Dressage
Graves Takes Second to Werth in Closest World Cup Contest Yet
Today’s news cycle is rife with tales of Germany’s Isabell Werth and her third consecutive, and fifth total, World Cup title. And yes, that’s amazing.…
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Round I Goes to Werth, But Graves Isn’t Backing Down
“Gothenburg holds great memories for me,” said Isabell Werth (GER). It was in the Swedish city some 27 years ago that the reigning world #1…
2 weeks ago
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El Corona Texel Picks His Own Freestyle Music and Other Revelations
For American paralympian Rebecca Hart finding El Corona Texel was love at first YouTube view. “I have loved this horse from the moment I saw…
3 months ago
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This Week in Laura Graves News: Two New Titles and a Freestyle Victory
Last week, Laura Graves introduced new music in her winning Freestyle. The musical overture features dramatic orchestral swells and rhythmic percussion sequences. It does not include…
3 months ago
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Laura Graves Named USEF Equestrian of the Year and All Is Right with the World
Everyone can breathe easy tonight. Laura Graves, the only correct choice for 2018 USEF Equestrian of the Year title, took home the Robert P. Strub…
3 months ago
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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…
10 months ago
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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.…
12 months ago
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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…
12 months ago
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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,…
1 year ago
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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…
1 year 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…
1 year 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…
1 year ago
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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…
1 year ago
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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…
1 year 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,…
1 year ago
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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…
1 year ago
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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…
1 year 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,…
1 year ago
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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…
1 year ago
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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:…