CSDressage

29/09/2025

Sometimes, we wake up and choose greatness! Trav’s first attempt at one tempi’s far exceeded my expectations… 11 more to go!

24/09/2025

For your consideration:

Iron Horse MM Marq Twain

Mays Marquis of Iron Horse x BSC Doura’s Lucky Lady Ava

“Sammy” is a 2018 Clydesdale Gelding standing approximately 16.3hh. As sweet as they come, Sammy has been started slowly and correctly with a focus on dressage. Solid WTC, he has shown through Training Level with scores up to 72%! Sensitive but very safe, Sammy has a solid foundation and is ready to finish your way.

He will be showing dressage in Springfield at the World Show and available to take home from there!

Video available upon request, priced at to move at 13🥕🥕🥕
Located in Sullivan, IL

20/06/2025

Have you been wanting to see the live and in person? This weekend he’ll be at the IL fairgrounds in Springfield. Ride times are as follows, though I recommended arriving earlier just in case things run ahead.

Saturday:
11:44 PSG in the coliseum
1:11 Musical Freestyle in the coliseum

Sunday:
11:07 PSG in the coliseum
1:02 Musical Freestyle in the coliseum

Hope to see you there!

27/05/2025

There’s a difference between a horse that responds because it has to… and one that responds because it wants to.

When a horse begins to offer a transition, a stretch, a moment of softness without being pushed or corrected into it, that’s true progress. It means they’re understanding, they’re engaged, and most importantly, they feel safe enough to participate.

This is where training transforms into communication. It’s not about perfection, it’s about willingness. That little offer, freely given, says: “I trust you. I’m with you.”

That’s the moment every rider should aim for, not control, but connection. 💫

20/05/2025

Be part of the action at CenterLine Dressage Classic I & II!
We’re looking for volunteers to help make our June 21–22 show a success. Whether you're an experienced show helper or just want to learn more about dressage, we’d love to have you join us!

📍 Roles include:
– Scribe
– Runner
– Ring Steward
– Set Up / Tear Down
– And other duties as needed!

💻 Sign up for a time and role that works for you at:
👉 centerlinedressage.com/cld-classic

Your help makes this show possible — thank you!

15/04/2025

We’ve only played with 2’s at home a couple of times, but when JJ asks, we answer! I couldn’t be more proud of the this weekend. He handled the electric atmosphere at the Midwest Horse Fair like a champ, and stepped up to do some pretty fantastic work! I’m blown away at the heart this horse has, and so grateful to Marsha Harshman for supporting his development. What an amazing experience, Team Tate Academy live and in person!

12/03/2025

Is dressage doomed?

No. And society doesn't need less dressage. We need more of it.

A noble pursuit would be to venture head first into the world of dressage. In doing so dressage will reward you with the tools you need to become a better version of yourself.

Dressage isn't an evil or a failure. Its the world's best teacher.

Dressage will teach you perseverance and stamina. It will teach you what it means to commit; dressage is a long, hard road.

It will teach you integrity, you can't trick your horse with your lies.

It will teach you how to carry on through failures, let downs, set backs, financial strain, physical injuries, fear, and utter heartbreak.

You'll learn about focus, body control, and how to regulate your emotions. You learn to communicate more effectively and you'll learn what it means to be fair and why reward is powerful. You'll learn the power of friendship.

Dressage will teach you that anger and hate are worthless fuels and that you're much better off filling your tank with play and joy.

You'll learn how to study and how to solve problems. Most importantly, you'll learn how to listen. You'll learn why being quiet is important, and why less is always more.

You'll learn to act with grace, poise and elegance under pressure, and how to smile when all you want to do is cry.

That transitions are everything, including the transitions within our own lives. The transition of friends, family, houses, jobs, cities, and priorities.

It will teach you that all worthy pursuits never have a shortcut.

It will teach you that taking care of your own body is as important as tending to your horse's.

Dressage will teach you to stand up straight, pay attention to the details, be more empathetic, develop your moral fiber and to love more deeply.

And that's something we should all have more of.

06/03/2025

LOVE this!!!

28/02/2025

SUPER excited to welcome Suzanne Galdun back March 15-16 at M&M Farm!!!

Auditors are welcome, $20/day and includes lunch.

We also have room for a couple more rides. Come experience her genius for yourself! From walk rides to FEI, she’s got something for every rider. You can even bring your western saddle!

To ride or audit please RSVP to [email protected]

11/02/2025

🚨 SAVE THE DATE!

IceBreaker, CLD 's annual spring schooling show held in conjunction with Springfield AVS, is April 26-27, 2025 at the IL State Fairgrounds and features BOTH Classic and Western Dressage.

It's a great way to...break the ice 😉... on the 2025 show season.

Entries are opening soon. Keep watching for details!

01/01/2025

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