At the highest levels of dressage a double bridle is mandatory — a point of contention often debated on amongst industry riders and trainers alike. According to the professionals I spoke with, the rule exists solely because of tradition. The...
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On March 16th, we published an article titled “What’s In My Ring Bag? 7 Things Andy Kocher’s Groom Won’t Leave the Barn Without.” While the article contained a list of useful items for ringside use, the message of the piece...
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When my father was 12 years old he snuck out of school. He and a friend had heard there were budgies (parakeets) kept a few blocks away in the lane behind someone’s house. They knew leaving the grounds was against...
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While abuse and misconduct in the sporting world were once brushed under the proverbial rug, we're living in an age of frank discussion - or at least, we're moving in that direction. And frankly, it's about damn time that light...
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Can we get a standing ovation for Peter Pletcher? As one of the top hunter/jumper trainers in the U.S. and winner of the World Champion Hunter Rider Professional finals in 2002, 2004 and 2007, he's a guy who knows his...
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