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Credit: Nancy Jaffer U.S. Olympic medalist Steffen Peters and Ravel earned an individual bronze medal at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. He believes the beginning of the freestyle is just as important as the ending.

Top dressage riders share tips on how they impress judges from the moment they begin their freestyle.

By Nancy Jaffer
Feb 27, 2019

Credit: Conklin Photographic A beautiful head is a definite attraction for every horseperson. Dansuse MF, a 2-year-old filly owned by Merrydell Farm, has a lovely head with an intelligent eye that is calm but alert.

5 Points to Consider When Assessing a Young Horse

By Lilo Fore
May 7, 2019