Anna Keenan McPhee Dressage

02/06/2025

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01/25/2025

2020 Davoli CF (Davos CF X Quarterback/Florencio

Owned and Bred by: Crosiadore Farm. LLC
PC Renee Foust

01/25/2025

01/21/2025

Check out this post by American Hanoverian Society Foundation,!

London HTF (Abby), a promising young mare, began her journey with AKM Dressage in 2024. She completed her mare inspection and showcased her potential at the Jericho and Devon breed shows. Currently in training, Abby aims to complete her Mare Performance Test in 2025.

12/27/2024

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12/13/2024

This 3-year-old is the perfect example of how good things come in small packages! Charming Queen (by Charmeur PH out of Authentic Queen) is a talented young horse with the potential to excel in any discipline. This striking Oldenburg GOV filly was an absolute joy to start this year at AKM Dressage. She’s now back with her owner, Ryann Westphalen, and while we’re sad to see her go, we’re excited to watch her continue to develop. We'll certainly miss having her at the farm!

Owned & Bred by: Ryann Westphalen

12/12/2024

AKM met the 2021 filly London HTF (Louisville HTF x Allegra Q / Anhaltiner E) coincidently at Dressage at Devon in 2022. It was a great experience to have her at AKM for her start under saddle. She was straightforward, safe, comfortable and brave. It was a full circle moment showcasing her at this year’s DAD with impressive results!

Looking ahead to 2025, the goal is to show her with her owner, while also preparing this promising 4-year-old for her Mare Performance Test with the American Hanoverian Society.

Owned by: Laura Cannillo
Bred By: Hilltop Farm, Inc

📸: Renee Foust, Stacy Lynne, Bethany P, Pam Coath

12/11/2024

Riviera Cruz (Zhivago x Suri Cruz / Santa Cruz) was the first three-year-old started in 2024 at AKM.
This tall, grey KWPN filly is an impressive mover and exceptionally talented. Not to mention, she’s super sweet and enjoyable to ride.
She’s definitely one to watch in the future. 👀

Owned & Bred by: Katie Wigness at Topline Farm

12/10/2024

The beautiful Fascinator H20. ⭐️
“Zinnia” is a stunning 2021 Oldenburg GOV filly! She has been a joy to start at AKM. Sweet, beautiful and fun!

Bred by: Kendra Hansis
Owned By: Carolyn Laurent
📸: Renee Foust

12/09/2024

She’s as pretty as she is smart and brave ❤️

2021 RiverSong RF
Owned by Poe Cilley
Bred by Debra MacMillan

Future YH ⭐️
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12/04/2024

2021 KWPN Filly, Riversong RF by Morricone X San Amour/Furst Heinrich/Werther mare.
Fun, beautiful and elegant. Loved starting her this year.

Owned by: Poe Cilley
Bred by: Debra MacMillan

Photos by Renee Foust

12/01/2024

Stay Sharp This Winter with AKM Dressage Clinics! Book at your farm today!

Did you skip the Florida trip this year? Take advantage of the winter months to keep your riding on track with AKM Dressage!
Anna is offering clinics for riders of all levels—whether you're just starting out or working up to Grand Prix.

This is the perfect opportunity to refine your skills, get personalized feedback, and continue your education in a supportive and focused environment. We offer both in-person lessons and video-based coaching, so you can stay connected no matter where you are.

Don’t let winter slow you down—let's keep your training fun and productive!

Book your clinic today!

11/24/2024

Such a wonderful day at Topline Farm. 💚

11/23/2024

AKM Dressage is proud to say the last 3yo of 2024 Is under saddle! Such an amazing group this year. Thanks for trusting me with all your babies ❤️ 2025’s list is looking pretty exciting!

Katie Hutchins Wigness of Topline Farm, Carolyn Laurent , Laura Cannillo, Poe Coughlan Cilley, Ryann Westphalen, Horses 4 Your Consideration Veritas Saddles The Distinguished Rider Renee Foust , Equitagz 2.0, The Cottage Equine Dressage Boutique,

11/22/2024

We’ll be in New Jersey this Saturday at Topline Farm for a clinic!
We’re excited to share our knowledge and methods.

