Lifestyle Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/lifestyle/ Dressage Today is the training and educational resource for dressage riders at every level. Videos and instructional articles offer tips. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:56:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://s3.amazonaws.com/wp-s3-dressagetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/10030443/DT-Favicon-150x150.png Lifestyle Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/lifestyle/ 32 32 Essential Insurance for Your Dressage Operation https://dressagetoday.com/horse-health/essential-insurance-for-your-dressage-operation/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:56:46 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18615 Learn about the unique risks equestrian businesses face and what types of coverage you should consider to ensure your operation is covered in case of the worst with this advice from an insurance specialist.

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]]> SmartPak Becomes SmartEquine to Highlight Its Commitment to Equine Health https://dressagetoday.com/news/smartpak-becomes-smartequine-to-highlight-its-commitment-to-equine-health/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:21:26 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18589 To reinforce its renewed dedication to equine health and wellness, SmartPak rebrands as SmartEquine.

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]]> Versatile Mustangs Prove Their Dressage Prowess at the Mustang Classic with One Ear Wonder In the Lead https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/versatile-mustangs-prove-their-dressage-prowess-at-the-mustang-classic-with-one-ear-wonder-in-the-lead/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:18:36 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18544 More than 30 mighty little mustangs showcased their talent in dressage at the 2025 Mustang Classic, but Laura Wilson and her one-eared palomino mustang took top honors in the dressage phase of competition.

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]]> Don’t Miss! The 2025 Mustang Classic Will Livestream for Free on EQUESTRIAN+ https://dressagetoday.com/news/dont-miss-the-2025-mustang-classic-will-livestream-for-free-on-equestrian/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:58:48 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18537 The second-ever, action-packed Mustang Classic showcasing mustangs adopted from the BLM in dressage, jumping and working equitation competition will livestream for free on EQUESTRIAN+, September 4 – 6.

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]]> Forces of Nature: Mustangs’ Versatility as Equine Athletes https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/forces-of-nature-mustangs-versatility-as-equine-athletes/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:00:23 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18529 Longtime mustang trainer and eventer Elisa Wallace talks about why these horses are ideally suited for a variety of English disciplines, how dressage is key to starting mustangs and her mount for the 2025 Mustang Classic.

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]]> The Complex Spectrum of Equine Coat Color and Color Genetics https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/the-complex-spectrum-of-equine-coat-color-and-color-genetics/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:20:25 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18485 Paint or pinto? Chestnut or sorrel? How can you breed for a specific color? Use our essential guide as a refresher course on the rainbow of equine coat colors and to learn more about the fascinating genetics behind color.

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]]> Scenes From AETA 2025: New Tack, Equipment and Apparel to Improve Your Horse Life https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/scenes-from-aeta-2025-new-tack-equipment-and-apparel-to-improve-your-horse-life/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:10:49 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18458 Check out our sneak peak of the exciting new products and fresh takes on some of your favorite trends we spotted at the August 2025 AETA trade show.

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]]> Learn How to Interpret the Different Dressage Judge Ratings https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/learn-how-to-interpret-the-different-dressage-judge-ratings/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:27:54 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18343 It's easy to get lost in the alphabet soup of judge ratings. Marilyn Ogden Heath breaks down the dressage judge rating system for all levels of competition and explains the different USDF, USEF and FEI ratings.

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]]> The Importance of Forage For Your Dressage Horse https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/the-importance-of-forage-for-your-dressage-horse/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:16:34 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18328 Learn why high-quality forage is crucial to meet your dressage horse's nutritional needs and to keep him performing his best and how to ensure he's getting adequate roughage in his diet.

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]]> 8 Tips To Expertly Call a Dressage Test https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/8-tips-to-expertly-call-a-dressage-test/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:10:42 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18264 Use these top pointers from FEI "I" judge Janet Foy to properly call a dressage test to ensure it's a positive experience for both you and the rider.

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