DS Dressage

07/08/2024

July and August Clinic Schedule 2024

July 13-The stables at LaDena Downs
July 24- The stables at LaDena downs
July 31- Happy Town Horse Park

August 3-Double R Farms
August 10- LaDena
August 14- Happy Town
August 21- LaDena

06/10/2024

Thanks for the great reminder Lee!

A quick bit of math may help save your horse (and you) from heat stress/exhaustion/stroke on that Sunday ride. High temperatures and/or relative humidity can negatively affect how horses can naturally keep cool. 😎 From the chart below, horses will be in much more danger of overheating if riding at noon today in Louisiana (85 degrees + 71% relative humidity) than in Tucson, AZ (96 + 10% RH). And, yes… it is a ‘dry heat’ 🌞🌵🏜️

04/26/2024

I don’t think River was into our conversation about using the obliques. 

04/26/2024

Imagine the bit being in front of your horse’s mouth. Instead of pulling back, you want to push him forward into the bit for a softer, springier horse. - Phillip Dutton

Thanks to Cosequin Equine for our coverage of the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, including rider interviews, competition reports, horse spotlights, photos, videos and more.

03/29/2024

I got this beautiful text from one of my clinic students and it melted my heart!!!
I love what I do…..my greatest reward is watching my student “get it” and pass that on to their horse. Once that happens the possibilities are endless!

“Just wanted to thank you for teaching. I love our lessons and today I had a super ride with Ellie. Relaxed walk workout and soft trot to the right. Still working on trot to the left but I know what I need to work on. I focused on breathing, my position, my own relaxation and feeling for her - asking the hind end to move under got easier as we went - she was just super 💖”

Thank you!!

01/31/2024

Thank you everyone that reached out to help! Jake will leave on Monday, stop at LaDena for the night then Head up towards Berryville /Eureka Springs, after that he will keep looking for kinda strangers to let him hold up for a night as he continues his journey!

Hey Arkansas horse friends. Do you know of anyone in the Gateway area that could put Jake and his 3 mustangs up for Friday night as he is passing through? He just needs a place for his horses, corral anything. It would be for 1 night! Any help or suggestions would be awesome!

01/29/2024

Thank you Lindsay with Valor saddlery for coming up from Houston to take care of our ponies saddles. It’s always a blast when you’re here! She even helped out my friend Jake Harvath and his Mustang Mare as they are crossing the country horse back!

09/19/2023

Dallas and Patience at the Oldenburg inspection in Houston today.

07/08/2023

Dallas Sweat Nancy Burba Richal Flannery

03/29/2023

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"Take your reins like a flower, not like a stone. Take your horse by your waist and by your seat, not by your hand and never by force. If you do it by force, it is not the art of riding, it is something else." ~ Nuno Oliveira

03/10/2023

Great lesson today Lee! I love how you are getting able to keep Señero on the bit during the stretchy work and collected work.

03/03/2023

Look what hard work and determination can achieve. Sabrina and Dream have come so far, she has been patiently creating a happy athletic horse. One of my favorite things about being a coach is watching the light bulbs come on and being part of the ah ha moments. Creating a correct foundation takes time. It’s so easy to get caught up in quick fixes that can hurt your partner in the long run. So proud of these two! (From the very first lesson to Tuesdays lesson)

10/23/2022

This is so true! I always want my horses to follow my energy!

09/02/2022

Beautiful rainbow this morning after much needed rain!

07/20/2022

2 of my favorite
Moments from last Saturdays clinic. A very unconfident boy finds relaxation from his girl on the ground and on his back:)

05/25/2022

Congratulations to Sabrina Reed and Dream! They received their USDF rider performance award for training level!! Way to go!

04/15/2022

Looking for a working student to work 3 to 4 days a week. Duties would include but not limited to catching horses, grooming and tacking up. Eventually being able to back horses as their knowledge grows. Great opportunity to learn the the daily inns and outs of a training facility. Payment is in exchange for lessons. Must be at least 13 years of age and have basic horse knowledge.

Great opportunity for someone to gain experience and may lead to an assistant trainer position in time. Please message Dallas Sweat if you are interested or have any questions!

**This is not a babysitting job, it is hard work but very rewarding! 

03/13/2022

Here at DS Dressage we accommodate to all shapes and sizes! Today Mr. Ace the pony got his new gate installed. He is pretty excited to now be able to see what is going on in the barn 😁🐴

03/13/2022

Legs was more then happy to help bed his stall tonight. Love having this big goofy boy in the barn!

