Diane Kastama put on a demonstration on behalf of USDFD

November 16, 2012

Diane Kastama put on a demonstration on behalf of USDFD at the Las Vegas South Point Casino Pleasure Show, October 20,21. Diane Driver, Rupert and Heather Hills Lloyd George Horses, and Jody Cutler and Kelly Kastama Grooms. Photo by Rick Osteen.

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Winner of the harness raffle Photo

October 23, 2012

“Took me long enough but I finally got a photo for you. We tried to make it appear that Sunny was harnessed to the cart but he’s not. He’s only 17 months old. However, I did ground drive him and he did really well for his first time. I’m not complaining. We also had the […]

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Driving Radio Show Episode 61

September 6, 2012

Wendy’s European Adventure and Josh Rector http://www.drivingradioshow.com Wendy accompanied TEAM USA to The Netherlands and helped as one of the team. Listen to her report, read reports she sent back to the station and enjoy the pictures. She also interviewed Josh Rector, Diane Kastama’s Gator in the Marathon.

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Closing ceremonies and heading home

September 4, 2012

CLOSING CEREMONIES AND HEADING HOME (byWendy Ying). Sunday came and went so quickly! Coach Keady headed out to the barn @ 6 to braid the horses then cones were open for walking from 8-9 am for the para drivers, then closed to any vehicles for the last 30 minutes for the 4 in hands. The […]

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Final Results

September 3, 2012

Final results – The Netherlands in First, followed by Germany Second, Great Britain Third, USA Fourth, and Ireland Fifth. Diane Kastama ended in 14th place as an individual, Pam Johnson in 19th place, and Karen Gorham in 21st place. First place individual went to Heiner Lehter of Germany, Second place to Jacques Poppenof The Netherlands, […]

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CDE news and Additional info

September 2, 2012

CDE news. Additional info on TEAM USA in Breda can be accessed from the following web sites; http://sportcob.com http://drivingradioshow.com

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CDE results with pictures and video

September 2, 2012

CDE results with copywrighted pictures and video can be found at the following web site usually within hours of completion of a test. Remember to go to the USDFD Facebook page for more pictures and up-to-date info. http://www.hoefnet.nl/nl/home/site/foto+album/breda-2012-veterinaire-keuring-fotos-met-dank-aan-marie-de-ronde The Netherlands (238 points)have maintained their First Place position with Germany (244) a close Second, and Great […]

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The Dressage scores are in

September 1, 2012

The Dressage scores are in. The Netherlands is in First (75.4 points), followed by Germany (95.2), Great Britain (114.2), USA (124.0), and Ireland (132.4). The Netherlands and Germany got the top 9 out of ten top scores in Dressage. The USA individuals placed 13th (Diane Kastama), 19th (Pam Johnson), and 21st (Karen Gorham). Denmark and […]

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Diane & Pepper are doing great & she is wonderful!!!

August 29, 2012

Tuesday our entourage left the de Ronde’s for Breda with 3 horse vans,13 horses, 11 carriages, an army of people and Pepper of course. Both Koos and his brother Peter are showing at Breda as it is also the Dutch national 4 in hand championships. It is an hour drive to the show. Marie with […]

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Wendy Ying, who is she?

August 29, 2012

Wendy Ying, who is she? She’s not a driver,or groom (more on this later), or official. She is, though, Co-Host of the Driving Radio Show of the Horse Radio Network, http:drivingradioshow.horseradionetwork.com . Horse Radio Network will feature Team USA on its show so tune in maybe starting as late as next Tuesday. She is also […]

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