Timmie Pollock, Ph. D , C.C. – AASP Equestrian Athlete Sport Psychologist Anyone who has competed more than a few times has experienced the multitude of distractions present at the show. The loose horse that flies by just as you start down centerline or the well-intentioned groundskeeper who revs up the tractor or the water […]
Timmie Pollock, Ph. D , C.C. – AASP Equestrian Athlete Sport Psychologist Riding is a very challenging sport. Not only do riders need strength, balance, coordination and good timing, we must also effectively manage emotions such as fear and anger. Perhaps you suffer from competition anxiety, a common problem. At shows your thoughts race; you […]
So your horse isn’t moving like he should, shows signs of discomfort, or has a new bad attitude? You’ve tried a few different home remedies and read a few articles on why this might be happening but just can’t seem to solve the problem. There is a good chance your horse needs myofascial release (MFR). […]
Of course we’re all familiar of what it takes to turn out a horse to participate in dressage shows. There’s the bubbly bath followed by mane and tail conditioner, trimming of excess hair and finally a clean sheet to protect your sparkling horse. Turn outs at this point are strictly prohibited. Of course all the […]
Fourth Level Test 3 The new 2019 -2021 USEF/USDF Intro through Fourth Level Dressage Tests which were effective December 1, 2018 are available on the USDF website here. Thank goodness the test writing committee listened to suggestions to shorten this lengthy demanding test. It has been reduced from 32 movements to 22. Gone is the […]
Fourth Level Test 1 and 2 The new 2019 -2021 USEF/USDF Intro through Fourth Level Dressage Tests which were effective December 1, 2018 are available on the USDF website here. For Fourth Level Test 1 in the 2019 test cycle, the movement sequences have remained the same in the trot and canter. EXCEPT, in Movement […]
Bridget Braden Personal Fitness and Dressage Trainer Physical fitness is armor for equestrians. The wear and tear inflicted on the rider can cause performance problems. A rider relies on physical structural to stabilize on an animal. Horseback riders engage their internal core to stabilize so the horse can move without restriction underneath the rider. Equestrians […]
THIRD LEVEL LEVEL TESTS 2 & 3 The new 2019 -2021 USEF/USDF Intro through Fourth Level Dressage Tests effective December 1, 2018 are available on the USDF website here. Third 2 remains essentially the same sequence of movements except the trot half passes have been eliminated. This makes this test shorter with 22 movements instead […]
THIRD LEVEL TEST 1 The new 2019 -2021 USEF/USDF Intro through Fourth Level Dressage Tests effective December 1, 2018 are available on the USDF website here. Also, for Third Level Test 1 in the 2019 test cycle, the movement sequences have remained unchanged. However, other than the extended walk, the coefficient movements have changed completely. […]
SECOND LEVEL TEST 3 The new 2019 -2021 USEF Intro through Fourth Level Dressage Tests effective December 1, 2018 are available at the USDF Site HERE. Good news on Second Level Test 3. All the movements are the same to ride. However, there are changes in the coefficients and language in the directive ideas. […]