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Karen Erickson Dressage Ponies Karen Erickson Dressage specializes in oversized ponies and small horses. Karen Erickson Dressage Ponies {KEDP} resides in beautiful Central California.
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Her facility, Wiregrass Acres, is a private full service dressage barn offering training, tailored lessons, breeding, and sales, both domestic and international. KEDP specializes in the production and development of high quality dressage ponies (and small horses!), as well as providing positive instruction; customizing each program specifically to the needs of the horse’s abilities and rider’s go

als. It started as a quest for the perfect dressage pony, and morphed into a full fledged breeding program. KEDP strives to create the perfect pony partner for dressage. There is a special emphasis on rideability, but also the proper attributes to be competitive in dressage. At KEDP, the goal is quick hind ends, fancy front ends, and high trainability. All young stock has bloodlines that have been ridden by KEDP and been proven in the show ring. Show age ponies have been fully evaluated for temperament and trainability. The end goal at KEDP is to provide the buyer with a fun, yet capable pony!

22/08/2024
19/08/2024

So this is not great video, but after just my third ride on Annie, I’m starting to think she is a baby genius!

My little firecracker! #🧨 #❤️
29/07/2024

My little firecracker! #🧨 #❤️

Don’t forget to stop and eat the flowers!
29/07/2024

Don’t forget to stop and eat the flowers!

Miss Annie will be coming home from being broke very soon. She is getting stronger and more expressive day by day. I’m...
22/07/2024

Miss Annie will be coming home from being broke very soon. She is getting stronger and more expressive day by day. I’m very excited to ride my next sassy girl!!!

Baby girl finally shed that fluffy coat, after the heat wave…
19/07/2024

Baby girl finally shed that fluffy coat, after the heat wave…

Astoria! I have Tori’s baby by Bernstein available until I ride her, then all bets are off!
17/07/2024

Astoria! I have Tori’s baby by Bernstein available until I ride her, then all bets are off!

Tori doesn’t do anything half-assed! #💯
08/07/2024

Tori doesn’t do anything half-assed! #💯

Hmmm🤔 Wonder if he lost his lunch? #😬 #🕷 #🕸️
08/07/2024

Hmmm🤔 Wonder if he lost his lunch? #😬 #🕷 #🕸️

We are up at the crack of dawn to beat the horrible heat. Tori would hate it if we didn’t go zip around the arena or a ...
03/07/2024

We are up at the crack of dawn to beat the horrible heat. Tori would hate it if we didn’t go zip around the arena or a trail.

24/06/2024

This pony is pretty amazing. She is a total sponge. I just started doing a bit of half steps to encourage her to take more weight behind and show more expression. This is new to me, as my homebreds have too much expression…😂 And as soon as I really got good counter canter, she refused to do any more changes because she is like a soldier on a mission. I have had to really get creative to make her understand that now I want her to change!

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Second and last pregnancy. Aliana (Sir Sinclair x Idocus) x Escamillo. Not a pony, (although I just noticed that...
19/06/2024

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Second and last pregnancy. Aliana (Sir Sinclair x Idocus) x Escamillo. Not a pony, (although I just noticed that Allie does have some pony in her background, which probably explains her very small size), but I am pretty excited!

Not thrilled…
15/06/2024

Not thrilled…

Pregnancies are coming late this year. This is Freestyle x Cinemax! 😊
13/06/2024

Pregnancies are coming late this year. This is Freestyle x Cinemax! 😊

That’s what she thinks of me and my stinking politeness lessons. #🙈
05/06/2024

That’s what she thinks of me and my stinking politeness lessons. #🙈

05/06/2024

Super excited to see how well Kristine is doing with her pony Cartman (AKA Cinematic) that she bought from me just about a month ago. He is Adelyn x Cinemax.

