Tag: Welsh Pony
Persevering to Pursue Paralympic Dreams
I discovered the sport of para dressage at age 11, when I searched the internet to see if there were riders with a disability out there, and to my pleasant surprise, there were. I watched riders like Rebecca Hart and Roxanne Trunnell give their all in the ring with their horses. I had waited 17 years for a chance to chase my dream after persistently asking my parents for lessons, and I was so excited.
The Dancing Grandpa
Gail graciously showed and rode Mitras for us, and I remember thinking - I would love to own that horse someday. I stayed in contact with Gail, and we developed a strong friendship over the years. And in 2015, that “someday” became a reality.
Meet the Certified Instructor – Mary Mahler
Mary Mahler has been actively teaching, training, and competing in the dressage industry for over 30 years. She is based in Haslet, Texas. In...
Dressage Spectator Etiquette
By Sally O’Dwyer
My officemates decided to come and watch me ride in a dressage show. I was thrilled...at first. Then, I panicked because they...
Five Sport Pony Breeds You Might See in the Dressage Ring
By Amanda Ciejko
German Riding Pony, also known as the Deutsche Reitpony, was developed in Germany in the late 1960s and 1970s as a sport...
Life at Twin Lights Farm
By Mary & Colleen Barrett
I started Twin Lights Farm in 2003. Located in Westminster, MA, it is a family-run operation, with a breeding program...