Tag: Dressage Ponies

For our USDF Flashback this week we take a look back on some past Connemara All-Breed Awards winners that appeared in the USDF Connection Yearbooks.

Bred for versatility and working under challenging conditions, Haflingers are skilled athletes with larger-than-life personalities.

By Sue Weakley: Smaller equines are upping the fun for many adult dressage riders—and they’re holding their own against the big guys in the show ring.

I initially didn’t have a particular breed in mind.  I just wanted something young to bring along myself, with gaits for dressage, and large enough to fit my 5’3 frame.  I posted some inquiries on Facebook and received a message from Lesley Feakins at Trevelyan Farm, a New Forest Pony breeder, who had a 4-year-old for sale.  Wishbone was a 14 hand bay gelding, who was cute as a button and had a great hind leg.  I decided to take a leap of faith and bought him sight unseen. 

The strong & hardy New Forest Pony! We are celebrating them as our December Breed of the Month on #YourDressage! Dressage riders who choose New...

The strong & hardy New Forest Pony! We are celebrating them as our December Breed of the Month on YourDressage! We asked our social...