Articles Tagged 'Dressage'

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An Evening with Arabian Nights in Orlando

Experience equestrian arts and thrilling entertainment at the Arabian Nights dinner show in Orlando, Florida. by Karen Braschayko Orlando has been called “the theme park capital of the world.” Within in this Central Florida homeland of Disney characters and innumerable outlet mall...

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Dream Jobs: Equestrian Public Relations

Attending the Olympics and meeting the world’s top riders and horses is all part of Rebecca Walton’s equestrian career. by Karen Braschayko Lifelong rider Rebecca Walton has found her dream job with horses by working in public relations. She represents elite equestrians and their h...

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Dream Jobs: Mounted Archer

Shooting arrows on horseback became a passion for Katie Stearns, and teaching equestrian martial arts became her equine career. by Karen Braschayko Katie Stearns, also known as Morwen or The Flying Dutchess, has built a business based on her love of mounted archery. She conducts clinics and ...

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Dream Jobs: Endurance Rider

Champion endurance racer Darolyn Butler has made an equestrian career out of her passion for marathon rides. by Karen Braschayko Darolyn Butler has had a long career in several aspects of the equine industry, from winning rodeo queen pageants to selling Western wear and producing instruction...

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Time Management for Equestrians

Squeezing in the Ride–– Discovering how to manage your time and accomplish your riding goals by Bernadette Palmeri For so many of us, horseback riding is not our first priority, but rather a sacred part of our day that is too often neglected. As much as we may want to jump ...

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Dream Jobs: Saddle Fitter

Sarah Steel uses her equestrian career to help horses and riders perform their best. by Karen Braschayko Sarah Steel has been riding since childhood, and she turned her love of equines into a business. As a saddle fitter in Yorkshire, England, she travels the countryside to help horses and t...

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Dream Jobs: Western Saddlemaker

Wendy Allen has spent four decades crafting Western saddles, and her innovation and tenacity have changed the industry. by Karen Braschayko Master saddlemaker Wendy Allen has helped thousands of horses and riders while building her reputation as a rock star of the saddlery world. Most famous ...

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Behind the Scenes of Apassionata

How the horse extravaganza Apassionata is traveling across North America. by Karen Braschayko Have you ever gone to a major production involving horses and wondered how they do it? How do the horses go from city to city? Where do they stay, and how do they provide them with care to keep them ...

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Performing Horses in Chicago: Noble Horse Theatre

Equine actors and their riders present exclusive shows in Chicago’s Old Town. by Karen Braschayko Horses performing “The Nutcracker”? Cossack trick riding in Chicago? Andalusians, Lipizzaners, Arabians and Thoroughbreds living in the city? When a friend told me about the...

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Ralf Schmitzer: Classical Dressage and Respect

by Heidi Longaberger Classical dressage master and trainer Ralf Schmitzer approaches my horse Thomas with a look of amusement and affection, offering him a cookie for a job well done. We have just spent the last hour working on my balance and position in the saddle, while my horse pranced, dance...