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 […]
Timmie Pollock, Ph. D , C.C. – AASP Equestrian Athlete Sport Psychologist The Sweet Smell of Success Key to feeling satisfied with your goals and progress as a rider is a realistic definition of success. Ask yourself: What does “success” mean to me? Will I be successful only if I make the Olympic team? If […]
Timmie Pollock, Ph. D , C.C. – AASP Equestrian Athlete Sport Psychologist If you’re like most riders, you’ve occasionally become frustrated with your apparent lack of progress or lost your perspective on how(or even whether) riding fits into your life. Perhaps you’ve achieved some success, only to find yourself succumbing to the stresses of having […]
AADA Interviews Lisa K Schmidt Interview and written by Mary Moon Lisa K. Schmidt founded Adult Amateur Dressage Access in 2018 to support Adult Amateur dressage riders with information, recognition for their achievements, and an online community. Lisa spoke with AADA about her transition from an Adult Amateur to a professional trainer and USEF-licensed dressage […]
Listen to your “Dance Partner” when choosing your MFS Music A personal experience story by Diann Landau I have learned the hard way that your horse must be included in the process of selecting the music you use if doing a Musical Freestyle. 5 years ago I ventured into the world of Dancing with my […]
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 […]