May 5, 2009
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Focus with Erika Urff - Update
After two years living in Germany dedicating my life to horses, teaching and riding, I have now returned to Canada. I enjoyed the experiences of the last years so much that I have decided to continue that here at home. Therefore, I am open to taking...More
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Apr 27, 2009
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Focus with Erika Urff - Cloud nine destroyed by catastrophic rain
Since I was twelve years old I had always dreamed of taking my home bred mare with me to Germany to get her to young Riders. In September 2007 that dream became reality, little did I know that this dream would end in disaster. ...More
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Jan 13, 2009
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Focus with Erika Urff - Update From Germany
Welcome to 2009! I apologize for not writing last week but with the drastic change in weather I found no time to sit and write. The last week we have had nothing warmer than 0 degrees. One morning, it was -19 at 8:00AM and we were already working. You...More
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Dec 29, 2008
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Focus with Erika Urff - Update From Germany
Well with a blink of an eye Christmas was here and now is gone. It was another great Christmas spent in Germany. Originally I had planned on returning home for ten days to spend the holidays with my family, but after some thinking and planning I decided...More
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Dec 22, 2008
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Focus with Erika Urff - Update From Germany
Well Christmas is only two days away and like every year I have not started any preparations. It seems every year I want to start earlier and end up starting later. But Oh well, soon the holiday stress is over. This last week has only been about...More
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Dec 15, 2008
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Focus with Erika Urff - Update From Germany
Well another week has gone by and Christmas is only a few days away. Unfortunately I will not be coming home for the Holidays and therefore will be spending another Christmas season in Germany. So far I do not have any big plans. I will be spending...More
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Dec 8, 2008
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Focus with Erika Urff - Update From Germany
Last weekend Kamberger Hof hosted a clinic presented by the Trakehner Verband with Mr. Reisch. It was especially for Young Trakehner horses. The clinic was composed of 12 riders, three per session and each session lasted an hour. It was very interesting...More
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Dec 1, 2008
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Focus with Erika Urff - Update From Germany
Well, my first year in Germany is now over and the second is well underway. Focus has completed her first German show season with many successes. She has finished in the top three in almost every outing. Classes in Germany are a lot larger then at home....More
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Aug 27, 2008
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Focus with Erika Urff - Update From Germany
Well Ladies and Gentleman,
I have been living in Germany for one year now working at Dresseurstall Christian Reisch and have another 8 to 10 months to go.
The last few weeks have been particularly exciting for myself and my horse (Focus)....More
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Jun 10, 2008
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Focus with Erika Urff - Update From Germany
Since my last update a lot has happened in Germany. They say that time flies when you’re having fun, well the last 9 months have gone by so fast that I can hardly believe that I am already looking at flights home.
With summer now in full swing...More
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Feb 18, 2008
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Focus with Erika Urff - Update From Germany
The holidays are over and show season is the next big date approaching. Outdoor shows begin here in March. Although all winter there are indoor shows happening. The way things are progressing with Focus we will be able to show her in the coming months. ...More
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Jan 7, 2008
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Focus with Erika Urff - Update From Germany
Click here to view a collection of photographs of Focus from Germany.
Note: This is a large powerpoint file (6MB) and will take some time to download. A powerpoint viewer may be required....More
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Dec 11, 2007
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Focus with Erika Urff - Update From Germany
Last week my dad made a surprise visit from Canada. He stayed for one week. During this time I managed to have two days off from work. One day we made a day trip to Munster, one and a half hours from where I live and work. We got to see the Westphalian...More
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Nov 26, 2007
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Focus with Erika Urff - Update From Germany
November 5th 2007
This week in Germany we continued to work on the development of Focus’ canter. Although the left lead canter is not yet perfect it has made significant improvements. Rome was not built in a day, and neither can you expect a...More
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Nov 21, 2007
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Focus with Erika Urff - Update From Germany
September 1st 2007 to October 29th 2007
For the next year Focus with Erika will be coming from a new perspective. On September 1st I made the big move to Neuss, Germany for one year. On October 4th Focus made the even bigger move to join me at...More
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Dec 1, 2006
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Focus’ Christmas Picks! - Part 1
With Christmas just around the corner schedules become more and more hectic. To tame the “horsy” mind during this chaotic time, I, Focus have selected my favorite items from The Dog and Pony Shop. Hopefully they will serve as some useful gift ideas....More
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Dec 1, 2006
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Focus’ Christmas Picks! - Part 2
Horse care and tack cleaner (Great Stocking stuffers!)
(a) Effax leather Combi is perfect for a quick wipe down after daily rides. It is not a high “Lather” product, and therefore is easy to use and does not leave a huge mess to clean up...More
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Oct 10, 2006
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An Update
In the last six months Focus has reached and passed several important milestones. She has learnt when baby has gone to far, developed power and "schwung" in her trot and attended her first show. As a four and a half year old she is ready to begin a show...More
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Apr 26, 2006
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Mud Fever
For the past several months Focus has been battling a bad case of mud fever. It started at the end of September and did not clear up until early January. I tried everything that people had suggested and nothing seemed to work. ...More
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Nov 22, 2005
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Welcome To "Focus" with Erika Urff
I have been riding since I was eight years old, but have been showing competitively in dressage for the last three years. I started on a half Arab mare two times a week, on a lunge line. From this I moved onto a leased 4-year old Quarter horse Pony mare...More
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