02/25/2022

The winter wonderland is beautiful, but we are ready for spring and warmer weather!! 🥶

02/11/2022

Here is our show schedule for the year:)

Show/Event Schedule 2022
March 12-13 Claremore
*March 26-27 Valley View(Stillwater)
April 2-3 Lilo Fore Symposium
*April 22-24 Valley View
April 30- May 1 Tulsa
May 21-22 USDF L Program "A"
June 4-5 Valley View
June 25-26 Valley View
July 30-31 USDF L Program "B"
September 3-4 Valley View
October 6-9 Region 9 Championships Katy,Tx
October 15-16 USDF L Program "C"
October 29-30 Valley View
*Possible option

11/15/2021

Is your horse comfortable in their saddle?

Denise Goodmuth Waszak is coming to Gravette for saddle fittings/adjustments. She will also have a big selection of new and used demo saddles.

November 17th at Manuel Farms

November 18th at our house in gravette in the new barn.

1 hour custom saddle fit including flocking $200

2 hour saddle demo with fitting $200

Denise is amazing and will help your horse feel the best underneath you. She works with Dressage and jumping saddles.

We have a few spots left if anyone is interested!
Please contact Dallas Sweat at 435-671-0945 for more info.

11/15/2021

Exciting things are happening with DS Dressage! The barn is officially up! 🤩 we have a very busy fall and winter ahead of us to do all of the finishing touches done. We couldn’t be more excited the way things are coming together 🖤

06/21/2021

What a spectacular weekend DS Dressage had!

We thought we were going to melt in the heat on Friday but luckily it was slightly cooler on Saturday and Sunday. We had a huge successful weekend!!

Senero owned by Lee and Ridden by myself, came out for his very first show not to mention his first major outing away from home. He debuted at second level with a 63% and was a little tired for his first level test but still pulled a 64%. So proud of this lbig boy and how hard he worked for me and let me guide him around the arena.

Gwyneth Baggettand Renzi showed fourth level for the first time and received both scores needed for the first half of her silver!

Sara Palmer and Dream had their first dressage show ever. She only showed one day but received her first score for regional championships at first level!

Sabrina Reed and Dream graduated from Intro level and had their first tests in training level with respectable scores. This only being her second show ever!

Melissa Abrahamsen and Sully also had their first show ever! They started in Intro and stayed in the 70% time for training level!

I’m so incredibly proud of all of my students. You all have great dedication to learning this crazy sport. We have a great time all together and cheer each other on! I couldn’t ask for better group students and horses.

06/18/2021

Good luck to all of those headed to Claremore for the Green Country Dressage Classic. Remember in this hot weather to take care of our equines. Check the heat index and adjust your riding if needed. Stay cool!

06/03/2021

Off to Utah for the weekend, when I get back it’s crunch time to get ready for the Claremore, Oklahoma show. With all of this rain we have missed a lot of riding. So boot camp is around the corner! Everyone be ready!!!! Willy says no boot camp for him please!!

04/26/2021

What a great weekend DSDressage had in Stillwater. Gwyneth and Renzi achieved their final score for Region Chsmpionships at third level! They just keep getting better and stronger. She had a beautiful ride on Saturday and a few bobbles on Sunday but still came away with a respectable score. 4th level here they come!

Sabrina and Dream made their showing debut this weekend. Sabrina went in and rode like a champion with great determination. They came home with 4 blue ribbons and their first show in the books.

Willy still thinks everything is going to eat him alive! Saturday’s classes he was extremely tight. But he came back this morning and actually let me guide him around the arena instead of me feeling like I’m just a passenger up there! Lol He overcame the scary warm up with all the other horses working around him. He definitely grew up this weekend. But, we need many many more miles to get his confidence up so he can show off what a talented boy he his!

Robin Hessel thank you for always hosting a wonderful show. We love coming down to be with your crew!

Carla, Tricia and Posey were the best helpers and grooms! They picked up after me and kept me on my toes. Thank you ladies for all of your help! In a few weeks we get to do it all over again!!!!!

03/25/2021

Schedule

March 21 Schooling Show Yoly Ranch.
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

March 26-28 Recognized show Valley View Dessage Stillwater,Oklahoma

April 10-Clinic Double R ranch Huntsville, Arkansas

April 17- Schooling Show Ranch.
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

April 24-25 Recognized Show Valley View Equestrian

April 24-25 Dolly Hannah Symposium