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Archive for August, 2009

7 Tips for Dressage Training an Arab…

Is there a difference in training a Warmblood or a Quarter horse or even an Arabian in Dressage? I learned about that over the last couple of years. My daughter is the luckiest girl when it comes to her dressage coach. Until a couple of years ago, she had mainly trained children and adults for [...]

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Cleaning Stalls at the Barn - for Money…

That is money you pay for this privelege! Wow! I never would have come up with this idea. Read the following post I found on an Ebay Neighborhood Post:
“We have a stables nearby that “allows” the public to come and clean out stalls and brush horses for $25.00. So you can pretend it is your [...]

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WEG - World Equestrian Games 2010…

Like the Olympic Games, the World Equestrian Games are held every 4 years right in between the Olympics and are governed by the FEI – the Fédération Equestre Internationale. There are championships for 8 disciplines:
 

Dressage

Driving

Endurance

Eventing

Jumping

Para Dressage

Reining

Vaulting

 
The last games were held in Aachen, Germany in 2006 and high caliber dressage riders like Anky van Grunsven [...]

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The Half Halt - How to Put Your Horse On The Bit

By Jane Savoie
No matter where I travel, the most frequently asked questions I get are, “How do I put my horse on the bit…and how do I keep him there consistently?” This concept baffles many riders. My hope here is to simplify the process for you with the following information.
First, you need to know that [...]

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How to Get Your Dressage Horse on the Bit

How to Get Your Dressage Horse on the Bit
By Jane Savoie
Do you saw left and right on your dressage horse’s mouth or wiggle the bit with both hands to get him “on the bit”.
If you “saw” on your dressage horse’s mouth by alternating squeezing and releasing with your hands, you’re riding your horse from front [...]

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Dressage Horse Humor…

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14 Inch Horse

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