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Ride the Heat Wave – Hot Weather Horse Tips

July 28, 2010
By The Art of Dressage
Ride the Heat Wave – Hot Weather Horse Tips

Two Sides to Every Season Summer = longer days, a tan, nice smelling flowers, green grass, lots of yummy fresh vegetables and fruits cheap, sleek shiny coats, water that flows freely, and the convenience of  feeling all of your extremities.. .all of the time. Summer also = heat, humidity, sweat, sunburns, lots and lots of bugs,...
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Review – The Jeffries IR bridle

July 23, 2010
By The Art of Dressage
Review – The Jeffries IR bridle

Hello everyone!  Summer has been insane for me.  I have been so busy with farm projects, work, riding, and showing.  I have been on a bit of a break from my blogging world.  I’m back and my summer experiences have given me a lot...
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Ever wonder what your horse is thinking? The Art of Dressage explores the field of animal communication.

June 9, 2010
By The Art of Dressage
Ever wonder what your horse is thinking?  The Art of Dressage explores the field of animal communication.

  It is one of those days…   You are frustrated and your horse is totally not cooperating.  You’re having one of those take one step forward and two steps back days.  We all have them.  Maybe you are having one of those days with a new...
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Got a case of the nervous nellies?

June 1, 2010
By The Art of Dressage
Got a case of the nervous nellies?

So far I have participated in two schooling shows this spring.  This is the first showing I have done in 4 years.  I wrangled all of my show clothes out of my closet.  I was actually amazed at everything I did have. Shopping in...
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Shoo fly – don’t bother me! Need some advice…

May 6, 2010
By The Art of Dressage
Shoo fly – don’t bother me!  Need some advice…

Sooo it is nearing the end of spring and the beginning of summer and I am already fighting the bug battle.  My horses have reluctantly given in to wearing their fly masks.  All except for the mini, who is the most flexible equine I...
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How to Build an “Affordable” Dressage Arena

April 25, 2010
By The Art of Dressage
How to Build an “Affordable” Dressage Arena

One of my dreams is to have a dressage arena on my farm.  I am always on a tight budget so this has been a dream put on hold for quite a while.  Why has it been put on hold?  Because dressage arenas cost...
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Silly Sunday – Laughs to begin your week on!

April 11, 2010
By The Art of Dressage

I was feeling a bit silly on my Sunday after spending a beautiful day outside. Maybe too much sun is making me giddy.  How beautiful spring in Virginia can be.  I went on a search for some dressage funnies and these where some of...
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