Tag: Goal Setting

This region 9 competitor needed another horse like she needed another vet bill, but that little mustang has set her on a dressage path she never expected!

A rider tells us about her horse’s tumultuous journey to recovery from a gnarly pasture accident; from death’s door, to helping her earn her USDF Bronze Medal!

A rider from Region 6 shares how her Arabian mare has changed her life and many others, taking them to higher levels of competition to chase their goals. 

A rider shares an update on her story that was originally posted in August 2023. Check out how she and her mare have fulfilled their destiny so far!

A rider shares her journey in the saddle to instill intentionality in each ride, and how her horses have progressed under this intentionality.

Many riders believe success hinges on external factors. However, research reveals a different truth: The key to progress lies within us.

By Sally O'Dwyer: Welcome to dressage, where the path to achieving your objectives is about as straight as a drunk spider's web!

A rider from Region 1 tells us about the hills and valleys of her weight loss journey, and how horses motivated her to maintain a weight management program.

Read here to find out why, “I want to ride Third Level this year” might not be a good goal for you… By Sally O’Dwyer Riders...

My introduction to the equestrian world began in the hunter and jumper rings. I started by competing with my first pony, a Welsh X Thoroughbred mare named Valencia, aka Lacey. After a tough year of troubleshooting lameness issues, and discovering her navicular syndrome, I began rehabbing her with dressage. Although Lacey’s medical issues have been a challenge to manage, I wouldn’t change a thing, as it led me to dressage. Lacey has taught me an incredible amount for which I will be forever grateful.