Tag: Trakehner

"The journey to earning my USDF Bronze Medal has been a dream many years in the making. In fact, it began before I ever imagined riding down centerline."

At the 2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, Region 9 rider Lyndon Rife was the senior-most competitor on the grounds, with the show held just two weeks before his 71st birthday!

The President of the American Trakehner Association shares about the fascinating history of this breed, and why you should consider one for your next competition mount. By Matthew Boyd

Renowned for its floating trot, the Trakehner is one of the lightest & most refined warmbloods. We are celebrating this breed as our March...

But Billy’s greatest gift to me wasn’t our competition successes. Billy’s greatest gift to me was the lessons, both in horse training and in life at large.

Renowned for its floating trot, the Trakehner is one of the lightest & most refined warmbloods. We are celebrating this breed as our March...

He has been my friend for 19 years, and a darn good one at that. Our success in the ring came from our hard work and talent, but I know we scored high because our partnership was special.

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.

This is a tale of three Trakehners. All mine, all related, and all fabulous!

Coming back from a serious injury is not easy. I truly believe that horses find us, we don’t find them. He is my prince.