#APHA Dressage

Training in the Right Way: An Ode to the ‘Normal’ Horse

November 4, 2024Gwyneth McPhersonGwyneth McPherson#APHA Dressage, #Dressage Training, #series, #Training in the right wayComments Off

While those seeking international dressage careers will absolutely need freak-show levels of talent, most riders would enjoy the process — and likely realize more competitive success — working with a more average partner.
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The Idea of Order: Waiving Jackets…

July 3, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#APHA Dressage, #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Show, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, #USDF, #USDFRegionalsComments Off

A great idea in theory…

The Idea of Order: The Full Body Shake…

April 3, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#APHA Dressage, #Dressage Training, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, DRESSAGEComments Off

Just another way horses keep us on our toes (or, potentially, on the ground).

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5 Non-Traditional Breed Horses Who Are Rocking It at Upper Level Dressage

February 20, 2015Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#APHA Dressage, #AQHA Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #Vanner Dressage1 Comment

It doesn’t take a $80k warmblood import to excel at the sport. Morgane Schmidt seeks advice and input from the riders of five “unorthodox” dressage horses.