Eliza Sydnor Romm, a dressage trainer, shares insights on effective hand usage in riding, debunking the myth that “good hands” should remain still. Collaborating with artist Susan DiFelice, they reveal illustrated dressage training tips in their “Drawn To Dressage” blog series, blending their expertise and love for horsemanship.
Learn how to build your own horse barn out of a box. This is a fun craft project that kids can create with items around the house. They are a great size for playing with Breyer horses or plush ponies.
Eliza Sydnor Romm discusses the misconception that trained horses are easy to ride, likening their complexity to piloting a jet. She emphasizes the importance of mastering foundational skills like balance and responsiveness to handle advanced movements. Romm collaborates with artist Susan DiFelice to share illustrated dressage training tips through their blog series.
Eliza Sydnor Romm, a dressage trainer, shares tips for improving riding on small circles while addressing common challenges riders face, such as horses falling onto the forehand. She emphasizes the importance of visualizing a spiral ramp and maintaining proper focus during the maneuver. This content is part of a collaborative series with artist Susan DiFelice.
Founded in 2017, Allpony became one of the first online communities dedicated to young horse enthusiasts. Combining illustration, education, and interactive design, the platform inspired horse-loving kids for more than two decades before being acquired by the United States Pony Clubs in 2024.
Susan DiFelice, a North Carolina native, is a lifelong equestrian and the 2023 Pennsylvania National Horse Show cover artist.
Susan holds her USDF Bronze Medal and is a certified ARIA instructor. Out of the saddle, Susan is a professional illustrator, graphic designer, and web developer for large corporations and equestrian businesses.
Created a series of educational illustrations for Gartmore Riding School (UK) to support its horsemanship curriculum, helping students learn horse care, grooming, and riding concepts through engaging visuals.
Dreamers & Schemers partnered with Susan DiFelice from Allpony to craft an extensive collection of vibrant boot socks and saddle pads, specifically designed to bring joy and color into the equestrian world!
Eliza and I have been collaborating on a series of illustrations for her social media where I provide the illustration that goes along with her explanation or idea. She has seen a major uptick in social media engagements and followers since the beginning of our collaboration.
Shop the Posh Pony is a small equestrian retailer and manufacturer located in Southern California. Their products are handmade with love by a mother-daughter duo. Their goal is to provide the equestrian community with fun and adorable gifts, treats, and personal goods.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Jenny Blades of Shop the Posh Pony about her beautiful boot stuffers that she makes using some of my fabric designs. Here is what I learned…