A Traditionalist’s View on the FEI Helmet Rule
Saturday, December 19 2020
By George Williams Rules in general tend to be boring, even to dressage people. However, they’re important because they affect how we play the game. Rules help to establish a level playing field, they help protect the safety of our riders as well as the welfare of our horses, and they frequently determine how our
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
The Impact of Parents’ Emotions on Kids
Wednesday, September 30 2020
I had a really bad emotional experience when riding as a kid. My daughter has now expressed interest in horseback riding. I’m worried that she will have the same bad experience as I did, so I’m hesitant to let her take lessons. I know as a parent I shouldn’t project my fears onto my daughter.
- Published in General
The Critical Role of Coaches
Saturday, July 25 2020
By George Williams One third of youth drop out of sports between the ages of 6 and 12. Of those, 25 percent drop out due to poor coaching. I heard this surprising and depressing statistic while attending a U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee/Athlete Development Model (USOPC/ADM) forum for youth coaches a little over a year
- Published in General
Preventing Buyer’s Remorse
Monday, July 20 2020
Guidelines to ensure a smooth process and help avoid disappointment, and even litigation, after purchasing your new horse. By Armand Leone and Jessica Choper Purchasing a new horse can be an exciting time. However, there are scenarios when buyer’s remorse can creep in — the horse goes mysteriously lame shortly after arriving at his new
- Published in General