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Welcome to the new photography and video section of Right Lead Equestrian Center (http://www.rightlead.com). We invite you to browse through our photos. Naming convention for the galleries is Year Month Day Farm. All photographs were taken by Rick Bergeron. All printed material is handled through the professional services of SmugMug. We hope you enjoy your stay. If you have any questions please feel free to email Rick: Rick@rightlead.com.

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080504 Baby : May 4, 2008 - Happy Birthday Baby Filly! Quite a bit of planning went into bringing another wonderful Cleveland Bay into the world. The sire of this filly is the pure bred Cleveland Bay Stainmore Wolfhound of Ridgemore Farm (www.ridgemore.net) and the dam is our Cleveland Bay Sporthorse Imaten (Emma). The baby was conceived by artificial insemination and then the embryo was transferred into a surrogate mare (the paint horse Flashy in these photos). We knew Flashy was close but we thought we had a few more days. We happened upon our new little bundle of joy when feeding our horses this Sunday morning. Both Flashy and filly are doing just fine. Although we humans missed the actual birth you can see from the photos we weren’t that far behind the big event. We're working on a name for our baby and I'm sure Michelle will entertain suggestions. Speaking of suggestions, I have one... Hit the Slideshow button at the upper right corner of this page, sit back, and enjoy photos of the world’s newest Cleveland Bay sport horse.

080504 Baby

May 4, 2008 - Happy Birthday Baby Filly! Quite a bit of planning went ...

Updated: May 04, 2008 7:09pm PST

080412 BREC : Have you heard of the Extreme Cowboy Races? Well BREC held a River Road Roun-Up which is something very similar. We packed up Emily and Cue (AKA Bar-Ba-Q) and Michelle and Emma (AKA I'm-A-10) and made the short trip over. What a blast! Everyone was extremely nice, although we stuck out like sore thumbs in our full Eventing gear. We intended only to take pictures of our folks, but were asked to take pictures of everyone... so here they are. Stay tuned for the next event. Thanks BREC and everyone involved for a really fun time!

080412 BREC

Have you heard of the Extreme Cowboy Races? Well BREC held a River Ro ...

Updated: Apr 13, 2008 2:38pm PST

080309 Sacred Heart : Meg/Scarlett and Michelle/Emma packed things up and headed over to a Schooling Dressage Show at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, LA. Meg placed first in Intro A and again in Intro B to earn a Champion ribbon in Intro. Michelle placed first in USDA Novice B and again in USDA Training A. The weather was a bit on the nippy side but it was a really nice day for a horse show. Thanks to everyone at ASH for a wonderful show!

080309 Sacred Heart

Meg/Scarlett and Michelle/Emma packed things up and headed over to a S ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2008 8:52pm PST

080301 LSUSVM : For the past several years RLEC has been asked to participate in the Parade of Breeds portion of the LSU Vet School's Open House. Michelle and Emma turned out in Sidesaddle atire, and Jessica and Kodak Moment did some bareback jumping. This exhibition was a small part of a much larger program. Way to go LSU for putting on a class act. We had a great time and the weather was perfect!

080301 LSUSVM

For the past several years RLEC has been asked to participate in the P ...

Updated: Mar 02, 2008 11:19pm PST

080224 Serenity : We packed up Jessica and Kodak Moment and Michelle and Emma and traveled over to Folsom for the Serenity Farm Schooling Dressage Show. Michelle/Emma placed first in Training A and second in Novice B. Jessica/Kodak placed First in Novice A, First in Novice B, First in Training Prix Caprilli, and took Reserve Champion USEA Division and Champion Prix Caprilli. Way to go girls!

080224 Serenity

We packed up Jessica and Kodak Moment and Michelle and Emma and travel ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2008 6:53pm PST

080126 BREC : This is BREC's first Horse Trials and first run on their new cross country course. We attempted to take pictures of the Dressage and Show Jumping portion of this show, however , due to the week's worth of rain both venues were forced indoors. Lighting was not photo-friendly, and most horses are not really receptive bright flashes, so we sat out those portions of the show. We did however catch some of the action from cross country. We didn't get everyone but we got quite a few shots. Hope you enjoy. -- Rick

080126 BREC

This is BREC's first Horse Trials and first run on their new cross cou ...

