Monthly Archives: February 2012

Behind the Mask ~ Theatre Equus

Posted on February 28, 2012 by admin Comments Off

I just got home today after a long week at the Horse World Expo in Harrisburg, PA. I had a booth for my SandraB. Designs products. My friend Diane (owner of Woofhoof) came with me to Pennsylvania and we worked … Continue reading →

Equestrian Theater, Friesians

Begin the Dance with Soft Elbows

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin Comments Off

The most important element of a soft connection with your horse comes from your elbows. Our hands should be soft, our forearms relaxed and our elbows bent and connecting with the horse in a smooth fashion.  Many riders will move … Continue reading →

Riding & Training

Trip to Spain ~ Mino Stables

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin Comments Off

We traveled to Alicante, 4 hours south of Madrid to visit another large breeding stable. This farm specializes in the Escalera line of Andalusians which are well known for being competitive in dressage. These horses had more suspension and size … Continue reading →

Andalusians, Riding & Training

Reunited with Lucinda!

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin Comments Off

When I started riding at Isaac Royal Farm back in 1994 I was given a young Lipizzan mare to ride named Lucinda. I learned basic dressage and some jumping with her before I moved on to different horses. After a … Continue reading →

Riding & Training

Trip to Spain ~ Coveca Spanish Horses

Posted on February 11, 2012 by admin Comments Off

I recently had the opportunity to test ride Andalusian stallions in Spain with my best friend Anne Margaret Meyers. We were on a search to find the ideal horse for a client, something suitable for the competition arena with a … Continue reading →

Andalusians, Riding & Training