Dressage
What To Look for in a Dressage Horse
Thursday, June 25th, 2009So you’re looking to buy your first dressage horse and are wondering what to look for. If you’re already familiar with dressage, you’ll have some idea what you want and need in a horse. But here are some brief ideas of things to look for:
When you’re riding him, focus on how [...]
Dressage Exercises Will Help You and Your Horse
Thursday, June 18th, 2009Now as you know, ‘Dressage’ is a French word which used in regard to your horse means horse training. So it stands to reason horse training or better yet competitive horse training would help you and your horse no matter what discipline you followed.
Now with that said, first and foremost I would suggest getting a [...]
Passier Saddles
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009Passier Saddles are noted for their flexible, cutback PS tree and deep seats, and are well known in the equestrian community. If you are looking for a great buy on a Passier Saddle, here is what we have available today.
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Karl Niedersuss Saddles
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009Karl Niedersuss Saddles are noted for their deep seats and are well known in the equestrian community. If you are looking for a great buy on a Karl Niedersus Saddle, here is what we have available today.
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Getting The Proper Girth or Cinch Fit
Thursday, June 11th, 2009Whether you ride English or Western, your girth or cinch is an important part of your tack. It keeps your saddle securely on your horse and you firmly on top of the saddle. A properly-fitted girth is essential to your safety and the health of your horse.
It’s important to purchase the correct girth and while [...]
Passier Grand Gilbert Saddle
Friday, June 5th, 2009The leather quality is superb and the Passier Grand Gilbert Saddle offers great support. It’s an excellent saddle, especially for taller riders. These saddles which also seem to fit hard to fit, high-withered horses, seem to fit every horse they are put on as well. The Passier Grand Gilbert Saddle is without a doubt [...]
Horses for Dressage – What Breed is Best?
Thursday, June 4th, 2009So, what is considered the best breed for Dressage? Any breed you choose.
Dressage is a French term, most commonly translated to mean “training”. But in the context we are using here, it means competitive horse training.
So whether you choose to train a Morgan, Thoroughbred, Percherons, Trakhena or any other horse, is not the point, it’s the [...]
Can I Learn Dressage on My Own?
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009Often people want to know if they would be able to learn dressage on their own. Well if you’re expecting to compete, on any level, then no, you can’t.
Get a good instructor! Teaching yourself will only lead to bad habits which will be very hard to correct further down the road.
You need to ride in a [...]