Join us on 11/23/24 for $35 to audit. (lunch included)

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📸: London HTF at Devon. Started by AKM and will be at the clinic! Pictured by Pam Coath

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11/14/2024

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11/10/2024

To develop the horse symmetrically in body and limbs you can use gymnastic exercises.

*** CORNERSTONES ***

The core of the gymnastic exercises consists of the circle, shoulder-in and haunches-in. All the other exercises are derived from these cornerstones.

🐴 The circle is used to develop the Lateral bending of the body and spine, the Forward down tendency of the head and neck and the Stepping under the center of mass of the inside hind leg (LFS).

🐴 Once the inside hind leg can step under, this hind leg can also start to take weight. To do so we use the shoulder-in and counter-shoulder-in. These exercises are designed to school the hind leg in function of the inside hind leg. As a result of taking the weight, the horse will bend the inside hind leg more and free the outside shoulder.

🐴 Once the horse can bend the hind leg as an inside hind leg, we can also start to school the hind leg as an outside hind leg. To do so we use first the haunches-in (travers) and later on the renvers. In the renvers the horse can lean less against the wall/fence with his shoulder, so it's a bit more difficult than the travers, but as a result he really supports himself with his hind legs.

*** ALL EXERCISES ARE RELATED ***

All exercises relate to one another and differ slightly:

🐎 The only difference between shoulder-in and counter-shoulder in is the position of the fence/wall. The same applies to the haunches-in (travers) and the renvers, also there the only difference is the position of the wall.

🐎 The difference between shoulder-in and renvers is the bending in the spine, which is the opposite. In these exercises the same hind leg has the opposite function ('inside' in shoulder-in, 'outside' in renvers). The same applies to counter shoulder-in and the haunches in.

🐎 The half pass is 'just' a haunches-in over the diagonal, and the pirouette is 'just' a haunches-in on a small circle. Both half-pass and pirouette require support of both the inside as the outside hind leg. Therefore in both exercises the shoulders must lead to be able to keep the center of mass in front of the direction of the hind legs, only then both hind legs can support the weight. So both the half pass and pirouette also relate to the shoulder-in.

*** NUMBER OF TRACKS AND DEGREE OF BENDING ***

Now all exercises can be done on 3 or 4 tracks, or 2,5 tracks or 3,75 or 3,99 ;) and your horse can have more or less bend in his spine. Now there is no 'perfect' number and the exact degree doesn't matter. What matters in ST is that you choose the number of tracks and degree of bending where your horse can support his body and center of mass best with both hind legs. And that depends on the conformation of your horse: if he has a long back or a shorter one, if he has long legs, or shorter ones, if he has a long neck or a short one. So choose the degree of bending and number of tracks where your horse can move in optimal balance and with most quality.

*** HOW TO DEVELOP THESE EXERCISES? ***

First start the circle, then after a few training sessions add the shoulder-in, and the moment the the horse can do this exercise for 66,6% of quality, add the haunches-in. From there you can start practising the variations.

**** HOW TO DEVELOP THE HORSE EQUALLY? ***

To develop a horse equally in body and limbs all exercises need to be done to the right and to the left (or as they say in English: on the right rein and on the left rein).

When doing these exercises there will always be an 'easy' side and a difficult side. To develop the horse equally, do the 'difficult' side a bit more often and it's also an idea to start with the 'difficult' side and to end with the 'difficult side'.

The moment the horse starts to feel more equal, switch to train the exercises 50-50.

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Click here for more information:

Circle:
www.straightnesstraining.com/straightness-training-exercises/circle

Shoulder-in:
www.straightnesstraining.com/straightness-training-exercises/shoulder-in

Haunches-in:
www.straightnesstraining.com/straightness-training-exercises/haunches-in

Renvers:
www.straightnesstraining.com/straightness-training-exercises/renvers

Half pass:
www.straightnesstraining.com/straightness-training-exercises/half-pass

Pirouette:
www.straightnesstraining.com/straightness-training-exercises/pirouette

Lateral movements:
www.straightnesstraining.com/straightness-training-exercises/lateral-movements

Ladder of exercises:
www.straightnesstraining.com/straightness-training-exercises/a-logical-system-of-ever-increasing-exercises

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