“Behind The Scenes: Willy Arts, Trainer, Breeder, and Breed Official” USDF Connection April 2017 United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a breed association board member. ©2017 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Previous Posts [Behind The Scenes] Also by me in theContinue reading “USDF Interview: Willy Arts, Trainer, Breeder, and Breed Official”
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USDF Interview: Nicho Meredith, Announcer
“Behind The Scenes: Nicho Meredith, Announcer” USDF Connection March 2017 United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a horse show announcer. ©2017 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Previous Posts [Behind The Scenes] Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott
Rodney’s Dressage Lesson
I trotted my horse! For the first time in 7 years! Said that way, it’s pitiful. Nevertheless, Rodney and I trotted for the first time since 2010. I’ve had my eye on the dressage instructor Mr. E for a while. He seemed sympathetic to horse and rider. We (cough Greg cough) decided that now wasContinue reading “Rodney’s Dressage Lesson”
USDF Interview: Katherine ‘Kathie’ Robertson, USDF
“Behind The Scenes: Katherine ‘Kathie’ Robertson, USDF” USDF Connection February 2017 United States Dressage Federation A short interview with the association’s Education Department Manager. ©2017 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Previous Posts [Behind The Scenes] Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott
Saddle Seat Versus Dressage, In A Nutshell
Saddle Seat Wednesday Recently, I was asked how I would explain the difference between saddle seat and dressage to a dressage rider. Never ask me these things in person. I talk way too much. I finally came home, sat down, and consolidated my thoughts. Both disciplines want the horse elevated through the shoulder & pushingContinue reading “Saddle Seat Versus Dressage, In A Nutshell”
USDF Interview: Bo Lofvander, Back on Track (USA)
“Behind The Scenes: Bo Lofvander, Back on Track (USA)” USDF Connection December 2016/January 2017 United States Dressage Federation A short interview with the owner of a therapeutic products company. ©2016 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. [Previous Behind The Scenes] Thank you for reading,Continue reading “USDF Interview: Bo Lofvander, Back on Track (USA)”
Other Writing: Sweet on Dressage
“Sweet on Dressage” USDF Connection October 2016 United States Dressage Federation A profile of Harbor Sweets Owner Phyllis LeBlanc. My first real article in a long, long time. In truth, it’s a “Behind The Scenes” [clips] writ large. But it’s five pages, running in the main part of the magazine, with photos (not mine)Continue reading “Other Writing: Sweet on Dressage”