Posts made in June, 2011

Lauren Billys and Ballingowan Ginger-Galway Downs CIC** Show Jumping

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Cross Country Twin Rivers Int’l 3 Day Event April 2011

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Dressage Twin Rivers Int’l 3 Day Event April 2011

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Lifestyle Magazine, April 2011

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Lauren Billys by Crystal R. R. Edwards for Lifestyle Magazine, April 2011 “Eventing” is the equestrian equivalent of the triathlon. Show jumping, dressage (sometimes referred to as “horse ballet”), and cross-country are judged during the competition over two or three days. There are three constants in life: death, taxes and horse-crazy little girls. What happens when the equine obsession turns into a possible career? Meet Lauren Billys of Visalia. Billys, a 22-year-old student at Fresno State, rides her Irish sport horse Ballingowan Ginger in the equestrian sport referred to as...

A Summer Of Preparation

Posted by Laurenbillys on Jun 7, 2011 in In The Stable | Comments Off on A Summer Of Preparation

I know it has been too long since I last posted.  Life here has been chaotic and finally now becoming relaxing.  After my last show, I was hit with the reality of finals and recovery from finals.  But in the midst of all of this some exciting things did happen.  Ginger had a nice vacation after our last show, which she deserved and suited her well.  I have picked up her training within the last week to a more typical pace, and she sure feels eager, strong, and hungry for our next competition.  Yesterday I jumped her and felt a stronger, more confident horse than ever before.  I think...