Articles related to "Dressage"
The Basics of Dressage
Dressage is one of the most beautiful equestrian disciplines in the world, and requires a great deal of communication between horse and rider.
dressage • dressage tests • dressage arena • dressage movements • dressage horse
Dressage is one of the most beautiful equestrian disciplines in the world, and requires a great deal of communication between horse and rider.
dressage • dressage tests • dressage arena • dressage movements • dressage horse
The right breed for.... dressage
Dressage is a sport for perfectionists, demanding the very best from horse and rider. Start off with a youngster of the right breed and you're halfway there. Read on to find out which breeds do best in the international dressage arena.
horse • young horse • dressage • passage • flying change
Dressage is a sport for perfectionists, demanding the very best from horse and rider. Start off with a youngster of the right breed and you're halfway there. Read on to find out which breeds do best in the international dressage arena.
horse • young horse • dressage • passage • flying change
Requirements of Introductory Dressage Tests
Riding an introductory level dressage test is easy and fun, with very little required of the horse and rider.
tips for riding dressage • introductory dressage tests • dressage movements • basic dressage • how to get into dressage competition
Riding an introductory level dressage test is easy and fun, with very little required of the horse and rider.
tips for riding dressage • introductory dressage tests • dressage movements • basic dressage • how to get into dressage competition
Tips for Riding a Dressage Test
There are a lot of things to remember when riding a dressage test, so here are some tips to help.
ride a dressage test • enter a dressage show • riding a dressage horse • dressage protocol • dressage tips
There are a lot of things to remember when riding a dressage test, so here are some tips to help.
ride a dressage test • enter a dressage show • riding a dressage horse • dressage protocol • dressage tips
Requirements of the Training Level Dressage Test
Horses and riders who have moved past the Introductory Level of dressage are ready for Training Level. The requirements at this level are simple.
dressage tests • training level dressage • how to show dressage • dressage tips • training level movements
Horses and riders who have moved past the Introductory Level of dressage are ready for Training Level. The requirements at this level are simple.
dressage tests • training level dressage • how to show dressage • dressage tips • training level movements
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.
dressage • dressage clinics • training
The first of a two part article on the variety of training decisions you may encounter in your progress through the art of dressage.
dressage • dressage clinics • training
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 • dressage training
The second in a two part series describing the many training choices available on your dressage journey.
dressage • dressage training
Dressage Training-When you just can't do it yourself
the feelings of a dressage rider coming to the decision of using a trainer for the first time.
dressage • dressage training • horseback riding
the feelings of a dressage rider coming to the decision of using a trainer for the first time.
dressage • dressage training • horseback riding
The Great Debate
A discussion of the nature of dressage- whether it can be defined as a sport or as art
dressage • horse • sport • art
A discussion of the nature of dressage- whether it can be defined as a sport or as art
dressage • horse • sport • art
In Celebration of Being Average
The United States dressage community needs to focus more on the concerns of the average, amateur rider.
dressage • horse • riding • amateur
The United States dressage community needs to focus more on the concerns of the average, amateur rider.
dressage • horse • riding • amateur
Dressage on TV , at last
Views on the importance of television coverage of the Olympic Dressage Competitions
dressage • olympics • riding
Views on the importance of television coverage of the Olympic Dressage Competitions
dressage • olympics • riding
Dressage - A Matter of Balance
A discussion of the task of maintaining the perilous balance between work, family and DRESSAGE
dressage • horse • horseback riding
A discussion of the task of maintaining the perilous balance between work, family and DRESSAGE
dressage • horse • horseback riding
Dressage - Setting Goals
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 - setting goals • do not compete • dressage shows • set goals for my horse • measuring our progress by scores
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 - setting goals • do not compete • dressage shows • set goals for my horse • measuring our progress by scores
Dressage - the Best and the Basics
a brief review of the Lisa Wilcox clinic presented by New England Dressage Association on April 29, 2001.
i had another article • written for this month • (you’ll probably see it next month) • but i just came back • from a clinic
a brief review of the Lisa Wilcox clinic presented by New England Dressage Association on April 29, 2001.
