Magical Thinking: Rachel Saavedra Reflects On A Rider's Endless Evolution
“As young adults, we conquer our world like a lion – in a grand and powerful way. As we mature, we gain more knowledge and skill. We have mo
'Vintage Riders' Prove Dressage Gets Better With Age
With the ability to continue improving over the years, one might say vintage riders are like a fine wine - they keep getting better with age
PMU Rescue Horse Faces Biggest Hurdle On Quest To 100th Grand Prix
When I initially spoke with Candace Platz about her plans for this year I didn't have any idea the direction that this story would take.
Developing The Self-Made Horse: Johann Hinnemann Leads USDF Trainers Conference
Each day he stressed the importance of aiming not just to ride well, but to train well, touting that the future of American dressage lie in
The Key Is Cross-Training: Vaulting Horses Find Success Through Upper Level Dressage
Bruno uses a balancing act of his own, in the form of variety, to achieve the goal of an elastic, rhythmic horse who comes through and uses
Tall Horse Problems? Here's 10 Rules For Navigating Large Horse Territory
To know a large horse, either big or tall (or both!) is to love one. While these enormous equines win us over with their equally massive hea
USPRE Week: 'Horse of the Ages' Sets Sights On The Future Of Dressage
As many PRE enthusiasts will tell you, this horse isn't simply a icon of the past, rather recent events indicate that the PRE's hist
Equine Rehab: A Rider's 5 Step Plan To Emotional Recovery
More than likely you’ll need to work through the five stages of rehab grief. Based on my last nine months, here’s how to do it.
Keeping Quiet: Nicholas Fyffe On Effective Communication In The Saddle
They say strong leaders are often good listeners, and according to Wellington-based trainer, Nicholas Fyffe, a quiet rider lends the best &q
In It For The Long Haul: David Wightman On The Journey Of Breeding Dressage Horses
For many dressage enthusiasts, having a hand in producing beautiful, quality dressage horses is not only a business, hobby, or interest, it&