Tag: Dressage Pony

A rider from Region 6 shares how her experience with Olympians led her to first fall in love with Connemaras and the “Mulligan” she took with a pony who told her he’d much rather dance than jump.

A rider from Region 7 shares how a supportive group of horse friends kept her afloat during difficult times, surprised her with a Connemara filly, and got her back in the show ring!

A rider from Region 9 explains how she came to own a mare related to a special Connemara from her past, and the challenges and successes they have experienced since.

A rider shares how, with the support of her friend and trainer, and a very opinionated Connemara, the pair of underdogs blossomed into long-lasting partners.

As the only breed native to Ireland's rigorous terrain, the Connemara pony shows inherent strength and hardiness equal to its undeniable looks.

Adult amateur, Christine V., shares how serendipity brought a special Haflinger gelding back into her life - after moving halfway around the globe!

A Region 1 rider shares her unplanned partnership with a talented Haflinger, and how this people-pleasing pony helped her venture up the levels and achieve her USDF Silver Medal.

By Nancy Hinz Once upon a time, far removed from the intense atmosphere of high-performance dressage, there was a Welsh pony farm in Willis, Texas....

By Lindy Thompson: Petra and I have spent the last 11 years navigating Beau’s skeptical personality and explosive talent.

By Coralie Hughes: Sometimes, bad luck is the only luck we have, and bad luck in horses usually means heartache.