Sometimes we lose focus of what’s important in riding. We get so focused on the fame or the prize that we lose sight of the most important part: the connection with the horse. Barbara Koot was at the height of her career when she learned the immense power of the connection between horse and rider. Barbara and her sister are both highly successful riders and their father was their biggest … [Read more...]
The Growth Of Arabian Sport Horse Competitions
A Mover & Shaker In The Arabian Sport Horse Scene: Kaye Phaneuf We don’t come across a mover and a shaker every day, but that’s exactly what Kaye is! She has been instrumental in moving and shaking to make Arabian Dressage an established discipline within the breed and within her region of the Pacific Northwest. Kaye’s journey to the horse world was different than most people’s. Her … [Read more...]
Slow Down To Speed Up | The Proven Way To Move Up In Dressage
Your Timing Is Not Your Own If there’s anything that Kim Lacy has learned in her 20+ years in the dressage and sport horse world, it’s that your timing is not your own. Equestrian sports have this unique aspect to them called the horse and sometimes that unique aspect changes the way you approach the sport. Your Agenda One of the biggest hurdles Kim sees in her clients is an agenda. You may … [Read more...]