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If you want your horse to happily accept contact, you need to offer him an elastic contact. So just what does “ela…

It’s important not to use your reins to control the things that you should use your seat to control. If you pull on the …

The FEI freestyle score sheet combines Music Choice and Interpretation, giving them a combined coefficient of 4. The USD…

There is one core thing all mentally resilient riders share: a very particular perspective on adversity. They are more l…

1. Here’s a great exercise called “breathing the legs” that you can use to freshen your horse’s walk. Try this exercise …

Germany – July 2, 2015 – Well, my first big European competition was a very exciting experience! First, I ha…

Germany- June 11, 2015 – My first week in Europe has been quite an adventure. Sjapoer arrived with a little piece …

Wellington, Fla. – June 4, 2015 – At the close of my internship, all I can think of to say is, “what a whirlwind.” Unfor…

George Williams, USEF Dressage Youth Coach and president of the USDF, reflects on the 2015 Reem Acra FEI World Cup Final…

May 12, 2015 – I am going to Europe as part of the Young Rider Tour. I was so blessed to be selected along with Ca…

Whether you are an elite athlete or weekend warrior, there is one mental trap you will want to be aware of: needing to w…

Wellington, Fla. – February 9, 2015 – Well, well, well. Since the last time we spoke a lot has happened, whi…

Wellington, Fla. – January 27, 2015 – It’s only been three weeks since I started my internship with Phelps M…

Have you noticed the increased number of articles lately about successful dressage ponies? Did you ever consider buying …

Jan. 2, 2015 – A New Year is upon us. That means the Robert Dover Horsemastership week is almost here! This is suc…

Dec. 14, 2014 – In the last few weeks, there has been a lot of speculation and talk about the Olympic committee’s …

A classic, but anonymous quote describes the sport of dressage the following way: the passionate pursuit of perfection b…