FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
SIDELINES FEBRUARY 2013 61
Shannon and
Ayscha, at The
World Dressage
Masters, compete
for Canada.
Photo by
SusanJStickle.com
wonderful. This year it is at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center.
Another memorable event was in 2011 in Baltimore I rode in
the Potomac Valley Dressage Association Ride For Life, it is a
fabulous breast cancer fundraiser where Ayscha was all decked
out in pink.
What do you consider your biggest accomplishment?
My toughest accomplishment would be fghting breast cancer.
My biggest accomplishment is moving all the way from Vancouver
to South Florida and building this amazing business doing what I
love. My husband, Lorne and I built it with zero in our pocket and
carved a miraculous life out here.
What do you enjoy most about living in South Florida?
I have been here since 2003. Each night my husband and I
check on the horses and walking to the barn seeing the palm trees
swaying in the breeze I think how lucky I am to live in this beautiful
place that is similar to an exotic vacation destination, this feeling
of being blessed I carry with me each day.
Who is your biggest mentor?
Without a doubt it is my husband Lorne. He inspires me by
giving 110% everyday. When he comes home from his day job
at Tara Management, anything I need help with at the barn he is
there and behind me, he makes this place work. This man makes
this life possible for me and I love him dearly for it.
About the writer: Heide Middlebrook resides in South Florida
and has extensive equestrian experience specializing in the felds
of dressage and show jumping.
Custom Saddlery is
a proud sponsor of
Shannon Dueck.
“Shannon Dueck is a talented
rider and longtime supporter of
SmartPak. We are very proud to
have her on our team.”