by HorseMinute.com | Nov 5, 2025 | Dressage
A record 11 Hong Kong riders will compete across all three equestrian disciplines—dressage, show jumping, and eventing—at this year’s National Games held at the Guangming International Equestrian Centre in Shenzhen. Hong Kong has a history of success with six medals...
by HorseMinute.com | Nov 4, 2025 | Dressage
This article highlights the hands-on apprenticeship program at Elk River Livestock, a regenerative ranch in rural Colorado, where young agricultural apprentices like Jackson Watford learn climate-smart ranching techniques. Under the mentorship of experienced rancher...
by HorseMinute.com | Nov 4, 2025 | Dressage
The article discusses the traditional view in classical dressage that a double bridle signifies a fully trained horse and rider, a notion rooted in military practices from 300 years ago. Historically, bits have been used since ancient times, with severe training...
by HorseMinute.com | Nov 3, 2025 | Dressage
Aoife Brady-Dolan, a dressage rider from Cavan, is retraining her former racehorse Rí to become a skilled dressage competitor. Living and training in Killinkere with her husband Darrell, Aoife has successfully transitioned Rí from racing to dressage, recently...
by HorseMinute.com | Nov 3, 2025 | Dressage
Maryland uniquely honors its colonial and English heritage by designating jousting as its official state sport in 1962, making it the first state to recognize a sport in this way. Unlike the medieval combat image often associated with jousting, modern Maryland...
by HorseMinute.com | Nov 3, 2025 | Dressage
Steady Horse, led by horseman Noah T.Y., is transforming modern horsemanship with its “Connection Over Control” training system, which emphasizes building trust and communication between horse and rider rather than relying on dominance or coercion. The...
