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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 an absolute fortune! I think any thing labeled “horse” gets...
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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 the best I found. A good way to begin the...
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Continued from March 31, 2010 post
Scribe or Sit with a Judge – Scribing is a great way to learn what a judge looks for in a good test. Shows love having volunteer scribes and you will learn great deal. Scribing is one of my favorites, I just can’t quite figure out how to watch my paper...
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Recently, I have been busy on my farm putting up a homemade dressage arena. Those of us that have had the privilege to put up an arena know this isn’t the easiest of tasks. It is amazing just how easy it is to start of slightly crooked which gets magnified in the 525 ft...
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I decided finally to put up a post on the controversial debate surrounding our beloved sport, hyperflexion or rollkur. This debate has been brewing for quite a while. I hesitated to put up a post on my blog, due to the passions surrounding this topic. I have visited other blogs...
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Today I am at home…unwillingly trapped inside my house due to a snow storm. OK… a good book and putting together something for you guys does make my entrapment more than bearable. Currently we have about a foot of snow and more continues to fall. In Virginia where my farm is, 12 inches of...
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Many days when I ride, I am thankful that someone had the spark of ingenuity to create a saddle. Occasionally a wild hair will strike me and I will ride bareback. This riding preference also seems to coincide with winter and very cold temperatures. A 1200 pound heater underneath you in...
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I found this great video of a Jolanda Adelaarin from Holland and her Fjord horse, Guusje. Sometimes success can come in a unique package. Enjoy!
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Once again I decided to delve into the professional world of riders. As I was peeking in on the top riders, I came across a story of Adelinde Cornelissen and her mount Parzival. I read the story and it was very good, so I decided to write about it tonight. ...
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Recently in the mail I received my USDF Directory. One evening after dinner, I lightly browsed through the contents. I told you in an earlier article, that I have been away from showing for awhile so I looked over the awards programs and the tests to get myself more up-to-date. While I was...
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