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Carolyn Hansen is an enthusiastic dressage rider, judge and trainer, who is currently working on a Bachelor of Applied Science, Majoring in Psychology. Her husband Vince and daughter Devon also ride, and are her committed support crew at most competitions. Last season Carolyn was selected for the Dressage NZ Newcomer Taining Group with her six year old Clyde/TB mare, Ella Vation, who are competing at Level Four this season. In November 2008 the pair placed second in the New Zealand Division and sixth (out of 45) in the international Zone 9 division of the FEI World Dressage Challenge, Elementary. Carolyn and Ella also won the Auckland Manukau Spring Series Trophy in Level Four. A new horse in Carolyn's stable is Cordyline H, a 16.3hh, five year old, holsteiner gelding by Cor Noir (by Cor de la Bruyere) out of a Ludendorf mare. Cordyline H has a very uphill natural movement and a trainable temperament and will be ready to compete next season.
Carolyn also has two promising three year old fillies, who are currently beginning their training. Razzle is by Ramazotti, out of Vince's Clyde/TB showjumping mare, November Impulsion. Wicket is by Ella Vation's half brother, Ash Haven Wiseguy out of a TB mare. Both young horses have expressive movement and very trainable temperaments. |

Ella Vation December 2008
 Carolyn Hansen and Ella Vation - Auckland Manukau Festival of Dressage Level 3 Champion
 Carolyn Hansen and Ella Vation - 4th in the Toklat Challenge Final at the National Dressage Championships 2007
 Woodhill winter series when Ella was 3 years old.
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