At 23-years-old, Lis Hartel contracted polio while pregnant. She remained paralyzed from the knee down in one of her legs for the rest of her life. No one imagined that Lis would ever compete again. In 1947 she proved them…
It’s easy to see why Valegro has won Olympic Gold Medals and set World Records, he’s absolutely amazing. His rider Charlotte Dujardin is also quite amazing, she has brought him along throughout his career and she clearly knows him inside…
Michelle Freeman and her Arabian gelding, Snickers didn’t start their journey with the United States Dressage Federation Finals in mind. They didn’t even have horse showing in mind. Michelle’s parents found Snickers for $1200 on Craigslist 7 years ago. They…
When April Trimmer was first introduced to her mare “Lacey” it was through a video on the PA Kill Pen Network Facebook Page. The mare was Hip ##7599. She was thin and had cuts all over her. What she saw…
Performing at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival is about as big as it gets. Elisa Wallace and her Mustang, Fledge make everything look easy. Elisa and Fledge won Extreme Mustang Makeover and it’s easy to see why! Share this on Facebook…
Jolanda Adellar does not come from a wealthy family and started training her horse without owning a saddle on a farm between the cows. In 2005 Jolanda was asked to perform as the special act at the FEI World Cup…
Jolanda Adellar does not come from a wealthy family and started training her horse without owning a saddle on a farm between the cows. In 2005 Jolanda was asked to perform as the special act at the FEI World Cup…
Splash is a 5 year old Mustang who was wild and untouchable just 100 days prior to this video. Marsha Sapp competed with Splash at Extreme Mustang Makeover and their performance was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! The bond between Marsha and Splash…
When you think of Dressage, you think of big, strong, horses moving with their riders every command effortlessly. What would you say if I could change everything you have ever thought about dressage with one video? In the video below…
Rodolpho Riskalla was a promising dressage rider with goals and dreams of someday competing in the Olympics. He was visiting his home in Brasil when he contracted Meningitis and his life changed forever. He lost many of his fingers and…
Although it may seem that many of the Olympic Stars have it made and live much pampered, luxurious lives, they have worked hard, and continue to do so. The road to success was very long and each of the Britain…
Recently, while at a dressage show, a friend said hello to me as I walking towards the arena. I acknowledged her by saying hello back and she then asked me what was wrong. “Nothing. Why?” I responded back. She proceeded…
Any horse that can pack around a 4 year old girl is worth their weight in gold. This Off The Track Thoroughbred is not only packing a 4 year old around, he’s also doing the Spanish Walk! [fbvideo link=”http://www.facebook.com/jenny.spain.566/videos/887528291393000/?type=2″ width=”640″ height=”480″…
Will Rogers and Esmeralda may just be the most incredible team I’ve ever seen. Not only are they talented, but they have TOTAL TRUST! I could watch this video over and over again. This is the relationship I strive to…
Lynn Palm is a household name to most horse people who have been in the industry for a while. She’s a world class trainer and clinician who gained a lot of fame when showing AQHA Superhorse Rugged Lark. Watch her…
