“Thank You”: Equestrian Anna Marek Pays Tribute to Equine Partners Following Pan Am Games Triumph

Anna Marek has been known for her ever-growing presence in the US equestrian industry. The 34-year-old hasn’t just been an avid rider but also a known professional dressage trainer based out of Ocala. Anna started her career back in 2001 and today she has climbed steadily to claim numerous riding accolades beside her USDF 5-star gold medal on self-trained horses.

Anna, with all her Grand Prix titles, recently represented the USA at the 2023 Pan American Games. An excellent stride and coordination earned the veteran a team gold and an individual bronze. However, as she returned successfully, the equestrian had a little tribute to not only her but her sports companions as well. Sharing a recent update, Anna knew not to rid her graceful equines of the titles they achieved ahead of her presence in Chile.

Anna Marek tributes her beloved equines

On the 5th of November, Anna took to Instagram to share a post on her horses for their previous performances. “Before my amazing trip to Chile we took 4 horses to Region 3 dressage championships,” she began. The equestrian then went on to list the remarkable achievements of her four equines; Nashville, Fayvel, Ignado, and Lareau D.E. sharing an image on each. Anna then went on to thank the amazing team behind the process. She wrote, “Huge thank you to the whole team at the shows and at home. The success at these shows are a result of these dedicated ladies,” and tagged the team involved.

In September, Anna rode atop Nashville to win the September Dressage Grand Prix Special CDI3*. The win was followed by Anna X Fayvel at the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3*. The 13-year-old gelding put up a score of ?71.985% for the win. As for the third, 10-year-old gelding Ignado bagged the Prix St. Georges with 74.485% in October. LaReau D.E, the 7-year-old gelding offered a dual win for Anna; at third and fourth levels. Anna has been riding LaReau for only a year and the gelding has shown compelling partnership for the equestrian who holds stunning accolades.

Anna’s equestrian accolades

Anna Marek has impressively placed in the top three spots at the Grand Prix level at the AGDF consecutively from 2017 to 2021 along with Dee Claire. Apart from the placement, Anna has grabbed onto multiple Grand Prix Titles; CDI3* FEI Grand Prix Freestyle at the AGDF and Kentucky Dressage Association in 2013 initially made the list. In 2020, Anna with her equine Dee Claire made the Nations Cup debut and helped The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team secure gold.

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The World Equestrian Center, Ocala Dressage Shows took over Anna’s career in 2022. 2023 was another huge year for Anna as she attained 4 titles ahead of the International Championships followed by 2 at the Pan Am. The equestrian clinched the Team dressage gold with a combined total of 450.67 and a bronze in individual dressage atop Fire Fly.

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