Tag: Adult Amateur

By Anika Schnitzler: an adult amateur from USDF Region 6 shares the story of the Haflinger she found by accident while looking for a "husband horse", and who has fulfilled many of her equestrian dreams!

A Region 7 adult amateur shares her search for a yearling PRE dressage prospect and the hopes and dreams she has for him. 

I’ve learned so much this year, but my biggest lesson has been to keep chasing my dreams. Returning to horses after so many years away has brought back a piece of my heart that I didn’t realize I’d been missing.

2023 was a busy year, and in all the craziness, you may have missed some great content on YourDressage!  Here are a few stories that may have flown under your radar last year.

A Region 6 adult amateur shares the story of how a horseless summer led her to bond with an Andalusian mare, and subsequently purchase her first ever “hairy” ho

From inspiring stories of underdog horse-and-rider duos finding success in the dressage arena, to informative equestrian health features, articles highlighting unique and interesting breeds, and galleries showing off the successes of non-traditional horses and riders, readers flocked to YourDressage to get their daily dose of dressage! Here are the top 20 most popular stories from 2023.

By Lindy Thompson: Petra and I have spent the last 11 years navigating Beau’s skeptical personality and explosive talent.

I purchased Sweet Emmylou after losing my Friesian gelding to a sudden illness. I was struggling with anxiety and major health issues. I was not even sure that I wanted to continue riding.

A few months after I finished radiation, I cantered down centerline for my first Prix St. Georges test. Thanks to modern medicine and horses, I was cancer-free.

Mother and son were thrilled to stand next to each other with reserve championship ribbons at the GAIG/USDF Region 8 Championships awards ceremony.