A year and half later Majik officially became my teammate. We competed in dozens of local schooling shows up to first level, earning many year end awards. Along the way Majik not only taught me the specific patterns and movements of dressage, but he also taught me the necessity of really knowing your horse. The most important thing for Majik was that he continued to stay fit and healthy which can definitely be a challenge with older horses. With the help of a terrific team of people including my amazing vet, chiropractor and massage therapist and along with a steady training and conditioning regimen, Majik and I were able to compete for several years.