Updated: Jan 28, 2008 3:41am PST

071209 Serenity : Schooling Dressage Show at Serenity Farms in Folsom. Michelle and Emma are the only ones who made it. Everyone else was busy this weekend.

071209 Serenity

Schooling Dressage Show at Serenity Farms in Folsom. Michelle and Emm ...

Updated: Jan 10, 2008 7:37pm PST

071108 RLEC CT : Combined Training at Right Lead Equestrian Center. Thanks to all our competitors, show sponsors, volunteers, staff, etc. who made our first Combined Training Show such a memorable show for everyone. We're already starting to see when we can fit another one in.

071108 RLEC CT

Combined Training at Right Lead Equestrian Center. Thanks to all our ...

Updated: Jan 07, 2008 5:09pm PST

071014 BREC CC : Schooling Day at BREC's Farr Park Horse Activity Center

071014 BREC CC

Schooling Day at BREC's Farr Park Horse Activity Center

Updated: Jan 07, 2008 5:07pm PST

071013 BREC CT : Combined Training Show at BREC's Farr Horse Park. On October 13th we held a Combined Test and on the 14th a Cross Country Schooling Day at BREC Farr Horse Activity Center in Baton Rouge, LA. The weather was perfect, the show was small but well maintained, and everyone had a great outing. We appreciate all the support and help from our competitors, sponsors, volunteers, and BREC. Stay tuned...we're already starting plans for our next show!

071013 BREC CT

Combined Training Show at BREC's Farr Horse Park. On October 13th we ...

Updated: Jan 09, 2008 4:16pm PST

070908 Lagniappe : This weekend was all about Mary Kate and Cue at the September Hunter Jumper Show at Lagniappe Equestrian Center. This was only the second HJ show Mary Kate has gone to.. but she faired very well with 2 fourth places over fences and a sixth on the flat. We wish more RLEC people could have gone as the day was nice and the show was really laid back, but with school starting and the LSU vs. Virginia Tech game up everyone was very busy.

070908 Lagniappe

This weekend was all about Mary Kate and Cue at the September Hunter J ...

Updated: Jan 10, 2008 7:27pm PST

070901 BREC Schooling : Another schooling day out at BREC's Cross Country Course... although this time there was a little bit of a challenge. Jessica is recovering from a broken finger, Michelle had a bad finger sprain just yesterday, and Elizabeth fell during the schooling and broke her wrist. Despite feeling like we were opening an ambulatory ward everyone enjoyed the outing. Rick brought the BBQ Grill along for the ride and treated everyone to some good grilled burgers with all the trimmings.

070901 BREC Schooling

Another schooling day out at BREC's Cross Country Course... although t ...

Updated: Jan 10, 2008 7:24pm PST

070812 Hunters Bluff : Yeah we're brave. 100+ degree heat, no sweat... actually on second thought there was a lot of sweat, but regardless of what mother nature had in store for the weekend we were determined to make the Hunter's Bluff Schooling Dressage show and we did just that. Emily and her mom brought their horse Mandy, and we packed up our lesson horse Cue for Mary Kate and Meg to ride. The pictures tell the rest of the story... all blues and reds. Way to go girls!

070812 Hunters Bluff

Yeah we're brave. 100+ degree heat, no sweat... actually on second th ...

Updated: Jan 12, 2008 5:56am PST

070728 Hunters Bluff : Looking for a way to brush up on our jumping skills we packed up Margo and Romeo and Michelle and Emma and headed over to Hunters Bluff in Covington for a Hunter Jumper Show. Competing in the Low Schooling Jumpers Margo took 2 firsts, a third, and Champion. Michelle took 2 seconds and a third.

070728 Hunters Bluff

Looking for a way to brush up on our jumping skills we packed up Margo ...

