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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Florida 2021 show season has formally begun with three FEI Dressage competitions (CDIs) having been held by the end of January. A total of eight CDIs will be held in Wellington, two in Ocala at the new World Equestrian Center and two in Tryon, North Carolina. One might think that the effect of Covid-19 […]
Readers of my articles posted here may remember my observations on the protean US dressage show scene. So much has changed in the show market in the last five years. It seems that most readers have agreed with these observations. Well, as the saying goes, ‘you ain’t seen nothin’ yet’ The effects of the last […]
AADA Interviews David Schmutz USEF ‘S’ Dressage Judge and FEI 4* Para Dressage Judge AADA is proud to interview David Schmutz, a USDF ‘S’ Dressage and FEI 4* Para Dressage Judge. The former owner and manager of “The Paddock Riding Club“, David gives his thoughts on the sport he has dedicated his adult life to. […]
Reprinted by permission from Horse Professionals Network. Original posting Finding a new riding facility can be just as important of a decision and finding a new place to live. It is a location that both you and your horse will be spending a great deal of time at. Below are some of the top tips […]
AADA Interviews Ulf Wadeborn USEF ‘S’ Dressage Judge and Swedish Warmblood Breed Judge AADA is proud to interview Ulf Wadeborn, a USDF ‘S’ Dressage and Breed Judge. Ulf gives his thoughts on the sport he has dedicated his life to, Amateur Riders and how anyone can improve. Ulf operates a training barn in Los Angeles […]
Bridget Braden Personal Fitness and Dressage Trainer You don’t have to fall off to be hurt by a horse. There’s so many ways physically be compromised by a horse and mobility exercises will help increase a riders performance, especially after injury. In this department, the layout to specific injuries is constantly growing. Within the four […]