Mol, Belgium – May 26, 2021 – In April, US Equestrian named Christian Simonson, Katherine Mathews and Melanie Doughty to…
Columnist Articles
How Not to Get Lost During COVID
With the world in a strange place right now, BioStar Owner/Founder Tigger Montague penned a heartfelt piece on how those…
Riding the Spooky Horse
In the past, we have discussed important steps to prepare for training on the trail, including reading the horse to reco…
Aids Communication Key to Success: Include a Warmup With Lynn Palm
Most people who do any type of exercising know the importance of a warm-up. When riding, including a warm-up helps the h…
Bringing Your Horse Home: What Comes After the Speed Date
In our last column, my husband, David Marcus, discussed his recommendations for “speed dating” the horse you may be inte…
Equine Speed Dating: Putting Your Potential Partner to the Test With David Marcus
As riders move up the levels or become more invested in the dressage industry, one of the most popular questions my husb…
What Does it Take?– An Inside Look at the Life of Working Students: Katrina Sadis
Road to Young Riders with Working Student Katrina Sadis Wellington, Fla.– July 17, 2017 – At only 18-years-old, Karina S…
What Does It Take? – An Inside Look at the Life of Working Students: Emily Wright
Be Patient with the Progress with Emily Wright Wellington, Fla. – July 6, 2017 – Ever wonder if you have what it takes t…
Maintaining Balance: Day Four of Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic
On the fourth day of the Robert Dover Horsemastership Week the horses were feeling great with the cool weather and their…
Gaining Hands On Experience: Day Three of Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic
Julia Lee Barton and Bonnaroo Wellington, Fla. – Dec. 30, 2016 – Day 3 of the Robert Dover Horsemastership Week was a da…
Building Upon Progress: Day Two of Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic
Julia Lee Barton and Bonnaroo Wellington, Fla. – Dec. 27, 2016 – The theme of Day 2 of the Robert Dover Horsemastership …
Improving Quality: Day One of Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic
Julia Lee Barton and Bonnaroo Wellington, Fla.– Dec. 26, 2016 – The Robert Dover Horsemastership Week is a five-day i…
All But One Pass Inspection for Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse National Championships at Lamplight
Wayne, IL – August 24, 2016 – The Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage National Championships are…
How to Put Your Horse in Balance through Proper Bending
In our last Palm Partnership Training Tips, “Basics of Balance”, I described tools to help establish correct balance of …
Retraining Late Flying Changes With David Marcus and Nicholas Fyffe
Late flying changes are a common problem that dressage riders moving up the levels often run into and ask how we address…
Ditties for Diddy
All good freestyles begin with inspiration. But from where does that inspiration come? For Guenter and Graf George, it w…
Training with Laura Graves
Young Rider Lillian Simons, a student at Mount Holyoke College, is balancing school and riding as she trains with Laura …
Basics of Balance
It is essential that a horse be balanced to maximize his athleticism and do what you ask of him. In this article, we’ll …
Highlights from the USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate Program
Young Rider Graduate Program Participants watched Grand Prix Freestyles at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival with USD…
Lessons From the Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic
The 2016 Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic was an intensive week of learning and training. I first worked with Laura G…