She rode in Grand Prix competitions in Florida on the Danish horse Rambo, then moved to Denmark for several years.

[1] Blitz has periodically taken lessons from six-time Olympic rider Robert Dover.

[2] Blitz's competition horse at the Pan American Games was a Danish Warmblood gelding named Paragon, who stood18 hands (72 inches, 183 cm) and was estimated to weigh 1,600 pounds.

[3][4] She initially got the idea to breed him after riding his dam on a farm in Louisiana and being impressed with her gaits and temperament.

Blitz originally intended to sell Paragon when he reached maturity, but later decided to keep him and compete him herself.