Articles: Press Release
Cesar Parra Three for Three With CDI Wins
at the NEDA Fall Festival CDI
Contact:
Dr. Cesar Parra
drcesarparra@msn.com
www.piaffe-performance.com
410-977-8352
Saugerties, NY (September 16, 2009) Dr. Cesar Parra and Lori Washtons
13-year-old KWPN gelding, Olympia proved that good things come in threes at
the 2009 New England Dressage Association Fall Festival CDI-W/Y/J. The pair
went three for three winning the Prix St. Georges, Intermediaire I and the
Intermediaire Freestyle.
Parra and Olympia finished the weekend with an exciting victory in the
Intermediaire Freestyle with a score of 74.5%. The Freestyle performance
was fun and the spectators showed their appreciation by clapping along with
the music. For the musical freestyle we rode to music from Earth Wind and
Fire, which is just great music, Parra said. The music really made me feel
like I was dancing with Olympia. I was so happy to be competing and the
audience was great as they joined in and started to clap along with the
music."
Parra, who owns and operates Piaffe-Performance with facilities in New
Jersey and Florida, says he is always appreciative of his wins. I am very
excited about these successful rides with Olympia, he continues to gain
strength and confidence and really enjoys the show ring, said Parra of his
partner Olympia.
Parra grew up riding and competing in South America, but recently became a
United States citizen. I am so proud to be riding for this country, he
said. This was my sixth test for the United States, second CDI and fifth
win. The judges were very good and this show is so nicely organized; it is a
great place to show.
Parra and his team at Piaffe-Performance provide full-service training based
on the Classical German Training Methods. While Parras personal life
philosophies are courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, sharing,
and strength of character, he believes in order to be successful it takes a
team. It is all about teamwork. All of the key players on my team, from
owners and grooms to beginner riders to international caliber riders, play a
huge part. Parra said. "I am grateful for the people and horses in my
life. And of course I could not do any of this without the help of my
wife. She allows us to lead a normal life even with the kids in college and
me showing, Parra said.
For more information on Piaffe-Performance or Parra, visit his website at www.piaffe-performance.com.
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