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 when […]
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 […]
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 […]