Saturday, September 30, 2023

Tag: Rider Fitness

A Lifelong Journey

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By Heidi Terezakis: I lost around 100lbs on my own, & then a little more, but I was never able to get down past 190lbs or a size 12, no matter how hard I tried.

Pilates is for Both Horse and Rider

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With the show season winding down, riders and trainers are beginning to think about their training during the off-season. Those non-competition weeks and months are the perfect time to include goals for fitness of both horse and rider and Pilates is the answer to both needs.

From the YourDressage Archives – Dancing into Dressage

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It’s Throwback Thursday!  Enjoy this article from the YourDressage Archives, which was originally published in the March 2017 issue of the flipbook version of...

Sue Martin Dressage: The Use of Independent Aids

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By Sally O’Dwyer Dressage trainer Sue Martin has been training riders for many years to help them develop an independent seat. Sue says that the...

Top 20 From 2020 – Trending Articles and Videos from YourDressage

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

Betsy Steiner’s Core Fitness Tool

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The international dressage competitor, clinician, and author explains why Pilates is her go-to for rider fitness, strength, and flexibility By Betsy Steiner with Jennifer O....

9 Fitness & Motivational Tips during Covid-19

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By Julie Luther Here we are in the middle of quarantine, none of us able to gather in groups, take a lesson, or compete, and...

The Weight Aids

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The part of your anatomy that contacts the saddle plays a major role in influencing your horse. Here’s how it works. In dressage, your seat—defined...

Fit to Ride – Let’s Open Your Hips

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Originally published in the February 2020 NCDCTA GMO Newsletter. In 2019, we spent a lot of time on core exercises.  This year, let’s focus on...

The Stay at Home Guide for Dressage Lovers

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By Chelsey Burris The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has drastically changed our world in the last couple of months.  More and more folks are working remotely,...
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George Williams Accepts 1991 All-Breeds Award

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USDF President George Williams accepts the second place Prix St. Georges award for the 1991 All-Breeds Awards on behalf of The Temple Lipizzans' Conversano II Belvedera (Conversano II Andora x Belvedera).

Understanding the USDF Governance Structure and Elections in 2023

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Learn about the USDF Governance structure and upcoming elections in 2023