Sophia Chavonelle

Chasing the NAYC Dream, Part Three

Published on November 30, 2018October 28, 2020 by Sophia Chavonelle

What an incredible week we had at the 2018 North American Youth Championships! To achieve this goal of mine, to be recognized alongside the very best youth riders of North America, and to discover what… More

Chasing the NAYC Dream, Part Two

Published on September 15, 2018October 28, 2020 by Sophia Chavonelle

As I sat behind the barn at our third show in a row, sobbing into my dad’s shoulder after leaving the ring in the middle of a perfectly fine test, I wondered why I was still trying to qualify for the North American Youth Championships.

Chasing the NAYC Dream, Presented by Dressage Today

Published on June 1, 2018October 28, 2020 by Sophia Chavonelle

Thank you Dressage Today for allowing me to share my experiences and help other youth riders reach their NAYC goals! You can find this wonderful article published here. So, you’re hoping to compete in the Adequan®/FEI… More

A Youth’s Perspective on the 2017 USDF Annual Convention

Published on December 4, 2017December 26, 2017 by Sophia ChavonelleLeave a comment

My dad and I arrived on Wednesday, November 29th at the Blue Grass Airport, checked into the Hyatt Regency, and planned out our week that included both the Convention and as much sightseeing as we could manage.

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My Amazing Experiences at the 2017 Courtney King-Dye Horsemastership Clinic

Published on August 22, 2017November 21, 2017 by Sophia ChavonelleLeave a comment

See the official publication of this article in the Dressage Today website.

As soon as I knew I could make it work, I emailed Lendon Grey (president of Dressage4Kids), asking if I could take part in her widely-renowned clinic. Soon after…

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