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Shannon Dueck

Credit: Courtesy, Hilltop Farm At Hilltop Farm in Colora, Maryland, newborn foals are handled immediately and wear a halter on the second day. Here, Quinnten Alston, the stallion and breed-show handler at Hilltop, leads a mare and foal.

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

By Diane K. Skvarla
Feb 27, 2018

Credit: Arnd Bronkhorst - arnd.nl The critical “kindergarten years,” from six months to 3 years, can determine how a horse will behave for the rest of his life. “With thoughtful and systematic training long before they are ridden, we can instill a desire to work with us and understand our requests,” says Canadian Grand Prix dressage rider Shannon Dueck.

Experts discuss the weanling-to-3-year-old stage

By Diane K. Skvarla
Feb 27, 2018

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Grand Prix dressage trainer Shannon Dueck discusses horses, happiness and how battling cancer transformed her attitude forever.

By Hilary Moore Hebert
May 23, 2019