Mr. Innocent…🤔 As long as you don’t count chewing my shoes, his leash, the dog bowls, pens, papers, blankets, hats, sock...
31/05/2024

Mr. Innocent…🤔 As long as you don’t count chewing my shoes, his leash, the dog bowls, pens, papers, blankets, hats, socks, remote controls, hair bands, glasses, and every dog bed in his way. Because the 50 different chew toys aren’t enough. But he’s pretty, so there’s that… lover

TBT! I honestly don’t remember if this was fun for me. I think my heart was always in my throat, even over these small...
30/05/2024

TBT! I honestly don’t remember if this was fun for me. I think my heart was always in my throat, even over these small jumps. I did love this little horse, Cutter. But I’ll stick with flat ground! #😬 #ᴛʙᴛ

She is such a good girl. She still gets anxious and distracted in the ring, but we always win the warm up!
28/05/2024

She is such a good girl. She still gets anxious and distracted in the ring, but we always win the warm up!

All the pretty ponies…
25/05/2024

All the pretty ponies…

Sweet girls.
23/05/2024

Sweet girls.

21/05/2024

My sweet girl Cammie is really coming around. A year ago I wouldn’t have thought this was possible. She was full of fear and had no trust. Now she is just blossoming. She is still so butt high and growing and fighting to stay uphill, but she does everything I ask as best she can without arguing with me. I don’t want to push her until she’s mature enough to really shine, so we are just concentrating on the stuff for the 6 year old futurity at champs for now. We got some decent scores from 67-71% at her first real show. 😊

Baby girl has arrived healthy and beautiful! I am already in love! #❤️
13/05/2024

Baby girl has arrived healthy and beautiful! I am already in love! #❤️

30/04/2024

Violet did so great with Harley, she did some P&P and changes. She is 12, and Harley is not an easy ride. She dug deep and tried the movements with collection, not just as tricks in a first level frame. Go girl!

Phelpsie!!! ❤️❤️❤️
28/04/2024

Phelpsie!!! ❤️❤️❤️

24/04/2024

Cammie is definitely butt high right now, but she’s still trying so hard to move up in the world!

He’s coming along! He tries so hard, but still lacks balance and strength. But very nice to ride when I feel in contro...
20/04/2024

He’s coming along! He tries so hard, but still lacks balance and strength. But very nice to ride when I feel in control! His canter depart (pic is just normal canter)is still a bit of a rocket launch with just the smallest aid, but we’re working on it. But as with the rest with this bloodline, he wants to work, and never says no. We’ll get there when we get there. He is definitely making me have second thoughts on my statement that the “full sibling brother goes on sale upon dropping onto the ground!” I want a filly, but I’d be happy with another boy from this combo. 😂 Sir Sinclair x Gaudi SSF #❤️ #2020

Beautiful Cinematic!
17/04/2024

Beautiful Cinematic!

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Cinemax at the jog
Cinemax at the jog

Does anyone else’s Pivo do this? Mine does it all the time. Can someone come up with something better??? Pivo will just deny that it happens. There has to be some techie guru who can come up with something better. I’ll contribute!!!! #pivo #pivosucks #pivoproblems #pivocentral #pivovideo #pivochallenge #helpme #helpmevideo

Annie!
Annie!

So this is not great video, but after just my third ride on Annie, I’m starting to think she is a baby genius! #smartypants #mare #smart #genius #soeasy #pony #ponylove #ponydressage #dressagepony

I am so proud of Cammie! The left to right is 100%, and the weaker right to left is 50-75%, depending on the day. I know the lighting isn’t great, and the stupid Pivo cuts off my legs if I get too close…🙈 But no matter, she is a good girl who always tries hard for me!!!!! #❤️ #changes #grp #germanridingpony #oversizedpony #dressagepony #ponydressage #workerbee #mare #marelove #sweetgirl #allheart

My next up and coming pony, Annie! She is very forward and happy to work. She got turned down when she was for sale for being a girl, being too small, having no bling (yes, really)… Now she’s mine and the future looks bright! #❤️ #dressagepony #future #younghorse #workerbee #ponydressage #dressage #smallbutmighty #ponypower #ferrari #herewego

Not her best work, but I like how she is keeping time with me. No clucking during the test is just a suggestion, right? At least when I write the new rules… #dressagerules2024 #rulesbykaren #cluckingawesome #cluckaway #newrules #newrule #newsheriffintown #writingmyownrules #pony #ponydressage #dressagepony #dressagehorses #dressagetraining #piaffe #grandprixtraining #someday #hopefully #🤞🏻

