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Pam Fowler Grace
News and Events
Clinics taught by Pam...
Shows Pam is Judging...
Jan 6th - 8th, 2012
Rwin Falls, Idaho
sponsored by the Idaho Dressage Association Contact: Danielle Thomason 208-308-0851
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January 28th - 29th, 2012
Little Rock, Arkansas
Contact: Marty 501-993-6427
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February 11th - 12th, 2012
Dallas, Texas
Contact: Stephanie Rogers 214-385-8592
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May 24th - 26th, 2012
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Contact: Robin 405-747-7121
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July 12th - 14th, 2012
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Contact: Robin 405-747-7121
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The Reserve, Austin, TX
Day 1 Traditional Dressage - Day 2 Western Dressage
contact: Laura Jones 713.703.5109
to visit The Equestrian Center at The Reserve click here
All Heart Horse Farm Show - Manvel, TX
March 4th, 2012
Contact Heidi Zeimer 281-489-4496
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Sienna Stables Show - May 19th, 2012 Sugarland, TX
Exhibition Performance
To schedule an exhibition for your event please call Pam at 281.785.6498
Local Area Shows...
You can visit Houston Dressage Society
for a complete 2012 show schedule.
Special Interest Reading
See Pam featured in the July 2011 issues of
Equine Journal and Appaloosa Journal
and the September 2011 issue of
Friesian
and
Baroque Horse
HOT OFF THE PRESS - 'Tell Me About That Horse' by by Vaughn Wilson Hawkcrest Publishing - ISBN 978-0-9828120-1-3. The book includes the story of Pam and Pay-N-Go , along with favorite horses of Michael Martin Murphy, Charlie Daniels, Clinton Anderson, John Lyons, Chris Cox, Red Stegal, Allen Pogue and more. Available at Amazon.com - autographed copies available while they last at www.TellMeAboutThatHorse.com.
International CDI Show Exhibition, May 30th, 2011
Saturday evening the 30th of May, 2011 was a special night. It was the dinner and gala performance for Texas' first International CDI Dressage show hosted by the Houston Dressage Society.

As is the case with all of their exhibition performances Pam and 'Star In Stripes' were the highlight of the evening. To welcome the international competitors and give them a true 'taste of Texas', Pam and her dance partner donned western attire including the new western dressage saddle designed by Pam for Circle Y Saddlery.
RIGHT - the extended trot

BELOW - Playing off of Davin - Dancing up a storm!
photo© Susan J. Stickle
Pam and her sweetheart, 'Star In Stripes' delighted the crowd with a grand pri musical freestyle presentation danced to the live accompanyment of one of Texas' favorite and most celebrated country bands Davin James and the Bullnettle Band, who performed a foot stompin', hand clappin' rendition of the title song from their CD 'Magnolia'. As always, Pam and 'Star In Stripes' had the whole place on fire. Pam dressed like the cowgirl 'Magnolia' and performed very impressive and technically correct impromptu choreography to Davin's music like it was a dance in the park.
photo© SusanJStickle.com
"We all had a blast! I would like to give special thanks to Davin for the great live dance tunes, and would also like to extend thanks to Susan Stickle for her beautiful photos to preserve the memory of a grand evening 'Texas' style! "

- Pam
photo© SusanJStickle.com
photos© SusanJStickle.com
Traditional & Western Dressage Clinics - The Reserve, Austin, TX
Pam is the Featured Clinician each month at 'The Reserve'
USDF Gold Medalist and USDF 'L' judge, Pam Fowler Grace, was the guest clinician for a two day Dressage Workshop at the beautiful Austin Equestrian Center at the Reserve near Lake Travis in early March.  The clinic was unique, as both traditional and dressage for Western riders was emphasized.   Pam also treated us to one of her fabulous freestyles on her Dutch gelding Star in Stripes, "Kossini," debuting a newly designed Western saddle just for dressage riders by Circle Y Saddlery . 
Pam has been involved in the design and fit this unique saddle. Circle Y Saddlery has the new saddle in production and it is available through local distributors. If you are in the Houston area, the local Houston area dealer is Charlotte's Saddlery in Houston, ask for Bill.   

Interested in learning more about Western Dressage?  The Reserve at Lake Travis has booked Pam each month as a repeat Guest Clinician.Call Laura Jones at The Reserve for details and clinic dates: 713-703-5109 If you are not in the Austin area and would like to learn more about hosting a clinic in your area - click here.

