The Rolex came to Wellington and was hosted at the Dressage venue in 2015, so it seemed fitting for a Dressage diva to take a first hand look at what really happens in the World of eventing. This is a…
Equitopia Center presents Art 2 Ride trainer Karen Loshbaugh and Equine Veterinarians Dr. Joanna Robson, Dr. Sarah le Jeune and Dr Sue Dyson as they demonstrate how proper engagement of the horse’s core can help avoid painful back issues such…
Congratulations to the 2016 Rolex Kentucky 3 Day Event winning team, Michael Jung and Fischerrocana FST. Michael Jung won the event in 2015 on Fischerrocana FST as well. They have broken so many records in the sport and are only…
Lead changes are something that a lot of riders struggle with. Tempe lead changes are an even bigger challenge. This horse and rider make it look absolutely effortless. They are not only doing flawless lead changes, the rider is also…
Uthopia a 2001 dark bay stallion is going up for auction in Northern Ireland May 27th . As many of you may or may not know, Uthopia is not just your run of the mill stallions, he has a lifetime…
The horse’s performance is greatly affected by where the rider is centering themselves on their backs. When the posture of a rider “looks” correct, yet aids are not executing the correct signals, there’s usually an unevenness in the riders seat bones. It…
Grand Prix Dressage Rider Tristan Tucker’s alter ego “Brett Kidding” rides his first Grand Prix at the Dressage Convention in 2015. Brett Kidding is the perfect name for Tristian’s alter ego. He’s absolutely hilarious and had the entire crowd laughing…
The sitting trot is something that a lot of riders struggle with. Sometime’s it’s just so much easier to post! Whether you bounce around like a sack of potatoes or you are riding the sitting trot pretty well and just…
We tend to focus so much on what our horse’s are doing, that sometimes we forget this is a partnership and we need to improve ourselves as well. The Dressage Mastery Academy made this video of 6 things every rider…
This little girl and her pony are as cute as it gets! They rode into the Dressage arena and absolutely rocked it! I don’t know about you, but to me this is just about as cute as it gets! Share…
Whether you’re looking for a Grand Prix horse or a back yard horse, selecting a dressage horse is not an easy task. Olympian Carl Hester talks about the process he takes when selecting dressage horses for his program. One of…
Sometimes it’s hard to know when your horse is engaged correctly. This video offers a great explanation for those of us who still struggle with the look and feel of what is right and what is wrong when it comes…
Riding into a grass field full of horses sounds absolutely magical, but doing it without a bridle or saddle is over the top! This rider and his horse performed flawless dressage maneuvers while the other horses laid down or munched…
Each discipline has its own scrutiny that it has to overcome every year. When rules are set in place for each federation, this creates a clear protocol to protect both horse and rider. These rules include the use of certified…
Winter is long and boring in Wisconsin. As a former Missourian, I have never become accustomed to the long Wisconsin winters. My trainer/best friend and I discussed auditing various clinics that were close to add some interest and break the…
