25 February, 2009
Video: Activate your horse's core
Equisearch.com
Watch a demonstration of an exercise to help train the horse's core for dressage. Read and see more from Equisearch.com
22 February, 2009
Enjoying Dressage from the Dressage Libary archives of HorseTV.com
Watch Olympian Richard Davidson present a fascinating in-depth look at the rider's position as part of a two-way communication. See it on HorseTV.com
20 February, 2009
Supple Posture, a Depth of Seat - Discovering Skeletal Balance, Core Efficiency, & Supple Control
By Michele Morseth/Ezine @rticles
In 1733 F.R. de la Guérinière lamented that to bring out the beauty of our horse we need "an air of ease and freedom... a controlled yet supple posture...depth of seat" but riders weren't working to achieve it.
And today? Despite knowledge of biomechanics and physiology elegance and control on a moving horse eludes many of us, Some riders don't take the time to work on themselves. Others strengthen and stretch, yet they still struggle. Many think they just ride that way, they think they can't improve. Some blame their horse for their struggles. Why? keep reading here
12 February, 2009
Compete via video for fabulous rosettes and prize money at Interdressage.com
Interdressage allows riders of all ages and all standards to compete from the convenience of home in monthly online video competitions. All dressage tests are judged by British Dressage Listed Judges with help and advice from Professional Instructors. Interdressage is the cost effective and convenient way to compete against riders worldwide. Find out more
1 February, 2009
Barisone Makes Right Choice with Neruda; van Grunsven Benefits and Wins Freestyle at Exquis World Dressage Masters
By Joanie Morris/US Equestrian Federation Press Release
Wellington, FL - The Exquis World Dressage Masters finale showcased the world's best dressage riders under the lights in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Club on Saturday night. The temperature was unseasonably low but the quality of dressage was seriously high.
The reining Olympic Champion, Anky van Grunsven, lived dangerously in the Grand Prix on Friday, she only qualified for the Freestyle when Michael Barisone opted for the Grand Prix Special (see story below). Painted Black was uncooperative throughout the Grand Prix and van Grunsven made two errors of course, but, in the freestyle, those mistakes were a thing of the past. The Dutch rider showcased all of her experience and all of the quality of IPS Painted Black and he delivered when the stakes were high - their score of 79.6% meant the Dutch rider took home a lucrative reward of more than $21,000. read more