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What’s Your Story?

yourdressage - April 11, 2023 0

Don’t sleepwalk through your story. Own it, and be more intentional about your dressage journey By Sally O’Dwyer “Don’t sleepwalk through your story—own it.” We don’t often...

Why is Dressage so hard?

yourdressage - January 6, 2023 0

And, where is the easy button? By Sally O’Dwyer “Dressage is incredibly hard, and in the beginning, it’s difficult to really understand what it is you’re...

Make Your Dressage Progress From “Meh” to “Yeah” With Goals

yourdressage - October 10, 2022 0

Read here to find out why, “I want to ride Third Level this year” might not be a good goal for you… By Sally O’Dwyer Riders...

Got Show Nerves? You Have Something in Common with Elvis!

yourdressage - September 19, 2022 0

By P.B. O’Dwyer If anxiety is keeping you out of the show arena, remember: You are not alone. Experiencing anxiety before a competition is a normal...

“Just” an Amateur

yourdressage - July 5, 2022 0

By Sally O’Dwyer I hate it when I hear, “I’m just an amateur” from my fellow ammies. This is a destructive, self-limiting label that holds...

Readers’ Choice – Part One

yourdressage - May 23, 2022 1

Since our launch in April 2019, we have been thrilled to share stories from the dressage community – your triumphs, your tragedies, your special horses – Your Dressage!

What My Tests Taught Me

yourdressage - May 9, 2022 0

By Sally O’Dwyer “Learn by looking back” Wanna do better in the show ring this year? Check out your last year’s show season test scores and...

The Best Stories You May Have Missed in 2021

yourdressage - January 31, 2022 0

By Chelsey Burris 2021 was a busy year, and in all the craziness, you may have missed some great content on YourDressage! Here are a few...

Top 21 of ’21 – Recapping the Best Stories of the Year!

yourdressage - January 24, 2022 0

By Chelsey Burris 2021 was a year unlike any other! The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact our lives, but many dressage shows were back and...

Get Your Mind Right

yourdressage - December 22, 2021 1

It takes many times down centerline for riders to learn to manage their nerves, recover from an error, stay in the moment, and to focus. The more you do it, the easier it gets.