Tag: Equitation

A lifelong equestrian shares about her “COVID pony”, the dream horse that she got when her job went remote, and what makes Fjord horses such great partners.

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.

August is Youth Month on YourDressage! From stories about remarkable young dressage enthusiasts across the country, to articles about some of the opportunities USDF...

What programs do you sponsor with USDF? Big Dee’s is the presenting sponsor of the USDF Regional Adult Amateur Equitation Program and Finals. Briefly describe...

If someone told the Lucy of 2021, as she was stewing in frustration and tears at the end of a long show day, that a year from then she would be competitive in First Level Test 3 and schooling Second Level with Budweiser, she would have said something to the effect of “in my dreams”.

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.

You may have heard of equitation classes – but have you ever considered riding in one?  They are a great experience to add to...

By Cassie Sherwood Razmitaz and I have been a team for six years now.  She’s an unusual and talented combination of warmblood and quarter horse,...

By Mike Osinski As is so often true in life, being in the right place at the right time can mean so much relative to success....

By Heidi Chote 2019 was markedly different from the last 31 years here at First Chance Farm in Wilton, CA. This winter was predicted to...