i had another article • written for this month • (you’ll probably see it next month) • but i just came back • from a clinic
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 • horse • training
a tongue-in-cheek look at the relatively low success rate of the pairing of young horses with middle-age amateur riders
dressage • horse • training
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
competition • dressage • showing • horses
a brief survey of the answers that competitors have given as their reasons for competing and my thoughts on their responses
competition • dressage • showing • horses
Tempel Lipizzan Horses Perform Majestic Dressage
White Lipizzan horses perform to classical music at Tempel Farms in Wadsworth, Illinois, in the Chicago area. Lipizzaners have entertained presidents, kings and royalty.
tempel farms • dressage • lipizzan horses • austrian royalty • gurnee illinois
White Lipizzan horses perform to classical music at Tempel Farms in Wadsworth, Illinois, in the Chicago area. Lipizzaners have entertained presidents, kings and royalty.
tempel farms • dressage • lipizzan horses • austrian royalty • gurnee illinois
Communicating through the Hand Aids
Using your hands properly when riding.
horses • riding • hand aids • dressage • bitless bridle
Using your hands properly when riding.
horses • riding • hand aids • dressage • bitless bridle
Good Intentions
The roads we travel with our horses complete with potholes.
horsemanship • natural • ground training • lungeing • riding
The roads we travel with our horses complete with potholes.
horsemanship • natural • ground training • lungeing • riding
Great Riding Teachers Are Actors
An English riding instructor can have a list of abbreviations after her name, and still be horrible. Here's how to find a great, safe, wonderful riding teacher.
riding instructor • horse • english riding • teaching • beginning riders
An English riding instructor can have a list of abbreviations after her name, and still be horrible. Here's how to find a great, safe, wonderful riding teacher.
riding instructor • horse • english riding • teaching • beginning riders
Resolution #4 Try Something New
list of disciplines to try and why you should.
equine • discipline • horse • riding • trail
list of disciplines to try and why you should.
equine • discipline • horse • riding • trail
Tang Dynasty Horses Danced for the Emperor
Tang Emperor Xuanzong showed off his great wealth with a troupe of 100 beautiful silk and jewel bedecked horses that danced in great precision during his Autumn Festival.
horses • dancing horses • dressage • xuanzong • taizong
Tang Emperor Xuanzong showed off his great wealth with a troupe of 100 beautiful silk and jewel bedecked horses that danced in great precision during his Autumn Festival.
horses • dancing horses • dressage • xuanzong • taizong
The Warmbloods
A look at the 7 most popular Warmblood breeds
horses • dressage • eventing • warmbloods • hanoverian
A look at the 7 most popular Warmblood breeds
horses • dressage • eventing • warmbloods • hanoverian
What to do when......
how to survive the frustrating period when you are ready to move on in your training and your horse needs a little more time
dressage • horses • training
how to survive the frustrating period when you are ready to move on in your training and your horse needs a little more time
dressage • horses • training
What to do with a Horse
Don't let anyone tell you what you have to do with your horse
western • pleasure • dressage • jumping • trail
Don't let anyone tell you what you have to do with your horse
western • pleasure • dressage • jumping • trail
Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship'
Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship' was written between 440 and 360 BC. Yet its style and insight have much to offer the modern rider.
xenophon • classical horse riding • classical horsemanship • training a horse • natural horsemanship
Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship' was written between 440 and 360 BC. Yet its style and insight have much to offer the modern rider.
xenophon • classical horse riding • classical horsemanship • training a horse • natural horsemanship
Meet United States Equestrian Champions
While Plumb entered equestrian immortality as America's single Olympic Hall of Fame inductee, five other riders have shared fame in World and Olympic competitions.
american equestrian champions • j michael plumb tops american equestrians • hall of fame plumb equestrian experiences • american world and olympic equestrians • world and olympic united states equestrians
While Plumb entered equestrian immortality as America's single Olympic Hall of Fame inductee, five other riders have shared fame in World and Olympic competitions.
american equestrian champions • j michael plumb tops american equestrians • hall of fame plumb equestrian experiences • american world and olympic equestrians • world and olympic united states equestrians
The Great Age Debate
How old should your horse be before you ride him for the first time? This hotly-debated question is also one of the most important decisions you can make to ensure a healthy and happy future for your youngster - here are some of the issues involved.
