Where Has All the Suppleness Gone?
Friday, November 13 2020
by George Williams
In my columns, I try to touch on all things dressage. As in every sport, there are many different aspects, several of which I’ve discussed in previous columns. Once in a while I feel compelled to speak … [Read more]
- Published in General
The Summer That Never Was
Wednesday, September 16 2020
By George Williams
The summer that never was: Yes, it sounds like the title of a book you might have read while at the beach during a normal summer. In many respects, as youth coach, this past summer basically feels … [Read more]
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Reflecting on Retirement
Wednesday, August 19 2020
By George Williams
Our family recently retired a 10-year-old gelding. These are the moments that tend to make us pause to reflect on why we do what we do. As we get older, one of the many questions we grapple … [Read more]
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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 … [Read more]
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Dressage: Getting to Know George Williams
Thursday, January 23 2020
By Britney Grover. Portraits by Melissa Fuller - Sidelines is thrilled to introduce George Williams as our new monthly dressage columnist.
George has dedicated his life to dressage as a rider, coach, clinician and volunteer. After beginning his dressage education with Egon von Neindorff in Germany, George followed his mentor, Karl Mikolka, to ride and train with the Tempel Lipizzans for 20 years, including being program director for 13. He then pursued his own competitive goals to ride on a U.S. team and succeeded with Rocher, earning many championships and culminating in fifth place at the 2003 World Cup in Sweden, team bronze at CHIO Aachen in 2005 and USDF Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle Horse of the Year.
- Published in Weekly Feature
January 2020 – Table of Contents
Monday, December 16 2019
62 Ingate (Full Article)
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CONTENTS
22 Coursewalk
With Heather Caristo
26 Ryan Pedigo:
Part of the Family
36 Charity:
Little Victories at
Fieldstone Farm
Therapeutic Riding Center
42 Mona Snell:
Through … [Read more]
- Published in 01-2020, Front Cover
Trainers Converge on Florida for 2013 Dressage Season
Monday, January 07 2013
They’re Back Trainers Converge on Florida for 2013 Dressage Season Wellington, FL (January 7, 2013) – Every year Wellington, Florida becomes a mecca for the who’s who in the world of dressage, the new year kicks off with the arrival of hundreds of riders and trainers, their horses and dreams for the season.
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