Expect the Wrench: Goal Setting and Planning in Dressage’s Unexpected Hurdles

Expect the Wrench: Goal Setting and Planning in Dressage’s Unexpected Hurdles

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.

Can Work-Life Balance—And A Savings Account—Exist In The Horse Industry?

Can Work-Life Balance—And A Savings Account—Exist In The Horse Industry?

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.

Of ‘Knitting Hands’ And Good Hands

Of ‘Knitting Hands’ And Good Hands

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.

The Fallacy Of The Push-Button Horse

The Fallacy Of The Push-Button Horse

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.

Picture The Parking Ramp To Ride Uphill Circles

Picture The Parking Ramp To Ride Uphill Circles

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.