Young Horse

Emily Smith and Dublin

Training tips, strategies and philosophies from this five-time Olympian and world-class horseman

By By Beth Baumert • Photos by Carole MacDonald
Mar 15, 2018

david wightman by terri miller

Grand Prix rider David Wightman discusses his personal experience.

By David Wightman with Patricia Lasko
Mar 13, 2018

dressage horse arena spurs

There are several possible explanations for a horse’s resistance to forwardness.

By Maria Katsamanis, PhD
Jan 13, 2018

Hubertus

Appearing at Dressage Showcase at International Omaha 2018

By Press Release
Dec 4, 2017

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Cindy Sydnor critiques this rider and young horse.

By Cindy Sydnor
Aug 25, 2017

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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.

By Steven Wolgemuth
Jul 28, 2017

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
Apr 8, 2017

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
Mar 31, 2017

Credit: Terri Miller At home, your training goal should be to have a very good ride every day. Then, at a show, just ride as well as you do at home.

Pan Am Games gold medalist Jan Ebeling shares tips on preparing the horse for competition.

By Hilary Moore Hebert
Jan 5, 2016