SAS Sport Horses, LLC

08/24/2024

“When riding a horse we leave our fear, troubles, and sadness behind on the ground.”
-Juli Carlson

07/15/2024

05/06/2024

“I regularly ride my dressage horses out on the trail.... You can use the energy and fresh air of the open country in your training to give your dressage horse motivation, strength, and expression when ridden in teh arena. Riding out will also benefit his composure and nerves. And riding on different surfaces—sand, grass; dry, muddy—will improve your horse’s balance and surefootedness. The hills undulations, hollows, and slopes can imrove your horse’s physical suppleness and use of his back.” Ingrid Klimke in her new book RIDING OUT, now available from TSB.​​ ❤️🐴📕

05/03/2024

Boots and holding down of

💎Daniel💎
Fourth Level
Spring II

04/22/2024

💎Diomedes 💎
Loch Moy Spring 2
First show of the year and Debut at 4th level.
High Score 4th Level
💙Could not be more proud 💙

Danny was exceptional in warm up and was attentive and with me through the test. We have more strength at the level to build but I’m so proud with a 65.6% first time at the level with SUCH positive remarks from the Judge ☺️

I am SO proud of Courtney and Quaterflash!!!
High Score First Level Jr/Yr, and an 82% for Dressage Seat Eq!!
Their first show together and Courtneys first Recognized Show


I cannot thank the whole crew that came our to support! I had THREE video vantage points at the show!!!! c.mc for being an AMAZING help and also babysitting Baby Daniel 🙏🙏soper McIntyre

for holding down the fort throughout the week and keeping me on track!!

My amazing homebase 👉🏼 ( )
Farrier 👉🏼
Dr. Megan Snyder

Thanks so much to Barbara Strawson who is home from FL and was able to prep us last week!! So happy she is back!! Barbara’s insight and support means the world!

03/26/2024

You 💙

02/29/2024

02/03/2024

Get a Jump Start on Show Season!

Dressage Test Scoring and Comments from the comfort of your own arena! USDF "L" Graduate with Distinction

www.DressageTestOnline.com

01/24/2024

FANTASTIC ILLUSTRATION!

01/12/2024

“Once the rider knows how to do it and has mastered the subject matter in theory and in practice, the duration of the training process may be considerably shorter with the following horses” - Dr. Thomas Ritter

The more experienced a rider, the more straightforward the training becomes. When you look for cheaper options and shortcuts, the process can actually become more drawn out and, in the long run, more expensive. Best case, it takes longer. Worst case, you end up with more significant issues that require even more skill to correct.

I am blessed to have had a wide variety of horses in training throughout the years. All have taught me something for the next. I look forward to continuing to utilize that experience and what new horses will teach me for the future!

12/07/2023

“ dressage is concerned with the horse as a gymnast…..The goal of this gymnastics training is to straighten your horse and ride it forward so that he can carry you with maximum efficiency that can only be achieved by a relaxed, balanced, rhythmic, impulsive and engaged horse that is allowed to develop gradually to improve his natural abilities, and look naturally beautiful.” Charles de Kunffy

12/03/2023

Air Q
Thanks for flying ✌🏼

12/02/2023

Danny 🫶🏼

“ to feel rhythm, and to judge distance, one must negotiate Cavaletti and jumps…Dr. Reiner Klimke and other well-known riders of international dressage eminence rode cross-country and over fences before specializing in dressage, and producing the outstanding results for which they are known.”
“ and on the catalog of experiences which are indispensable to riders before they deserve the title of Dressage Rider” -

12/02/2023

Embark on an exciting equestrian journey with SAS Sport Horses, LLC and Morning Sun Horse Park!

We're on the lookout for a dedicated and skilled individual to join our passionate and expanding team

Enjoy perks like a complimentary stall for your horse and very competitive compensation 💰
(Housing can be available as well to the right candidate!)

This unique opportunity involves shared responsibilities for Morning Sun Stables, including morning stable care from Monday to Friday. Tasks include feeding, turn in/out, and basic horse care, with limited stall cleaning thanks to our stall cleaner!

Additionally, we also have an opening for a groom, tailored for an aspiring rider with FEI Dressage Rider, Classical Horse Trainer and Eventing Rider Shera Ann Solomon. Training or outright compensation provided and opportunities to ride!

Great chance for training and professional growth! Become a vital part of our vibrant horse community.

Email Shera at [email protected]

12/01/2023

USAWE is listening!

2024 Rulebook update has been completed! Download it now!https://usawe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-RULEBOOK-Revision-7.pdf

11/30/2023

11/09/2023

“It’s not just the Equine brain that we need to consider. In a horse-and-human team, the inner workings of both brains are equally important.” - Janet L. Jones “Horse Brain Human Brain”

My skills as a Rider and Trainer are only as good as the time I take, or am given to fully develop a relationship that will make a horse that trusts and respects me. Every moment you spend with a horse, you are solidifying or breaking that connection.

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10/28/2023

HOW TO GET THE JUDGE ON YOUR SIDE!