horse • horses • young horses • training young horses • riding young horses
How old should your horse be before you ride him for the first time? This hotly-debated question is also one of the most important decisions you can make to ensure a healthy and happy future for your youngster - here are some of the issues involved.
horse • horses • young horses • training young horses • riding young horses
Safety Equipment for Events
Three-day eventing is sometimes considered the most dangerous of all equestrian sports, which is why riders must have all the necessary safety equipment for events.
safety equipment • three-day eventing • equestrian events • horse and rider • rider safety
Three-day eventing is sometimes considered the most dangerous of all equestrian sports, which is why riders must have all the necessary safety equipment for events.
safety equipment • three-day eventing • equestrian events • horse and rider • rider safety
Three Day Eventing
Eventing is a three-day Olympic sport wherein horse and rider teams compete in three different disciplines: Dressage, Cross Country, and Show Jumping.
three day eventing • equestrian triathlon • show jumping • dressage • cross country
Eventing is a three-day Olympic sport wherein horse and rider teams compete in three different disciplines: Dressage, Cross Country, and Show Jumping.
three day eventing • equestrian triathlon • show jumping • dressage • cross country
"Don't Tell Me What to Do!"
Understanding what makes a horse tick is the key to understanding how to achieve and reach our highest goals when working with horses. For all disciplines, all breeds and everyone who comes in contact with a horse!
horses • horse • training horses • goals • riding
Understanding what makes a horse tick is the key to understanding how to achieve and reach our highest goals when working with horses. For all disciplines, all breeds and everyone who comes in contact with a horse!
horses • horse • training horses • goals • riding
Flying Changes by Sara Gruen
A review of Sara Gruen's "Flying Changes", the story of a famly of equestrian women in New Hampshire who are stronger than they imagine.
equestrian • olympics • horseback riding • horses • new hampshire
A review of Sara Gruen's "Flying Changes", the story of a famly of equestrian women in New Hampshire who are stronger than they imagine.
equestrian • olympics • horseback riding • horses • new hampshire
Horseback Riding
Collection is developed by gaining control of and strengthening our horses hindquarters. The work of collection need not be complicated.
collection • hindquarter control • lateral work • strengthening the hindquarters • getting to the hindquarters
Collection is developed by gaining control of and strengthening our horses hindquarters. The work of collection need not be complicated.
collection • hindquarter control • lateral work • strengthening the hindquarters • getting to the hindquarters
How to Ride a Circle
One of the most common frustrations in horseback riding is turning a circle. Riders often have trouble riding even circles while keeping their horses bent correctly.
ride a circle • riding even circles • circles on horseback • engage the hind end • circle markers
One of the most common frustrations in horseback riding is turning a circle. Riders often have trouble riding even circles while keeping their horses bent correctly.
ride a circle • riding even circles • circles on horseback • engage the hind end • circle markers
So much to buy - so little time!
Next time you go to the tack shop - take this shopping list! A no-frills guide to the equipment you will need as you train your young horse.
horse • horses • young horses • training • tack
Next time you go to the tack shop - take this shopping list! A no-frills guide to the equipment you will need as you train your young horse.
horse • horses • young horses • training • tack
Choosing a Horseback Riding Vacation
Equestrian vacations range from dude ranches to horsepacking trips to formal lessons while staying in in European castles. Here's how to choose the right riding trip.
equestrian vacations • horseback riding vacations • choosing an equstrian vacation • international equestrian vacations • types of horseback riding vacations
Equestrian vacations range from dude ranches to horsepacking trips to formal lessons while staying in in European castles. Here's how to choose the right riding trip.
equestrian vacations • horseback riding vacations • choosing an equstrian vacation • international equestrian vacations • types of horseback riding vacations
Footing for Riding Arenas
An engineered riding arena is one in which the surface is spread with some type of equine-friendly footing. The surface used depends on a number of factors.
riding arena surfaces • riding arena footing • footing for riding arenas • surface of a riding arena • engineered arena surfaces
An engineered riding arena is one in which the surface is spread with some type of equine-friendly footing. The surface used depends on a number of factors.
riding arena surfaces • riding arena footing • footing for riding arenas • surface of a riding arena • engineered arena surfaces
You're Never to Old to Take Lessons
You're never to old to take lessons, in this article you're given the tools you need to find the right instructor.
