Tag: Draft Horse

Here, a Region 1 rider tells us about the extra “luggage” she brought back from vacation - a draft horse dressage partner with a heart of gold!

A rider tells us about her draft mare who, in addition to dancing her way to achievements in the show ring, heals those in need through equine-assisted therapy.

"During a four-day hike through the mystical Black Forest, a place where centuries-old traditions intertwine with nature's beauty, I stumbled upon a sight that would change my life forever."

A rider from Region 7 shares how, after years of hiatus, she returned to riding and found joy in showing - with a bit of help from a Friesian cross, that is.

From inspiring stories of underdog horse-and-rider duos finding success in the dressage arena, to informative horse and rider health features, articles highlighting unique and...

By Chelsey Burris 2021 was a busy year, and in all the craziness, you may have missed some great content on YourDressage!  Here are a few...

By Chelsey Burris 2021 was a year unlike any other!  The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact our lives, but many dressage shows were back and...

By Jennifer Hemphill Where shall my story begin with our journey together? Let’s start from the moment this beautiful mare, Easy Spirit of Garr Dell,...

Draft power!!  This month on YourDressage, we are celebrating the mighty Draft Horse and Draft Crosses of all kinds.  Dressage riders who choose Drafts...

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.