Updated: Jan 11, 2008 9:17pm PST

070720 BryerFest : Breyer Animal Creations has for the last 18 years hosted BreyerFest at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington Kentucky. This montage of events is an equestrian extravaganza setting for Breyer model collectors to buy, sell, trade, and in some cases afford the opportunity to view the real live star of their favorite collectable. Such was the case this year for Cleveland Bay lovers. Tregoyd Journeyman (Joe) a Cleveland Bay Stallion owned by Anna and Daniel Cohen of Bay Haven Farm, LLC and OldDominion Stud in Roundhill VA was the center of attention in 2006 as his model was unveiled at BreyerFest. Several Cleveland Bay owners rallied to support Joe and traveled to Kentucky for a Cleveland Bay Exhibition. That was last year, however most of us had so much fun, and Breyer wanted the group back for the 07 event so we made the trek. Although it was a 14 hour drive from Baton Rouge, LA Michelle and I only needed an excuse to visit the horse capital of the world and boy was it worth the trip. Each day on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we helped promote Cleveland Bays before the crowd in the stadium during the exhibition, and as we walked around the park and let people get up close and touch our wonderful animals. We were joined by several other Cleveland Bay owners with both pure and part bred horses. We made lots of new friends and had a chance to do what we love most.. share a piece of our love for horses with others. Donna McDowell brought Gracie. Dr. Tracie Traver and Tally Mock brought Buffalo Bill Cody and Bensington Bluestone from Ridgemor Farm. Laurel Watson brought Belladonna Leo from Divine Equine Stables and Michelle and I brought Imaten (Emma) from right here at Right Lead Equestrian Center.

070720 BryerFest

Breyer Animal Creations has for the last 18 years hosted BreyerFest at ...

Updated: Jan 12, 2008 5:59am PST

070707 GB Hunter Jumper : Looking for a way to brush up on our jumping skills we packed up Margo and Romeo, Jessica and Lightning, and Mary Kate and Cue and headed over to Serenity Farms for the GB Hunter Jumper Show. We would have brought Emma, however she is dealing both with a recently removed abscess and a puncture wound over her left eye. The weather was not cooperative as rain passed through several times, but the girls had a good time and placed respectably (when they remembered their course).

070707 GB Hunter Jumper

Looking for a way to brush up on our jumping skills we packed up Margo ...

Updated: Jan 12, 2008 9:36am PST

070616 BREC Schooling : Several years back Michelle and Gretchen Morgan started an effort to develop a Cross Country Course at BREC's Farr Horse Park. Working with Captain Mark Philips on the design and with a grant from the state things were set in motion. The course was completed about a year ago, long after both Gretchen and Michelle left BREC... but the fruit of their planning is finally here. We took every able bodied horse and most of our riders out to the course for schooling today, those who didn't jump took advantage of the wide open spaces and pretty calm temperatures for a leisurely trail ride. The course still has some minor work to be done... but as you can see from the pictures the jumps and layout are very well designed and executed.

070616 BREC Schooling

Several years back Michelle and Gretchen Morgan started an effort to d ...

Updated: Jan 12, 2008 1:37pm PST

070602 Amen Corners : What a great event! For those of you who missed it be sure to look for this show next year. SEDA sponsored a Junior Dressage Show out at Amen Corners. Unfortunately most of our group were out busy with other things, but Margo and Romeo were able to make it out. They placed first in both their Training Tests and their Prix Caprilli to take Champion in Training. Way to go Margo!

070602 Amen Corners

What a great event! For those of you who missed it be sure to look fo ...

Updated: Jan 12, 2008 5:58pm PST

070325 Watershed Schooling : Well spring has officially sprung and what a better way to enjoy a beautiful Sunday than out on a cross country course with a bunch of your crazy friends. Thanks to SEDA and Elizabeth Cummings Right Lead got that chance on March 25th out at Watershed. We grabbed a bunch of girls, loaded up the horses, and had an absolute ball. Don't believe me... just take a look at Cheryl's husband Johnny. If that's not team spirit I don't know what is (you'll know him when you see him).

070325 Watershed Schooling

Well spring has officially sprung and what a better way to enjoy a bea ...

Updated: Jan 13, 2008 6:02am PST