Tag: Adult Amateur

Welcome back to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.

This article was nominated for a 2025 GMO Newsletter Award for general interest articles. It appeared in the May/June '25 Midwest Dressage Association News.

Sometimes, all we need is a “downsize” - read how this Region 8 rider’s decision to get a German Riding Pony helped reignite her love for riding and competing. 

A Welsh Pony breeder shares the success her foundation stallion, Cwmtawe Royal Command, has had in the dressage ring since being imported from Wales to the US!

A Region 1 adult amatur won’t let her rural location stop her from continuing to climb the levels with her Connemara pony and earn her Bronze Medal!

An adult amateur from Region 2 shares how a vague Craigslist ad piqued her curiosity, and led to the Haflinger dressage partner of her dreams!

When I sat on Joao for the first time, he was so sensitive, but kind. Although I was very nervous, he was a complete gentleman & did not take a single misstep.

A para rider shares how a twist of fate put an injured Lusitano in her path after a riding accident resulted in a catastrophic injury to her foot.

An adult amateur rerider shares about the four-year-old, recently gelded Lusitano she acquired at age 70, & how they are now dancing their way to their dreams!

A Region 3 adult amateur shares the success she’s found with her Lusitano, and how he’s changed the trajectory of her riding career.