏼
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