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Deanna Corby: “I Felt Like I Didn’t Deserve to Be a Professional Horse Trainer”

I have never had a good relationship with horse shows. Hastily packing everything with a deep fear of forgetting my pants, trailering my beloved horse…

4 months ago

Dressage

Mrs. Valegro Is Four for Four!

International newcomer Mount St John Freestyle has competed in two freestyles in her short career. Twice, she’s broken 81%. Twice, she’s taken home the win.…

5 months ago

Dressage

Charlotte Dujardin Is “Chuffed to Bits,” “Over the Moon” and Generally Delighted with “Mrs. Valegro”

Britain dominated the podium in the CDI4* Al Shira’aa Grand Prix, on the second day of CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show in the UK. Charlotte Dujardin…

5 months ago

Dressage

Werth Her Weight in World Cup Gold!

It was a heavyweight battle. The most decorated equestrian in history versus the American young gun. (Disclaimer: the young gun is 30.) USA’s Laura Graves,…

6 months ago

Dressage

Laura Graves and Verdades Are Living Every Horse Movie Cliche RN

You know that tired horse movie plot that we all love to make fun of? The one where a young girl meets a troubled horse…

6 months ago

Dressage

Adrienne Lyle Joins the Elusive 80 Percenter Club

“Everyone dreams of that 80%,” said American Olympian Adrienne Lyle. Last night at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Florida, her dream came…

7 months ago

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Sixteenth Time’s the Charm for Melissa Taylor and Ansgar

If at first you don’t succeed at the 2018 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), try, try, try (16 times) again. Melissa Taylor (USA) and Ansgar…

7 months ago

Dressage

It’s Official, Ashley Holzer Is a Mare Convert

“People always told me that when you get a mare that’s amazing, they’re really amazing. I’ve had a few mares who weren’t so amazing, so…

8 months ago

Dressage

Foco Loco Is Your Feel Good Story of the Week

Technically, it was the feel good story of last week. But someone didn’t get to the press release in time. [Points finger at self.] That’s…

8 months ago

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“Last Minute” Laura Graves Is Only 0.3% Less Amazing Than Well-Prepared Laura Graves, Reports Judges

Laura Graves’ new freestyle is almost as amazing as her original one. And she wasn’t even trying yet. The 30-year-old and her Rio Olympics partner,…

8 months ago

Dressage

Laura Graves Is Still Amazing, ICYWW

America’s reigning queen of dressage has her crown firmly in place. In their first international appearance of the year, Laura Graves and her Olympic partner…

9 months ago

Dressage

Shelly Francis Is the Hero Every Press Conference Needs

It’s a well known fact among journalists that press conferences are sometimes boring. Maybe nothing terribly exciting happened in the class. Maybe the winner is…

9 months ago

Dressage

Team USA Para-Dressage Sweeps the First CPEDI of the Wellington Season

The first CPEDI competition of the season trotted down the centerline at the Equestrian Village of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington,…

9 months ago

Dressage

7 Rules for Getting Riding Aids Right

We all know that while in the saddle, the rider communicates with the horse using a language of succinct signals. Oh, yeah…and these signals are…

10 months ago

Dressage

The Seat: Where Two Spines Meet

The place where two spines meet is where the central nervous systems of horse and rider come together. In her book Where Two Spines Align:…

10 months ago

Dressage

Keeping the Sport Horse Sound and Fit

If anyone is uniquely qualified to offer tips for keeping the sport horse fit and sound, it’s Ashlee Watts. As the director of the Comparative…

10 months ago

Dressage

Steffen Peters Wants to Teach You His Secrets

Come Nov. 9-12, North America’s premier equestrian gathering will feature four days of non-stop horses, shopping, and horse shopping. And that’s only one of the reasons you’re…