Tag: Debbie McDonald
In Memoriam, 2021
As we begin 2022, USDF is taking the opportunity to commemorate some members of our dressage community that we have lost during the last...
Perfecting Tempi Changes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDJ0WVX0hbE
Great tips on perfecting tempi changes from former USEF National Coach, Debbie McDonald.
This clip was filmed at the 2011 Adequan®/USDF National Symposium, and...
Five Highlights from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
As the dressage phase comes to a close, the United States made a prolific showing at the Tokyo Olympics. USDF wishes to congratulate all...
In Memoriam…
On this Memorial Day, USDF is taking the opportunity to commemorate some members of our dressage community that we have lost recently. These people...
Adrenaline Rush
Pony power!! This month on YourDressage, we are celebrating ponies of all breeds. Dressage riders who choose ponies as their mounts are eligible for...
Using Bend to Improve the Canter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ww3Pb5-7kI
Debbie McDonald explains how to use bend to improve the canter.
Excerpt from the 2011 Adequan®/USDF National Symposium. To see the full symposium, featuring...
2009 Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame Induction of Brentina
In recognition of her legendary record as one of the most successful U.S. dressage horses in history, Brentina was inducted into the Roemer Foundation/USDF...
Quicker Reactions to the Leg
https://youtu.be/PQQC5_xiX3Q
Debbie McDonald shares an exercise to help the horse have a quicker reaction to the leg aid.
Excerpt from the American Training System DVD,...
Starting One Tempi Changes
https://youtu.be/utJTYelJC7k
Get some tips and exercises for starting and perfecting one tempi changes from Debbie McDonald.
Excerpt from the American Training Program DVD for sale through...
Ask The Experts: Nosebands
https://youtu.be/Y-JOaBulrLc
Scott Hassler, Jeremy Steinberg, and Debbie McDonald discuss noseband options, and why different types of nosebands may be used at the 2011 USDF Symposium....
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10 Tips for Dressage Seat Equitation Riders
By Mike Osinski, USEF “S” and FEI Judge
With the popularity of Dressage Seat Equitation, the numbers are rising in these classes across the country. Here are a few tips for riders to understand what the judges are looking for in an Equitation class.
