Articles
Articles by Rebecca Rigdon Blake
In the fall of 2007 I was invited to Elmshorn, Germany by the Holsetiner Verband to be an auction rider and help train their young horses. With great enthusiasm I accepted the wonderful educational opportunity, ... more
American Holsteiner Horse Association
Maggie Sjoberg and I had the opportunity to travel to the Schlesswig-Holstein region of Germany to observe the Holsteiner Verband’s mare approvals and stand with their judges ... more
Top Line Lengthenings
When you see a horse that has a truly good extended trot it embodies everything that we strive for in dressage: engagement, strength, power, freedom ... more
Toplines
When we watch the grace and power of a good Grand Prix horse and rider it appears effortless. There is no division between horse and rider ... more
Training With Your New Partner
Now that you have found your ideal horse it’s time maintain its value and quality of life by correct training. If you are one of the lucky people that can afford an older well trained horse than your job is to learn from this horse as much as you can ... more
Finding Your Ideal Partner
Dressage is a beautiful, elegant sport that unites horse and rider molding them into one entity; impossible to see the invisible aids giving by the rider and understood by the willing horse eager to please his/her rider. This partnership takes years to form and shape ... more