Practicing our extended to collected to extended trot. Love my pony! #Love #InstaGood #PhotoOfTheDay#Fashion #Beautiful #Happy #PicOfTheDay #Follow #Me #Summer #Insta #Nature #Girl #Fun #Style #Smile #InstaLife #Fitness #Pony #Ponies #PonyLove#PonyLover #instagood #photooftheday #trending #explorepage #viralpost #nofilter #life #beauty

These are not her best changes, but this is a huge deal for Tori because Tori thinks she rules the world, and therefore doesn’t love for me to tell her when to change. But we are making progress!!! 😊 #sohappy #makingprogress #thinkssherulestheworld #germanridingpony #newforestpony #bossygirl #sofun #quick #bepatient #goodthingscometothosewhowait #smartypants #cocky #pony #ponies #poniesponiesponies #poniesofinstagram #poniesofinsta

Cammie getting stronger!
Cammie getting stronger!

This pony is pretty amazing. She is a total sponge. I just started doing a bit of half steps to encourage her to take more weight behind and show more expression. This is new to me, as my homebreds have too much expression…😂 And as soon as I really got good counter canter, she refused to do any more changes because she is like a soldier on a mission. I have had to really get creative to make her understand that now I want her to change!

So how did you lose the tip of your tongue? #noselfpreservation #determination #idiotic #accidentwaitingtohappen #lordhelpher #thisiswhywecanthavenicethings #alwaysintosomething #🤦🏻‍♀️

Right back to work, and she loves every minute of it! #queen #hardworker #hardcharger #halfsteps #getit #getitgirl #mygirl #astoria #nevergonnaletyougo #pony #ponydresage #dressagepony #goodthingscomeinsmallpackages

I never realize how much I talk to my horses, as if they can understand me. Hopefully she can just tell how much I missed her. Welcome home Tori! ❤️❤️❤️ #bestpony #bestponyever #sweet #sassy #sasshole #forward #fun #dressagepony #ponydressage #mylittlepony #mylittleferrari #poniesponiesponies #poniesofinstagram

Winner winner, Chicken Dinner! I’m pretty sure riding a horse was on her bucket list. #chickenfriends #goodtimes #bucketlist #winner #chickendinner

So incredibly happy with Cammie these past couple of weeks. She finally completely trusts me, and is trying extra hard to please. A month ago I couldn’t counter canter more than a stride or two, and rein back scared her. She showed second level and conquered both those things despite being a bit quick and slightly nervous leaving the group comfort zone. Fell out of counter canter once, and went crooked in one reinback, and tried to rein back on center line to make up for it! But most things were her just being overzealous. There’s that fine line between too much try and too much half halt. She has the biggest heart of any horse I have ridden, it just took a while for her to give it to me. ❤️❤️❤️ One of these days I’ll share the fails reel! 😂#bigheart #marecrushmonday #sweet #germanridingpony #pony #ponydressage #dressagepony #ponies #poniesofinstagram

Finally getting decent canter to walks. I’m sure they’ll disappear in the tests! 😂

Super excited to see how well Kristine is doing with her pony Cartman (AKA Cinematic) that she bought from me just about a month ago. He is Adelyn x Cinemax.

Cammie starting to stay up and keep her bootie under her. It’s no easy feat! #up #upupup #uptransitionsdowntransitions #secondlevel #secondleveldressage #gettingthere #slowlybutsurely #pony #ponies #poniesponiesponies #ponydressage #dresssagepony #dressage #hardwork #hardworkpaysoffs

Anybody catch the plate number on that coyote??? (Thank goodness Cinemax is a solid citizen!) #wth #coyote #interruption #whatwasthat #wileecoyote #goodpony #yikes #ponydressage #😳 #😂

Cammie
Cammie

My sweet girl Cammie is really coming around. A year ago I wouldn’t have thought this was possible. She was full of fear and had no trust. Now she is just blossoming. She is still so butt high and growing and fighting to stay uphill, but she does everything I ask as best she can without arguing with me. I don’t want to push her until she’s mature enough to really shine, so we are just concentrating on the stuff for the 6 year old futurity at champs for now. We got some decent scores from 67-71% at her first real show. 😊

Happy happy joy joy! #filly #babyhorse #happiness #morningworkout #jumparound #happyhappy #happyhappyjoyjoy

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