Blog Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/people/blog-cowboy/ Dressage Today is the training and educational resource for dressage riders at every level. Videos and instructional articles offer tips. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 23:17:33 +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 Blog Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/people/blog-cowboy/ 32 32 12 Ideas for Your Fall To-Do List https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/12-ideas-for-your-fall-to-do-list/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:46:58 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17062 This fall, discover new ways to enjoy your horse, improve your riding, boost barn camaraderie and prepare for the changing seasons.

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]]> Managing a Sensitive Horse https://dressagetoday.com/people/managing-a-sensitive-horse/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:46:47 +0000 https://staging.dressagetoday.com/uncategorized/managing-a-sensitive-horse/ Learn to ride your sensitive horse more effectively when you subscribe to Dressage Today OnDemand and check out the Sensitive Horse Boot Camp playlist! The most important thing to know is that a sensitive horse responds to a light aid. This playlist focuses on light leg aids, getting a response, and sending the horse into a steady, relaxed […]

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]]> Connect with Your Horse through Biomechanics https://dressagetoday.com/people/connect-with-your-horse-through-biomechanics/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:02:53 +0000 https://staging.dressagetoday.com/uncategorized/connect-with-your-horse-through-biomechanics/ Communicate with your horse more effectively with better biomechanics when you subscribe to Dressage Today OnDemand and check out the Biomechanics playlist! Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze, accredited biometrics coach Stephany Fish Crossman and retired biomechanics Associate Professor Colleen B. Kelly help you fine-tune your position and communicate more effectively with your horse. We’ve even added […]

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]]> 5 Videos to Watch for Better Balance https://dressagetoday.com/people/5-videos-to-watch-for-better-balance/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:15:28 +0000 https://staging.dressagetoday.com/uncategorized/5-videos-to-watch-for-better-balance/ When riding a balanced horse, it feels easy and soft. When riding an unbalanced horse, it sometimes feels like you’re riding a tricycle with one wheel off. Looking for ways to keep your horse balanced and stay balanced in the saddle? Subscribe to Dressage Today OnDemand and check out the Balance for Yourself and Your Horse playlist. Dressage Today […]

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]]> 5 Videos to Watch Before Your First Show https://dressagetoday.com/people/5-videos-to-watch-before-your-first-show/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:24:39 +0000 https://staging.dressagetoday.com/uncategorized/5-videos-to-watch-before-your-first-show/ New to showing or diving back into competing? Subscribe to Dressage Today OnDemand and check out the What To Watch Before Going to Your First Dressage Show playlist to help prepare for the show season! Dressage Today OnDemand members can watch the full playlist here. Not a member? Watch free videos here. To sign up for Dressage Today OnDemand, click here.

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]]> A Not-So-Secret Key to Seamless Walk Transitions https://dressagetoday.com/people/a-not-so-secret-key-to-seamless-transitions-pam-stone/ https://dressagetoday.com/people/a-not-so-secret-key-to-seamless-transitions-pam-stone/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:29:24 +0000 http://ci02729b1ca00024ad Dressage Today blogger Pam Stone shares a reminder for riders to focus on riding the horse calm, forward and straight.

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]]> https://dressagetoday.com/people/a-not-so-secret-key-to-seamless-transitions-pam-stone/feed/ 6 Life in the Dream Barn: A Clinic with Alfredo Hernandez and a New Pony https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/life-in-the-dream-barn-a-new-pony-arrives/ https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/life-in-the-dream-barn-a-new-pony-arrives/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:20:30 +0000 http://ci02724524500024be DT blogger Kelly McGinn shares an update from her brand new dressage facility.

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]]> https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/life-in-the-dream-barn-a-new-pony-arrives/feed/ 2 Life in the Dream Barn: Growing “the Village” https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/life-in-the-dream-barn-growing-the-village-kelly-mcginn/ https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/life-in-the-dream-barn-growing-the-village-kelly-mcginn/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2020 21:25:00 +0000 http://ci0270ded020002779 Maryland-based dressage professional Kelly McGinn shares an update from life in her newly constructed barn.

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]]> https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/life-in-the-dream-barn-growing-the-village-kelly-mcginn/feed/ 2 Life in the Dream Barn: We Hit the Ground Running! https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/life-in-the-dream-barn-kelly-mcginn-horse-show-dressage-clinic/ https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/life-in-the-dream-barn-kelly-mcginn-horse-show-dressage-clinic/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2020 21:12:47 +0000 http://ci026f7786000024eb Dressage professional Kelly McGinn shares an update on life in her newly finished dressage facility, which included a whirlwind trip to a show and hosting a clinic with Scott Hassler!

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]]> https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/life-in-the-dream-barn-kelly-mcginn-horse-show-dressage-clinic/feed/ 1 Think Forward: Life Lessons from the Dressage Arena https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/think-forward-life-lessons-from-the-dressage-arena/ https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/think-forward-life-lessons-from-the-dressage-arena/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:46:42 +0000 http://ci026ea47b7000245f Blogger Pam Stone shares observations on the parallels between challenges in riding technique and personal life.

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