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Training in the Right Way: Road to the Grand Prix — Milestones for Age and Level
A student asked for a timeline for the development of the Grand Prix horse. While there are all sorts of variations and time elements that may get in the way, there is a generally accepted, age-based expectation of the horse’s development.
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Training in the Right Way: Habits
Since this is the season of New Year’s resolutions, it seems to be a good time to talk about habits and changing them, since the ability to do so is directly related to your ability to progress as a rider.
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Training in the Right Way: Classical vs Competition Dressage
This week’s article begins to look at the differences, and very important similarities, between classical and competition dressage. As with most things, the important truths tend to lie somewhere in the middle.
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Letter to the Editor: Michael Poulin Weighs in on Recent Gwyneth McPherson Article
Olympian and International Dressage Judge Michael Poulin Weighs in on Gwyneth McPherson’s recent article discussing some of the darker issues within the dressage community. (more…)
The Idea of Order: The Newest Equestrian Olympic Event
You’ll all tune in for this one, I’m sure…
Morgane’s Rio Dressage Recap: The Kur
With a bottle of wine, a sparkly browband and 5 gallons of Starbucks, we’ve lured our resident rogue dressage queen Morgane Schmidt Gabriel into giving us her take on Olympics dressage, one day at a time. Here are her observations from the Grand Prix Freestyle!
Morgane’s Rio Dressage Recap: Grand Prix Day 2
With a bottle of wine and a sparkly browband, we’ve lured our resident rogue dressage queen Morgane Schmidt Gabriel into giving us her take on Olympics dressage, one day at a time. Here are Morgane’s observations from Day 2!
Morgane’s Rio Dressage Recap: Grand Prix Day 1
With a bottle of wine and a sparkly browband, we’ve lured our resident rogue dressage queen Morgane Schmidt Gabriel into giving us her take on Olympics dressage, one day at a time. Here are Morgane’s observations from Day 1!
Ravel to Skip Selections
What, you have to get selected for the Olympics? Not if you’re Ravel, Steffen Peters’ past WEG and Olympic mount, whom many consider to be the USA’s top hope for a dressage medal in London. (more…)