Suzen Dressage

12/02/2021

Legs...

Horses react differently to leg aids. While some tend to think forward very easily, others react by slowing down in a situation that is not clear or comfortable. For the rider this usually feels like the horse is not in front of the leg, like the horse is thinking backwards even if it still is movin...

11/17/2021

Wellington, Fla.—Jan. 3 A decade after it first began, Robert Dover’s Horsemastership Week still attracts eager, young talent anxious to learn from some of the top names in dressage. Dover’s first-day schedule historically includes a ch...

11/09/2021

'A Mother's Love'

This wee one was frisky and happy with mom by his side. How sweet is he?

Photographed in Onaqui Utah.

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09/22/2021

Steffen Peters, Dr. Volker Moritz and Uwe Mechlem talk with FEI "I" judge and former Canadian dressage team member Lorraine Stubbs on the fine points of the flying change.

06/19/2021

Australian Olympian Stuart Tinney demonstrates one of six gymnastic exercises to improve your eventer's carrying power. Gain Instant Access to Training Your ...

06/02/2021

Oh Angel!

05/09/2021

Yes Happy Mother's Day to all the Angel's out there

To all the moms who drive us to the barn after a long day, who try and help us tack up (not always knowing what they’re doing), worry about us while they watch us ride by the fence line and hand us water even when we say we’re not thirsty. Thank you for supporting our passion and letting the barn become a second home. to all the incredible (barn) moms who work tirelessly so we can do what we love ❤️

📸: Aztec Diamond Equestrian

04/30/2021

04/29/2021

A quick 2 min clip for your viewing pleasure of the progress we're making getting ready to show this season.
https://youtu.be/Nv1MNGN6MAI

Susan Ziereisen, Bucati and Coach Gina Smith. April 2021 Training session

04/27/2021

Nothing Compares,

Nothing compares to my Monday's
I wake up to the sound of birds with my dog
After a ceremonial facerub and a quick jump into pants
a beautiful walk down Bradford to p**p the dog,

there's the nice sunrise drive on the 416
and Gypsy knows the way and knows where we're going
there's gas and the best coffee in the whole country
a quick slow drive up main with the sun in your eyes.
Then you see them, knee high in hay or on the grass, their choice.
Two of the most beautiful creatures ever made
Dark Angel and Faucon Rouge (Red Falcon).
They great me at the gate with smiling ears and affection in their eyes.
Gyspy knows her place and does her rounds but stays close so well behaved.
The boys know it's Angel first of course :) but then it's Falcon.
He's so affectionate and... well, warm blooded.
Brushing him is the best therapy in the world!
after a good grooming and quick training session it's off we go.
To drop off the Gypsy and see my other babie's

03/13/2021

Timeless, classic - champagne and cream pearls with light colorado Czech crystals. Shown on a havana curved browband. $95

03/03/2021

02/20/2021

Dressage fans in southern California were treated to a recent clinic with renowned German dressage rider Isabell Werth. Here were the key training takeaways from the weekend.

02/19/2021

02/17/2021

I have been thinking about why I do what I do...why I started teaching yoga, why I share oils, why I created my own Yoga for Riders program and why I continue to show up. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here’s what I’ve realized: I love teaching. A lot. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A long time ago, a coach saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself. My parents always did too as well as some of my friends. This support helped me grow into who I am and helped me believe in myself. It has become my soul purpose to help others grow into who they are meant to be, and to believe in themselves too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As a young rider, I competed my pony against the big fancy horses and always worked that much harder to be competitive. I was determined. I hoped one day that would be me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When I met Zinté in 2008, my dreams came true. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
But I will admit that I was scared. I was scared I would mess it up or that I was over-horsed. Truthfully, initially I was probably a little in over my head. He was big, bold and full of fire but had such a kind personality and incredible work ethic. He spooked. He bolted. He bucked. My stomach was up in my throat more often than I can count. I got launched a couple times, and came close to being launched a lot more times. Competing became overwhelming for me at times because I didn’t know what to expect. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I decided I needed to do everything I could do to get better and stronger so I could keep up with him. So I committed to my yoga practice. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Over time, I became more confident. One thing that didn’t change was the belief in myself and our partnership. It has helped me get stronger physically, mentally and emotionally. Every little win has felt like a huge accomplishment.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I am here to remind you that it’s possible. Whatever it is that you want. Thanks to everyone who has kept cheering us on, it means more than you know.

02/13/2021

Let’s get to 100 signatures by the end of today - can you add yours?

01/30/2021

Grand Prix dressage rider Lauren Sprieser shares three exercises to retrain a horse who’s having problems with flying lead changes.

01/29/2021

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A country song about dressage performed by tom White-O'Connor. It's like mommas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys, except dressage style!
https://youtu.be/_8Gdz3zbcw0

Daddies don't let your daughters grow up to be dressage girls. country song about dressage performed by tom White-O'Connor. It's like mommas don't let your ...

01/28/2021

01/22/2021

Trail conditioning is important for fun, safe trail rides.

01/20/2021

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01/17/2021

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01/16/2021

Discovering the history of equestrian art...

01/13/2021

With a lifetime of experience as a competitive dressage rider and a long history coaching elite athletes in the sport, Dover brings his expert eye and well-earned wisdom to the one-on-one sessions at the RDHCW. Here are eight key points from this year’s clinic.

01/08/2021

Ottawa, ON, Jan. 6, 2020 – Results are now officially available for the seventh and final leg of the 2020 Para-Dressage Video Competition Series, presented by Ride Every Stride.

01/07/2021

01/06/2021

The BEST dressage inspired equestrian face masks that we could find on the internet! Because only horses should have to quarentine.

01/05/2021

Charlotte Dujardin has been able to develop remarkable relationships with her horses. This all starts at a young age with understanding the balance between w...

12/30/2020

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Zinté completely changed my riding. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
When I set out to find my next horse, I never expected to find a horse of this caliber.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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His personality and work ethic were and are still second to none. But he was a spitfire. He bolted. He bucked. He leaped. All at the drop of a hat. 🥺😳 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
But my GOD could he move. His talent was unlike anything I’d ever felt. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It was TERRIFYING, but in my gut I knew that this was my once in a lifetime horse and this was the horse that would make my dreams of riding at the FEI level a reality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I decided that I needed to get better. I wanted to be stronger and fitter, physically and mentally. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I WANTED to be better so that I could keep up with him. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Yoga found me and I never looked back. I stepped onto my yoga mat in 2008 and I knew I had to keep going. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It helped me get stronger, more flexible, and gave me more body awareness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It taught me how to breathe and calm my nerves at horse shows. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It also taught me how to keep my sh** together when he felt like dynamite about to explode 👀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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After a few years of practice, I took my teacher training and in 2015 I started to teach public classes. I am now online on Tuesdays at 7 PM. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Join me on January 10th 2021 at 10 am for my first online edition of yoga for riders. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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12/18/2020

Care and maintenance of your horse’s feet can vary season to season, and winter hooves typically need some extra protection from dryness and cracking (much like your own skin!). Groom Jenny Ellis…

12/15/2020

Half passes can be boring or they can be magical. Watch and learn from Olympian Charlotte Dujardin to find out how she develops a magical half pass for her g...

12/10/2020

Robert Dover Coming to Canada for Dressage Levy Performance Advantage Symposium in October 2019

http://www.equestrianconnection.com/newsshow.asp?int_id=1634

12/08/2020

Today I have decided to try delving a little into the cyber world. Welcome to the the Suzen Dressage Page where I will post upcoming events a page where everyone can have friendly conversations and share information. A page where help is always welcomed and where no one is perfect but all are made to feel safe and special.