Group from Region 6 and 7 on a Tour at Keeneland Race Track – Pictured L-R Top Row: Jo Renn (WA), Brent Hicks (CA), Kevin Reining (CA), Tom Murray (OR), Karen Cheeke (OR), Bottom Row L-R: Rick Edwards (WA), Kari McClain (WA), Paula Helm (CA), Emma Dye (WA), Corinne Tindal Stonier (OR), Kathryn Lewis (WA)
Holiday Greetings to you and yours!
I am very excited to be taking on the role of ODS President for this year! I am sitting in the Blue Grass Airport in Kentucky, waiting to start my trip back home from USDF Convention.
During Convention, I made contact with many new people, saw many long time, great friends and got to see a whole new world of Dressage. I was moved to tears at some of the people, with great dedication to our sport, who were recognized at the Gala.
I would love for all of you to experience the convention at least once in your life! I am sure it would enhance your life and the way you look at our sport not to mention how it changes your life. It did mine!
The work that has been placed before me is immense and will take a “village” to accomplish. The rewards are great and are there for each and every one who is willing to step up and partake. Each and every one of you has a special talent that is needed and wanted in this venture. Please come be a part of the journey.
I hope to be able to reach out to each and every one of you during the year. I hope that we can come together in the spirit of cooperation to make a difference in our sport!
Happy Holidays!
Tom Murray
ODS President
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