Tag: Adult Amateur

We all have a heart horse, my guy “George,” CH-SH New York City Slicker, will always have the majority of space in my being. By Jody Swimmer

American Saddlebreds and dressage- two words not traditionally used in the same sentence, but rightfully paired for a multitude of reasons. For now, we’ll break it down to five!

You may have heard of equitation classes – but have you ever considered riding in one?  They are a great experience to add to...

My love for Saddlebreds started years ago when I took a few lessons on them. As life took me away from horses, and I raised a family, I never lost my love for them. I was lucky enough to be able to buy Red when I was 50 years old.

When I first heard about the new USDF Regional Adult Amateur Equitation Program, I instantly knew I would make competing in a final class one of my goals for the 2018 show season. The Dressage Seat Equitation classes only judge the rider, and are designed to promote correct seat, position, and use of the aids in dressage.

I still remember walking into the barn and seeing a newly arrived American Shire named Echo Valley Nash in the stall across the aisle from my horse.  I had never seen one in person and at two years old, he was at least 16.2h and 1,500lbs.  He was black as night with a wide blaze that swept over his left eye like a dodo bird.  He had silky white feathers covering all four legs, an undocked tail as thick as the jungle, and feet the size of 7-inch dinner plates. He was absolutely majestic, and I was enamored by him.

It’s Throwback Thursday!  Enjoy this article from the YourDressage Archives, which was originally published in the April 2018 issue of the flipbook version of...

It’s Throwback Thursday!  Enjoy this article from the YourDressage Archives, which was originally published in the August 2017 issue of the flipbook version of...

By Sally O’Dwyer There is a process to becoming a skilled dressage rider. It is not the same for everyone, but there is a definite...

Pony power!!  This month on YourDressage, we are celebrating ponies of all breeds.  Dressage riders who choose ponies as their mounts are eligible for...