Monthly Archives: October 2010

NEDA Symposium Day #2

Today was another wonderful clinic day. I got some good video clips of Steffen riding some of the demo horses. He did an amazing job on one enormous gelding named Unika ridden by Jennifer Wilson-Horr. This horse was definitely over … Continue reading

Clinics, Riding & Training

NEDA Symposium Day #1

Today was an excellent clinic with Olympian Steffen Peters and his wife Shannon. They work so well as a team-complimenting each other with their individual strengths. Shannon focuses on the rider’s position and effect of the aids. Steffen looks more … Continue reading

Clinics, Riding & Training

Dressage Today Holiday Gift Guide

Yippee! The November issue of Dressage Today just came out and my “Spirit Horse” Recycled Fleece Hoodie is in their 2010 Gift Guide. They did a super job making the article fun to read and the pictures look great. Here … Continue reading

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Dressage Training Online

Here is a wonderful website that gives its members an amazing selection of dressage training videos. As a member you can choose from over 400 videos of the world’s most respected trainers and riders. As a dressage judge I am … Continue reading

Clinics, Judging, Riding & Training

Judging a WMDA Show

Today I judged a schooling dressage show in Sumner, ME at Lookout Farm owned by Laura and Steve Falconer. This show is run by the Western Maine Dressage Association every year. Today the weather was damp and cold but at … Continue reading

Judging, Shows

Guenter Seidel GP Freestyle

I just came across this nice freestyle with Guenter Seidel riding a horse I haven’t seen him on before. This actually is the younger horse that bucked him off this past summer and he broke his pelvis, missing a chance … Continue reading

Freestyles, Riding & Training

Sitting Trot Advice

Here is a good excerpt from the Aspirant Technique Book #1 about riding the sitting trot. “In the show ring you will find a large percentage of riders pinching with the knees, wiggling their backs, and flipping their hips. This … Continue reading

Riding & Training

Rearing Friesian Stallion

Now this stallion can rear! Amazing, he does a pirouette in the air while he is on his hind end! I wonder if my horse Douwe could do this?……….Gotta teach him how to rear first!

Equestrian Theater, Friesians

Prosthetics for Horses

You always learn something new every day and today my farrier was telling me about prosthetics that have been made for horses. He was at a seminar and heard a lecture on the topic discussing all the advancements that have … Continue reading

Riding & Training

Winter in Tallahassee, Florida

I am gearing up for a new adventure! A winter season in Florida with my horse Douwe! We will both be living at Southern Oaks Equestrian Center in Tallahassee, Florida from January to April of 2011. Exact dates are not … Continue reading

Clinics, Riding & Training