Horse Show

Celebrating the special people who support our lives with horses

As we begin a new year, Dressage Today's Lindsay Paulsen shares how her 2018 had a rocky start but ended with smiles.

A longtime dressage competitor explains why she believes the multitude of required memberships and complicated show entries are a detriment to the sport.

How my retired horse helped me realize that dressage training doesn't always have to be so serious

Blogger and USEF dressage judge Margaret Freeman speaks from personal experience to discuss the perks and drawbacks of electronic scribing and scoring.

A long-time Kentucky Dressage Association volunteer shares her meaningful experience.

Pre-competition rituals can help ground you when nerves hit hard.

Margaret Freeman explains the art of presenting your horse in the best light to the judge.

DT’s managing editor shares her appreciation for the unwavering support of her family.

Tips on how to train your horse in a fair and logical way.

Harness positive thinking to become a stronger competitor.

Cara Whitham explores the topic of show nerves and gives tips to help your butterflies "fly in formation."

Experts provide tips to help horse and rider safely handle extreme heat.

After the judge rings her bell, you have 45 seconds to enter the arena. Margaret Freeman weighs in on this overlooked competition rule.

In the end, it's the rider's responsibility to know the schedule

If show management says "coats are waived," go for it.

The far end of the arena may be the most neglected part of a dressage test.

FEI changes to dressage scores eliminate deliberate errors

At the end of every test, you halt facing the judge at C and salute. Sometimes it’s at G, as seen here, but more usually it’s at X.

I was gratified recently to hear a former U.S. team rider tell of an experience early in her career. She was just riding in a field, practicing some movements, with all going well. Ok, she decided, I’ll run through the test. Suddenly her horse seemed to change, from loose and relaxed to stiff and tense.

Rider and Trainer Endel Ots shares his tips for preparing to ride a dressage test.