Susan DiFelice Equestrian Design Blog

In the world of dressage, setting goals can often feel like navigating a winding road filled with surprises. In this insightful blog post, author Sally O’Dwyer shares valuable strategies to help riders embrace the journey, illustrated by Susan DiFelice. O’Dwyer emphasizes the importance of allowing extra time for achieving skills, encouraging a long-term perspective that treats each challenge as a vital part of your equestrian narrative. She reminds us to acknowledge our feelings when faced with setbacks, but to quickly shift our focus towards constructive reassessment.

Eliza Sydnor Romm announced her decision to transition from leasing a farm and training horses to becoming a freelance instructor. Despite running a successful equestrian program, high operational costs and difficulty hiring reliable staff helped her make this decision. She aims to share her experiences and insights into dressage training through a new blog series with artist Susan DiFelice.

Sandhills Equine Monthly asked Susan about balancing riding with family and work as a professional equestrian designer.

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.

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.

The objective of this project was to create a series of illustrations that would serve as visual aids for the horsemanship training curriculum at Gartmore Riding School. These illustrations were intended to complement the written materials and enhance the learning experience for students, helping them grasp essential concepts related to horse care, grooming, and riding techniques more effectively.

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!