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WHAT IS DRESSAGE?
The actual word “dressage” is French and evolved from the verb dresseur meaning to train. Dressage is a unique discipline for riding a horse. It is as unique as Hunter/Jumpers, Tennessee Walkers, Three or Five Gaited Horses, Reining, Endurance, Eventing or any others that come to mind. Dressage is an Olympic discipline, enjoying great international […]
Virtual Horse Sport Announces 3 New Adult Amateur Divisions
Renown Retired FEI Judge, current USEF ‘S’ Dressage and USEF WD ‘R’ judge Natalie Lamping had an idea. After watching older riders, repeatably, having trouble with sitting their horse in competitions, she said….why! This certainly causes pain to horse and rider. Somehow there needs to be a solution, if not to at least protect the […]
Dressage: The Ultimate Guide
Originally published by the FEI | July 2021 The Tokyo 2020 equestrian schedule begins this weekend with Dressage, as athletes from around the world compete for glory in the Individual and Team competitions. The first round begins on Saturday, with the Team final on Tuesday (July 27) and Individual medals to be won on Wednesday […]
When to Workout | When to Ride
train for results There are only so many hours in a day and trying to figure out whether to ride or workout or do both…can be a difficult decision. Being an equestrian, I know that the body can only take so much on a daily basis. Both working out and riding can wear the body […]