To read the complete article as seen in The Horse Gazette - Click Here (courtesy of Luarie Virkstis).
Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Exhibition, 2011
The audiences at Pin Oak were treated to 2 performances by the girls at Sun & Shield. March 23rd, Pam did a Grand Prix musical comedy act on 'Star In Stripes' in her new western dressage saddle and Elvis costume to a medley of 'The King's" music. Shortly after entering the arena, her girth came loose, but Pam kept riding and completed the entire performance essentially girthless - quite a testament to both her and 'Star In Stripes' balance! The crowd was thrilled and amazed.
photo© Shawn McMillen
The second performance on March 24th, Pam rode the magnificent Gypsy Vanner stallion "Sir Ivanhoe of England" and her student Adrienne Gardener rode the Gypsy gelding "LeoDinardo" in a whimsical pax de deux to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" which was also a big hit with the audience.
Pam and Adrienne's satin and velvet dresses flowed gracefully and were framed with the flowing mane, tails and feathers of the Vanners as they danced thru the arena. The ambiance was magical.

more pictures coming soon....
USDF - GAIG Championships, Nov 4 - 7, 2010
The Houston Dressage Society hosted the USDF Championships sponsored by The Great American Insurance Group at Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas. Some say 'the third time is the charm' and so it was for Pam and 'Star In Stripes' as they captured their 3rd consecutive Grand Prix Championship in Grand Prix Musical Freestyle. From the seemingly endless stream of tense, stern, stressed out competitors came Pam and her darling, dancing into the ring and lighting a fire in everyone's hearts with a contagious sparkle and joy that immediately lit up the whole arena as soon as they made their entrance.

'Star In Stripes' was the picture of a happy horse and was showing off in response to the enthusiastic audience. He seemed empowered and encouraged by the exuberance and excitement of the crowd. The enthusiasm of the pair transformed a previously quiet, sullen crowd into a cheering frenzy. There were huge beaming smiles and cheers of delight filling the air as the audience were invited to share in this rare and special chemsitry of joy and love that eminate from this magnificent horse and his beloved rider. All present were left amazed with hoofprints on their hearts as they watched each of the Grand Prix movements performed with precision, grace and effortless elegance. 'Star In Stripes' was floating so high above the ground that he appeared to be dancing on clouds instead of dirt. The final salute saw Pam drop her reins and give her sweetheart a giant bear hug to the deafening cheers of a crowd clearly blown away by the performance.

Once again Pam has demonstrated that dressage is a partnership between horse and rider; and that it can and should be FUN! Congratulations to both Pam and 'Star In Stripes' and many thanks for a memorable and heart warming performance. You two were spectacular and absolutely stunning!

"Special thanks to Hunter Wilson at Museic Lab for the beautiful music arrangements." - Pam
IALHA National Chamionships - Fort Worth, Texas
The opening act scheduled for the International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) Nationals Gala was Pam Fowler Grace on "Star In Stripes."  A long-time member of the IALHA, Pam was asked to come to Fort Worth and dazzle us, and she did not disappoint. I was delighted to see Pam smiling from ear to ear while performing her beautifully choreographed dressage musical freestyle to a medley of American anthem music.  As a dressage rider myself, it gave me goosebumps to see her perform in time with the music and execute the high school movements we all strive to ride one day. It was a perfect all-American way to start the evening program and set the tone for all the extraordinary riders and horses we were about to see.
-Laurie Virkstis
Laurie Virkstis Photography
photo© LaurieVirkstisPhotography.com
After the opening performance the National Championship competition began. Pam was Reserve National Champion on Juan Francisco in Training Level dressage. Robert Hilliard, her student was Junior National Champion also on Juan and his brother Patrick Michael Hilliard was National Champion Junior Equitation on Laura.
photo© LaurieVirkstisPhotography.com
It was a fantastic show and Pam is very proud of all the hard work and ribbons earned by her students and Juan Francisco.
Windy Knoll Farm Show - September 25th & 26th
Pam's show team descended on Windy Knoll Farm in late September and mopped up! Sir Ivanhoe won both of his classes with scores in the mid 60's. Juan Francisco won both of his classes with a 67.5 and a 68.8 with Pam aboard, and also won the Junior division with Robert up, who scored a 60.7 and qualified for the Andalusian Nationals (IALHA) with a very well executed test.

The show's superstars were hands down Pam and 'Star In Stripes' who drew large crowds to watch their Grand Prix musical freestyle which scored 70.87 and 76.5!!!

A fun time, a great show and congratulations to all for jobs very well done!
HDS Laborious Days Show - September 3rd-5th, 2010
The Houston Dressage Association's Laborious Days Shows held in Conroe, Texas were alot of fun. Sir Ivanhoe of England (left), owned by Diane and JP Poirer was a favorite of the judges scoring a 66.8 and a 70.4! Juan Francisco (below right), owned by Kathryn Wexhiemer, also had a great show with scores in the mid sixties. Pam was so pleased with both horses and also with Robert who did a wonderful job riding Juan in the junior division.
Sonesta Farms Show in Cypress, Texas
September 18th, Pam rode Sir Ivanhoe of England to first place with a 66.3 and training level Champion honors at the Sonesta Farms Show in Cypress, Texas.

Congratulations to Robin Hessler, Valley View Dressage in Stillwater, OK for her recent wins at Intermediare and for qualifying both of her FEI horses for championships... her Hannoverian gelding "Waterfront" at Prix St. Georges and her Oldenburg gelding 'Ambition' at I 1...

Grand Prix Musical Freestyle Inspires Grand Prix Freestyle Quilting
'Dancing with a Star'
This fall the The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington will host the FEI World Equestrian Games. For the first time ever the games are being held outside of Europe and the Commonwealth of Kentucky is going all out. As part of the celebrations, the Kentucky Arts Council partnered with the National Quilt Museum to sponsor an international juried exhibition of horse theme art quilts to be displayed at the museum for the million plus visitors expected in the Bluegrass state for the games. The exhibit is named "A Horse's Tale" and will be open to the public August 13th thru November 16th, 2010.