People often wonder what they can do to improve their scores, and get the judges to look for reasons to give points, and not hand them reasons to take points away, as they strive to show their equine partners.

Here are a few.

Show your horse at a level that you and your horse are proficient.

It does not matter if it is a new show season. If you have not done the work to prepare for a higher level, do not enter classes above where your horse can do all of the requirements somewhat comfortably.

Prepare.

Grooming training and preparing take months of practice and the judge knows what a well turned out and prepared horse and rider look like. That means every thing. Groomed to perfection, tack clean and conditioned, clothing clean and appropriate.
You and your horse should be fit enough for the warm up and the class plus 10-15 extra minutes. Meaning you or your horse should not be “so tired” that you use the walk portion of the test to catch your breath. The whole test needs to be ridden to the best of your collective abilities.

Smile and have empathy.

For your horse, the judge and the other competitors. Be a good sport. Don’t hog the warmup. I was at regionals in a crowded warmup recently with a young horse and I was on the rail and a rider came straight towards me not leaving enough room as she flew towards us and passed left to left in a medium canter. But her whip hit my horse in the face causing him to jump out of the ring and then be apprehensive about oncoming traffic. Leave room and keep an eye for green horses or riders when at the show.

A smile and a composed face do a lot to let the judge know that you are there to present your horse. You are there as his friend and leader first and a competitor second. Judges appreciate riders who know how much they can ask of their horse in the ring.

Ride accurately

If you do not ride the test precisely the judge has to believe that either you cannot steer through a correct pattern or your horse does not steer correctly. Don’t lose those points. Perfect practice makes perfect. Video yourself as often as you can find a way to do so and fix the big, then small problems until they disappear. An accurate test with a well turned out horse and rider who has a good attitude and empathy for the horse will get noticed and rewarded.

Watch and learn.

When you have a chance, watch tests of those better than you or classes you hope to prepare for. Watch the warm up, the ride, and then go check out the score and see if it matches your thoughts. Train your eye so you are not surprised by your scores.

Be courteous

To everyone. Show management, other competitors, well just everyone. Congratulate folks that do well, and mean it.
Everyone is on their own journey even those in your class. You may not know what it took for someone to even get to show so…. Be courteous.

Have fun.

Make up your mind ahead of time to have fun showing. Become part of a group at the show so you have a team to cheer you on and help if needed. Ask a trainer you know if you can stable with them if no one from your barn is going. Make friends have fun!

In the long run it is all about you and your horse. You want him on your side, ready to work for you and feeling good about his job. When that happens you have already won.
Happy Centerlines!

10/26/2023

Because he’s just incredible 👏🏼

10/26/2023

My Daughter came into my office last night and asked "Are you doing your homework again?"
My reply was "Yes, it's sort of like Homework. It's more like teacher work"
Chloe "You do this every night"

I am sure there are trainers who take their position as a TRAINER, TEACHER, COACH, (and sometimes therapist), as seriously as I do...But MANY who do not.

My horses and students get my dedication to their progressive development and planning strategies.

SAS Sport Horses, LLC has openings coming Mid-November for horses/riders who are ready to get SERIOUS about their horses training regimen over the winter and make some REAL progress!

If you feel like you've been stuck on the same merry-go-round with your current program, let's talk!

Photo Credit: Austen Gage

10/25/2023

🍁🧡Quaterflash 🧡🍁

Enjoying his beautiful field on a lovely Fall Day 🍁🧡

10/23/2023

“You trust your horse with your life, and they're trusting you with theirs. It's a team effort—you have to have a certain communication.” – Zoie Brogdon

💙Diomedes💙

Photo cred Austen Gage

10/21/2023

“God forbid that I should go to any heaven in which there are no horses.”

R.B. Cunningham Graham

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10/21/2023

“And indeed, a horse who bears himself proudly is a thing of such beauty and astonishment that he attracts the eyes of all beholders. No one will tire of looking at him as long as he will display himself in his splendor.” Xenophon

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10/20/2023

“The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and freedom.” - Sharon Ralls Lemon

10/20/2023

“I am still under the impression that there is nothing alive quite so beautiful as a horse.”

John Galsworthy

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09/25/2023

Planning your October show schedule? Don't forget - our starter event is October 14-15! 🍂👻

Entries close in ONE WEEK (10/2)!

Enter: https://evententries.com/ ==

📸 Erin Gilmore Photography

09/25/2023

Quality FEI schoolmasters are very difficult in this area to find. Especially ones that aren’t completely tapped out.

I am SO blessed that Quaterflash has become an absolutely amazing teacher for many of my SAS Sport Horses, LLC Young Riders ❤️

I am excited to offer him for Lesson to QUALIFIED students for both Regular and Lunge lessons (he is the BEST lunge horse!)

Please see out website for details:
https://sassporthorses.com/training-and-services

Priority is given to our regular clients at Morning Sun Horse Park ☺️ we have several stalls coming November 1!

Dressage Training, Lessons and Sales Montgomery County, Maryland