Adult Amateur
An Admission of Apathy: The Tale of a Dressage Amateur
Dressage Today blogger and Adult Amateur dressage rider Jennifer Wuorinen shares an honest account of recent burnout.
Kudos to Dressage Horse Owners and Adult Amateur Riders
Let’s appreciate the people who support our sport.
Juggling Dressage, Work and Family : Advice for the Multitasking Dressage Rider
A few tips to help busy dressage riders find balance
10 Things (of Questionable Usefulness) to Do As a Self-Isolated Equestrian
DT blogger and Adult Amateur dressage rider Jennifer Wuorinen shares a lighthearted and humorous perspective on life as an equestrian stuck at home.
A Fair-Weather Friend’s Guide to Winterizing Your Outdoor Riding Plan
DT blogger and Adult Amateur Jennifer Wuorinen discusses her winter riding goal—and her various attempts to achieve it—with humor and realism.
Confessions of a Proud, Fairly Average Adult Amateur Dressage Rider
Meet Jennifer Wuorinen, winner of the Adult Amateur division in Dressage Today's 2019 Blogger Contest! In her debut blog, she discusses anxiety, her Drum Horse and the many roles she juggles as an equine enthusiast.
An Adult Amateur's Ode to the Rising Trot
One rider shares how her feelings toward the rising trot have evolved over the years.
5 Exercises for Rider Suppleness with Jessica Jo Tate
Learn how to use your "absorbing joints" to better follow your horse's motion.
Let's Remember Why We Do Dressage
In a sport that often encourages us to focus on achieving goals, Janet "Dolly" Hannon reminds us of a critical element in the dressage journey that should not be forgotten.
Adult Amateur Dressage Riders Who Excel
As Adult Amateurs, these dressage competitors have found a way to defy any preconceived notions to thrive amidst professionals at the top level of sport.
My First Kiss: The Half Halt
A neurosurgeon finds that learning the half halt is more difficult than performing brain surgery.
Lessons from a Dressage Pony Named Bubba
Dressage Today's Jennifer Mellace shares how a special, 13.2-hand pony has reconnected her to the joy of riding.
The Problem of the Overhorsed Adult Amateur
Sport psychologist Jenny Susser, PhD, addresses an issue in the dressage community and reminds us of the importance of facing those difficult conversations.
Dressage: It's All About The Journey
Blogger Pam Stone continues her search for a new "Cinderella Project."
From Feedlot to Dressage Finals
How one Adult Amateur and her rescued Pinto made it to the 2016 U.S. Dressage Finals.
Alice Tarjan’s Rise to the Top
This Adult Amateur climbed through the ranks of dressage with her self-made mounts to compete against her childhood idols at Grand Prix.
Insights on Shopping for a Dressage Horse
Whether you're looking for a dressage schoolmaster or buying a young, green horse, you can take a variety of steps to ensure your shopping is a success.
The Balance Between Humility and Confidence in the Saddle
An Adult Amateur dressage rider's musings
How a Former Stock-Seat Champion Found Success at the 2016 U.S. Dressage Finals
Forty years after winning her first national title in Kentucky, Terri Sue Wensinger of Dallas, Texas, found herself back in the bluegrass competing on the national stage again, but this time in a different saddle.
Preparing the Young Dressage Horse for Success, Part 2
Experts continue to gain the trust of a young dressage horse through relaxation and respect.
Time-Saving Tips for Real-World Dressage Riders
Take a look at these 27 tips to help fit barn time into your busy schedule.
Shopping for Quality Dressage Horses in the United States
Dressage experts discuss the pros and cons of horse shopping at home in the U.S.