Dressage
Carol Woodworth
Latest Articles
Dressage is Supposed to be Fun, isn't it?
isn't this what dressage is supposed to be based on, fun?
A discussion of the nature of dressage- whether it can be defined as a sport or as art
In Celebration of Being Average
The United States dressage community needs to focus more on the concerns of the average, amateur rider.
how to survive the frustrating period when you are ready to move on in your training and your horse needs a little more time
How can you set off on a journey without knowing the destination? Lots of us do it. Here's a discussion of considerations when setting goals for your dressage riding.
Dressage - The Familiar Story of the April-October Romance
a tongue-in-cheek look at the relatively low success rate of the pairing of young horses with middle-age amateur riders
Dressage - the Best and the Basics
a brief review of the Lisa Wilcox clinic presented by New England Dressage Association on April 29, 2001.
Dressage - The Mysterious (to me) Lure of Competition
a brief survey of the answers that competitors have given as their reasons for competing and my thoughts on their responses
Dressage - How many roads lead to Rome (Part 2)
The second in a two part series describing the many training choices available on your dressage journey.
Dressage - How many roads lead to Rome (Part 1)
The first of a two part article on the variety of training decisions you may encounter in your progress through the art of dressage.