“Behind The Scenes: Karen Robinson, Freestyle Designer” June 2014 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with the owner of Applause Dressage Freestyle Design.
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Other Writing: USDF Connection May 2014
“Behind The Scenes: Maryal Barnett, Dressage Judge” May 2014 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a dressage judge.
Facilities – Other Writing: USDF Connection April 2014
“Behind The Scenes: Ben Esh, Equine-Facility Design and Construction” April 2014 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with barn designer & builder. Dressage in the Mainstream In yesterday’s New York Times crossword puzzle, 28-across was Dressage rider, at times? Answer: COLT REVOLVER. Blogging from A to Z Challenge April 2014 List ofContinue reading “Facilities – Other Writing: USDF Connection April 2014”
Other Writing: USDF Connection March 2014
“Behind The Scenes: Natalie DiBerardinis, Hilltop Farm” March 2014 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a breeding manager.
Other Writing: USDF Connection February 2014
“Behind The Scenes: Tonya Johnston, MA” February 2014 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a mental-skills coach. In other news, I am grooming at a horse show today. Watch for tweets.
Obedience Epiphany
Saddlebred riders do not want obedient horses. Bear with me. Dressage and saddleseat have many similarities: rearward balance and an uphill shoulder from the horse, seat and posture from the rider. That is a topic for another post. A dressage horse trotting down centerline has no idea what the test is. Rides at home areContinue reading “Obedience Epiphany”
Why Wup?
The delayed explanation of Sunday’s post. To provide a Christmas gift to each student without breaking the bank, Stepping Stone Farm made ornaments with a variety of fillings. Some riders chose the name of their favorite horse. Others chose an upbeat motto. In saddleseat, riders are allowed, nay encouraged, to use their voice. Wup TrotContinue reading “Why Wup?”