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Welcome to Community Connection, the online magazine of DressageTrainingOnline.com. Our Magazine Editors, Patti Schofler and Nan Meek of Dark Horse Media Biz, are experienced equestrian journalists as well as avid dressage riders. Each week, Patti and Nan will bring you exclusive content, including interesting and entertaining articles, interviews, and more. Visit this page often, and enjoy the Community Connection!
Community Interest
Jim Masterson on Effective Equine Bodywork, by Nan Meek
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Jim Masterson makes horses blink, yawn, and stretch. These and other reactions are welcome signs that the horses are releasing stress that can cause stiffness, pain, and reduced performance in horses from grand prix jumpers to backyard equine companions. Even better, by teaching his Masterson MethodTM of Integrated Equine Performance BodyworkTM... read full article |
The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art by Patti Schofler
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Though Portugal’s riding schools have lived several lives, their newest format, founded in 1981, is steeped in centuries of tradition, history and knowledge of classical horsemanship and the horsemanship of the bull ring. The Escola Portuguesa de Arte Equestre – the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art – is the successor to... read full article |
Willy Arts on Young Horses by Patti Schofler
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What Willy Arts likes about working with young horses is the continual evaluation of their development. The big reward, he believes, comes with the long view that reveals how the grown horse has been shaped by its training as a youngster. Breeder, trainer, competitor, co-owner of DG Bar Ranch and chair... read full article |
DressageTrainingOnline.com Blog
What Will You Find?
We are often on the road at training facilities and special events capturing content. Often times there are personal insights and details we would like to share. Please read the blog should you be interested and feel free to add feedback on the subject. Questions unfortunately will not be answered and feedback that is deemed inappropriate will be removed. (Currently Under Construction)
Get involved and put your favorite young horse enthusiasts in the spotlight! We are sponsoring 7 individuals to attend a prearranged hosted trip to Germany centered around the 2010 summertime young horse programs (Bundeschampionate or World Breeding Championships TBD). Read full press release for details
YoungStar Information and Articles
The winners are....
YoungSt(a)r Spotlight Grant Recipiants, sponsored by DressageTrainingOnline.com DressageTrainingOnline.com, announced the first ever YoungSt(a)r Spotlight grant, back in October 2009. This educational tour grants monies to a minimum of 6 chosen Young Dressage Horse enthusiasts! The monies will be spent on airfare, lodging, transportation and attendance to a prearranged hosted trip... read full article
The 1st round of chosen YoungStar Spotlight nominees have been completed!
We would like to say thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate another or nomate themselves for the YoungStar Spotlight! We had over 150 nominees and while we would love to offer the opportunity to everyone, obviously we cannot. Your participation and enthusiasm for the program was... read full article
What happens to all those fabulous young horses we see sold at auction?
It bothers Ulf that so many exceptional horses never really go on and make their mark, and is so often the case with Dr Möller, he has thought deeply about the question. "I think there are two things that happen. One thing is the stallions go to the Bundeschampionate for public... read full article
YoungStar Nominees
Brandi Benedict
I believe I am an excellent candidate for the YoungStar Spotlight grant. I have ambitions to compete for my country at the international level,... read full review Videos |
Benjamin Pfabe
My name is Benjamin Pfabe and I currently live in Northern Virginia. For many years I have ridden for other people and helped them... read full review Videos |
Jamee Amundson
I am a dressage trainer and rider from the Midwest. I have trained horses to Grand Prix and competed horses through Fourth Level. ... read full review |
Kelly Krambs
Though some might suggest that I have taken the scenic route or the road less traveled to finally get a taste of the FEI levels,... read full review Videos |
Alyssa Pagon Pitts
Alyssa Pitts is a gifted FEI trainer and competitor who excels in the training of young horse. This summer I bought her 4-year-old mare, Sure... read full review Videos |
Lauren Ball Tisdale
Lauren is young and enthusiastic and has started numerous young horses. She has been part of the Young Dressage Horse Trainers Symposium hosted by Scott... read full review |
Article Archive
Equine Massage Basics by Patti Schofler
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Part 1: Basic Guidelines for Safe and Effective Massage It’s likely that just about anyone – horse or human – would appreciate a massage, at some times more than others. Think about how you feel when you have just slid off the saddle. As your feet hit the ground, your muscles cringe... read full article |
Jim Masterson on Effective Equine Bodywork, by Nan Meek
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Jim Masterson makes horses blink, yawn, and stretch. These and other reactions are welcome signs that the horses are releasing stress that can cause stiffness, pain, and reduced performance in horses from grand prix jumpers to backyard equine companions. Even better, by teaching his Masterson MethodTM of Integrated Equine Performance BodyworkTM... read full article |
A Question For George Williams by Patti Schofler
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What have you done in your life that has required the most courage? International dressage competitor George Williams is also USDF Vice President, member of the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Board of Directors and Chair of the USEF High Performance Dressage Committee. Williams and the Westfalen mare Rocher represented the United... read full article |