Adult Amateur

DT blogger and Adult Amateur Jennifer Wuorinen discusses her winter riding goal—and her various attempts to achieve it—with humor and realism.

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.

One rider shares how her feelings toward the rising trot have evolved over the years.

Learn how to use your "absorbing joints" to better follow your horse's motion.

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.

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.

A neurosurgeon finds that learning the half halt is more difficult than performing brain surgery.

Dressage Today's Jennifer Mellace shares how a special, 13.2-hand pony has reconnected her to the joy of riding.

Sport psychologist Jenny Susser, PhD, addresses an issue in the dressage community and reminds us of the importance of facing those difficult conversations.

The story of one Adult Amateur’s foray into CDI classes

Blogger Pam Stone continues her search for a new "Cinderella Project."

An Adult Amateur's perspective

How one Adult Amateur and her rescued Pinto made it to the 2016 U.S. Dressage Finals.

This Adult Amateur climbed through the ranks of dressage with her self-made mounts to compete against her childhood idols at Grand Prix.

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.

An Adult Amateur dressage rider's musings

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.

Experts continue to gain the trust of a young dressage horse through relaxation and respect.

Take a look at these 27 tips to help fit barn time into your busy schedule.

Dressage experts discuss the pros and cons of horse shopping at home in the U.S.

Jan Brons explains his Grand Prix dressage training philosophy for the dressage horse and rider in this Q&A.

Olympian Lisa Wilcox had to get creative and find a new way to teach a Friesian dressage horse the flying change.

Kristina Harrison explains how to assess rideability, temperament, gaits and conformation when buying a Baroque horse.