Tag: All-Breeds Awards
50 Years of Intention
The mighty Friesian! We are celebrating this fairytale-looking breed as our May Breed of the Month on YourDressage! Join us all month long as...
A Legacy of Leopards
It’s easy to pick a Knabstrupper out of the crowd. The Danish breed is an instant head-turner, featuring beautiful and unique coloring from solid...
Leap of Faith
By Heather Benedict
This story is part of the series “Clear Eyes, Sound Mind, Halt, Salute.” Focusing on equestrian mental health, these articles come from...
Isn’t It Time You Rode a Trakehner?
The President of the American Trakehner Association shares about the fascinating history of this breed, and why you should consider one for your next competition mount.
By Matthew Boyd
“Pfreefall”ing in Love with Trakehners
All those years ago, I never imagined that I’d have two wonderful Trakehners that have introduced me to some wonderful people. Both the people and the horses have made me a Trakehner fan for life.
A Tale of Three Trakehners
This is a tale of three Trakehners. All mine, all related, and all fabulous!
The Right Horse Finds Us
Coming back from a serious injury is not easy. I truly believe that horses find us, we don’t find them. He is my prince.
The Dancing Grandpa
Gail graciously showed and rode Mitras for us, and I remember thinking - I would love to own that horse someday. I stayed in contact with Gail, and we developed a strong friendship over the years. And in 2015, that “someday” became a reality.
Trakehner History
By Amber Wiseman
Renowned for its floating trot, the Trakehner is one of the lightest & most refined warmbloods. We are celebrating this breed as...
X ‘Marks’ the Spot
It has been a long journey since his injury, and yes, on occasion I wish I could retire him to pasture and get a new horse, but given the circumstances, I am content with my situation and love him dearly.
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Ravel: A Dressage Titan
In honor of Ravel's 25th birthday this week, we look back on his and Steffen Peter's accomplishments - culminating in his 2010 Adequan®/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year award.
Not Just for Breeders!
You don’t have to be a breeder to compete with your horse in the USDF Breeders Championship Series! Anyone with a young horse, or a mature mare or stallion, should consider the benefits of competing with their horse in-hand.