riding • instructor • discipline • horsemanship • lessons
You're never to old to take lessons, in this article you're given the tools you need to find the right instructor.
riding • instructor • discipline • horsemanship • lessons
Living with Horses in Los Angeles County
When thinking of Los Angeles, many people think of smog and crowded freeways. How could horses possibly fit into all of this? Very well!
living with horses • horses in los angeles county • equine living in los angeles • equestrian • horse community
When thinking of Los Angeles, many people think of smog and crowded freeways. How could horses possibly fit into all of this? Very well!
living with horses • horses in los angeles county • equine living in los angeles • equestrian • horse community
Living With Horses in San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo County is a beautiful place to live with horses.
horse • equine • equestrian • horse community • san luis obispo county
San Luis Obispo County is a beautiful place to live with horses.
horse • equine • equestrian • horse community • san luis obispo county
The Misunderstood Sport of Gymkhana
Explains the sport of gymkhana.
gymkhana • horse • equine • sport • race
Explains the sport of gymkhana.
gymkhana • horse • equine • sport • race
"The Horse: A Collection of Essays on the Natural Horse"
Excerpts from Ms. Santagate's in-progress book called "The Natural Horse: A Collection of Equine Essays"
natural • horse • collection • essays • ponies
Excerpts from Ms. Santagate's in-progress book called "The Natural Horse: A Collection of Equine Essays"
natural • horse • collection • essays • ponies
Give the Dog a Bone
A comprehensive look at animal mysteries, from cats and dogs to horses and guppies.
lillian jackson braun • animal mysteries • rita mae brown • sneaky pie brown • lydia adamson
A comprehensive look at animal mysteries, from cats and dogs to horses and guppies.
lillian jackson braun • animal mysteries • rita mae brown • sneaky pie brown • lydia adamson
A Report on Thoroughbred Muscle Injury
A bevy of reports, look-intos, tests, and studies have followed this season's fatal Kentucky Derby. Results are coming in while standard examinations continue.
thoroughred muscle injury • affects of equine muscle tension and spasm • horses who switch from dirt to artificial surfaces • studies on equine muscles by dr sheila lyons • muscle tension blocks and dysfunction in horses
A bevy of reports, look-intos, tests, and studies have followed this season's fatal Kentucky Derby. Results are coming in while standard examinations continue.
thoroughred muscle injury • affects of equine muscle tension and spasm • horses who switch from dirt to artificial surfaces • studies on equine muscles by dr sheila lyons • muscle tension blocks and dysfunction in horses
Another Michael Matz Colt Down
Chelokee, the inaugural (2007) Barbaro Stakes winner, trained by Michael Matz, who also taught Barbaro, suffered a broken right ankle in the Alysheba Stakes (gr.3).
chelokee breaks ankle • chelokee alysheba stakes • barbaro stakes winner chelokee • chelokee injury • chelokee's chances 50-50
Chelokee, the inaugural (2007) Barbaro Stakes winner, trained by Michael Matz, who also taught Barbaro, suffered a broken right ankle in the Alysheba Stakes (gr.3).
chelokee breaks ankle • chelokee alysheba stakes • barbaro stakes winner chelokee • chelokee injury • chelokee's chances 50-50
China Travel News
The Chinese tourism industry is lifting its game in the wake of the olympics and a new age of five-star hotels and luxury vacations is on the horizon.
olympics 2008 • olympics beijing • luxury travel china • trains in china • resorts in china
The Chinese tourism industry is lifting its game in the wake of the olympics and a new age of five-star hotels and luxury vacations is on the horizon.
olympics 2008 • olympics beijing • luxury travel china • trains in china • resorts in china
Effective Horse Lunging Techniques
Most people use lunging in their horse training efforts, but many of them don't realize how important lunging is--or how to do it correctly.
horse lunge • lunging • horse exercises • lunging techniques • round pen
Most people use lunging in their horse training efforts, but many of them don't realize how important lunging is--or how to do it correctly.
horse lunge • lunging • horse exercises • lunging techniques • round pen
Paso Fino Horses
A history, physical description and list of traits of the Paso Fino horse
paso fino horse • gaited • barb • spanish jennett • andalusion
A history, physical description and list of traits of the Paso Fino horse
paso fino horse • gaited • barb • spanish jennett • andalusion
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