by Sue Weakley Cynthia Collins has been firmly entrenched in the world of traditional dressage. In fact, more than one freestyle champion at the November U.S. Dressage Finals in Lexington, Kentucky mentioned her name and the name of her freestyle design company, Luna Tunes Freestyles, as the winning freestyle designer. But recently, she’s gone…
For Immediate Release Region 9 Dressage Championships and Southwest Dressage Championships a Spicy Texas Sensation Katy, Texas – Oct. 15, 2015 – The Houston Dressage Society (HDS) developed the perfect recipe for a successful show. They started with a generous helping of professional riders, well seasoned. Then, they stirred in a heaping helping of enthusiastic adult…
Oct. 3, 2015 press release from FEI Three major cities are vying to host the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final and FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final in 2018, with Paris (FRA), Las Vegas (USA) and Gothenburg (SWE) all bidding for the global indoor season finale. The deadline for receipt of bids expired at 12…
Oct. 5, 2015-Press release from FEI The FEI is to form a working group to thoroughly review Annex XIII of the Dressage Stewards Manual, which deals with training methods. The composition of the working group has not yet been finalised, but it will include representatives from the International Dressage Riders Club and the International Dressage…
“I anticipated that competing in the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® was going to be an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience, and it absolutely was. The thrill of competing on that national stage was a strong pull for me to travel all that way, and it exceeded my wildest dreams. I would love to go back!”…
It’s hot. Really hot. It’s Mississippi in August hot. I lived in Dallas where summer temps easily break the 100 degree mark, but the humidity there doesn’t rival Mississippi’s. Emails, TV and radio remind me to stay indoors, wear light-colored clothing (if I must go outside) and to stay hydrated. But, I just can’t help…
I’ve become a photo geek. After being thrust into snapping pics for my job, it was sink or swim. Or maybe it was extended trot or piaffe. I had to get some shots to go with news stories and, with the patient of help of photographer extraordinaire Susan J. Stickle, I was taking “pro photos.” I…