In the gallery visitors will see a quilt titled 'Dancing with a Star'. The quilt is made with applique pieces of silk and silk sateen, accented with freehand machine embroidery, czech glass bead embellishment and finished with hand quilting. This quilt is the creation of Terry, Pam's friend, ad designer and webmaster, who used the inspiration of Pam and Star In Stripes olympic trial performances to create a masterwork of fiber art.
I had no idea how accustomed I was to having Pam and her boy dancing for me each day until I shipped the quilt to the museum last week. Now when I walk by my studio each day I notice the emptiness. It is nearly life size at 58" wide x 79" tall. The quilt took 8 months to complete and I have had it on the wall of my studio since October of 2009. I hope everyone who sees the quilt will feel joy and hear the music in their hearts. Thank you Pam for being the source of this inspiration.

- Terry
A Well-Known Star and a Few New Stars Shine Bright....
Deep in the Heart of Texas!
Star In Stripes had the crowd on their feet at the Alamo Dressage Association Spring Show held March 20th and 21st, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. In a show stopping performance that earned a score of 74%, Star In Stripes with his dance partner Pam aboard won the Grand Prix Freestyle Saturday night. Sunday morning he woke refreshed and entered the performance arena raising the bar and giving another knockout performance that won the hearts and cheers of the crowd.
Some exciting new stars are emerging from Pam's training stable this year. Sir Ivanhoe of England, a Gypsy Vanner stallion owned by Diane and JP Poirer made his spring debut at the two Hearthstone Stables and two Sienna Stables shows winning both of his classes at all four shows. With these ribbons under his belt, he worked hard at home and made his first sanctioned show debut on May 20th and 21st at the Alamo Dressage Assn show in San Antonio again winning his classes and qualifying for the championships! His next sanctioned show was May 29th at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center where he won his training level class. Congratulations to Diane, JP and Sir Ivanhoe on a knockout spring show tour!
photo© LaurieVirkstis.com
photo© LaurieVirkstis.com
Also included in this new group of emerging stars are Syrah and Juan Francisco. Syrah is a beautiful Oldenberg mare owned and shown by Amber Hughes (left). Juan Francisco is a gorgeous Andalusian stallion owned by Kathryn and Robert Dexhiemer.
"...I have an amazing instructor who knows how to bring out the best in me and Syrah. I love Pam's hugs and smiles." ................. - Amber
Juan and Robert both made their show debuts this spring. Juan's debut was at Great Southwest Equestrian Center where he took second to his stablemate Sir Ivanhoe. Robert Dexhiemer also made his show debut aboard Juan at Great Southwest. You can read about both Amber's and Robert's show successes on the Sun and Shield Riding Club page.
photo© LaurieVirkstis.com
Great Spring and Summer Season Everyone!
photo© LaurieVirkstis.com
BIG News from the Show Road...
May 20, 2008 - Pam and Star In Stripes dazzled the crowds in the midwest at CDI competitions these past two weeks held at Lamplight and Paxton Farm. The pair took 2nd place in the GP Special, 3rd place in GP at Lamplight and finished 5th in GP Freestyle at Paxton. Enjoy the photos from a beautiful spring season in the Midwest!

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Read Pam's article in the May issue of
'Collective Remarks' available for download now at Houston Dressage Society.org
Left - Brittany accompanying Pam and Star In Stripes back to the ring to accept their Reserve Champion ribbon in the Grand Prix Special.

April 5, 2008 - Contragulations to Pam and Star In Stripes on their 69.375 score at the new Texas Rose Horse Park which hosted the Texas Classic - "I just returned from the Texas Classic at the beautiful new Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler , Texas. We won the Grand Prix on Thursday, and then came back Saturday evening and won the FEI Musical Freestyle Competion which included all the F.E.I. levels ( prix st. george's through grand prix ) with a 69.375. Star in Stripes was a Superstar !" - Pam (photos below)
Feb 18, 2008 - Contragulations to Pam and Star In Stripes on their 71.3 score in Grand Prix Musical Freestyle in Wellington, Florida!They had two really nice rides at Palm Beach Derby. Enjoy photos from the shows below.
Pam's dog Evan celebrates with the gang after a great ride at Palm Beach.
Star In Stripes sneaking Pam a big kiss after winning the Open Grand Prix at the GAIG Championships. They are seen (left) with long time friend and supporter Melinda who was there to cheer them on.
Below is Maple Lane Kero owned by Lynn Fitzgerald.  He is only 4 years old and was shown by Pam at Wellington (only his second show!!) and took 6th in a group of very distinguished warmbloods.
Pam and Star In Stripes won the Grand Prix in Dallas at the Texas Dressage Classic and then went on to finish the 2007 season with a BANG at the Great American Insurance Group Championships Nov. 1 - 4, 2007. Their breath taking ride garnered them the coveted title of 2007 OPEN GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONS!
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