by Heidi Potter | Jun 1, 2018 | Horse Welfare, Rider Education, Uncategorized
Developing “Feel” & “Connection” “Your arms and hands, from the shoulder joints to the tips of the fingers and through the reins, belong to the horse.” Sally Swift As my Cheval Canadian Riley and I prepare for our first Western Dressage show I am reminded of the...
by Donna Snyder-Smith | Feb 24, 2018 | Horse Welfare, Rider Education
Circles are simple, not “easy”. … Be a hero to your horse, Practice riding the “perfect” circle
by 2kinG | Feb 9, 2018 | Horse Welfare, Rider Education
Use the dynamic, communicative seat in your training, so that your horse has the chance to build coordination, muscles and stamina for the time you will be in the show pen. If your horse is developed and ready for the class you are entering, he will appreciate a quiet, confident seat as much as the judge.
by 2kinG | Feb 1, 2018 | Horse Welfare, Uncategorized
The inception of western dressage was met with great fanfare and excitement just 5 or 6 years ago and it continues to grow and build. We have seen the excitement of people competing at a World Show, winning World Championships, and being able to show from home...
by 2kinG | Jan 22, 2018 | Horse Welfare
Jen Johnson NAWD Judge and Board Member In my family we have a Thanksgiving tradition of going around the table and expressing gratitude. This time of the year I always turn my thoughts to the things in my life that I am grateful for. Faith, family, friends, all of...