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Written on 09/07/2012, 08:15 by admin
the-truth-is-in-the-horse“Let's be perfectly frank and honest with ourselves regarding our relationship with any horse.  When you finish your ride and you get down from the saddle, it isn't the people who watched you ride, the officials at some event or exhibition who have any right to judge you. The real thing that...
Written on 05/07/2012, 09:49 by admin
i-want-to-buy-a-dressage-horseI can so relate to this.. LOL
Written on 03/07/2012, 12:05 by admin
letter-from-moshi-by-jane-sovoie I love this article by Jane Savoie, I think you will too. This is an unauthorized reprint, all rights and appreciation goes to Jane Savoie. There are strong leaders, passive leaders, dictators, feckless guides, and bullies. What kind of leader are you?Horses appreciate a good leader. We may...
Written on 28/06/2012, 17:36 by admin
it-works What value does Western Dressage bring to the table?Have you ever had one of those days when you had an eye opening moment? Last month when I was coaching Cheryl Haaren at a Western Dressage show, I heard Cheryl say, "It really works!"What prompted that expression of joy? First, you need to...
Written on 28/06/2012, 17:30 by admin
welcome-to-summer Welcome to  Summer, "yeah right!" Not here in the Northwest. I hope all is going well in your world.Sorry, I have not been in touch with you guys with more newsletters, but I have been extremely busy with Carbon, clients showing, and building training material to help with Western...

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USEF Western Dressage Test Primary Level #4 score 68.3

USEF Western Dressage Test Primary Level #4 score 68.3

‎ Let's use a little logic: 2+2=4, 3+3=5. 100% of us can agree that one answer is correct and the other is not. This mutual agreement is because this statement is quantifiable and it is definitive not subjective.Dressage is "subjective" not "definitive". The USDF has done a great job trying to...

USEF Western Dressage Test Basic Level #1 score 68.1

USEF Western Dressage Test Basic Level #1 score 68.1

On April 14th, 2012 Randy Byers performed a Western Dressage test at Donida Farms in Auburn Washington. He received a 68.1 on USEF Basic Western Dressage test 1If you are having issues watching this video you can view it...

The Dance

The Dance

In April 2011 Carbon and I performed a Western Dressage demo for a group of guests at Barenscheer Arena at UM. I want to give a big thank you to the University of Minnesota, Kelly Vallandingham, Jen Johnson of Midwest Western Dressage and all the guests that watched Carbon and I dance to Garth...

Western Dressage USEF Basic Test #1. What does 69.524 looks like?

Western Dressage USEF Basic Test #1. What does 69.524 looks like?

Randy Byers competed with his horse, Carbon, at the Morgan show in Monroe Washington on May 10, 2012. He received the highest score of the day with a 69.524 in the USEF Basic test #1. This is an educational video to help you see the movements and scores that USDF judges are rewarding and looking...

Making Practical application to Shoulders-in

Making Practical application to Shoulders-in

We hear Dressage instructors say that shoulders-in is a great movement for suppling, straightness, and getting the hind end to engage, but when was the last time you actually saw a practical application to this movement? In many of the western disciplines, it is commonly taught to do a...

  • USEF Western Dressage Test Primary Level #4 score 68.3

    USEF Western Dressage Test Primary Level #4 score 68.3

    Friday, 27 April 2012 12:57
  • USEF Western Dressage Test Basic Level #1 score 68.1

    USEF Western Dressage Test Basic Level #1 score 68.1

    Friday, 27 April 2012 12:57
  • The Dance

    The Dance

    Friday, 27 April 2012 12:57
  • Western Dressage USEF Basic Test #1. What does 69.524 looks like?

    Western Dressage USEF Basic Test #1. What does 69.524 looks like?

    Sunday, 13 May 2012 11:13
  • Making Practical application to Shoulders-in

    Making Practical application to Shoulders-in

    Tuesday, 29 May 2012 08:38
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