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Mind Your Dressage Manners

You've memorized your test and studied your rulebook, but there are some niceties that you should know about so that you aren't inadvertently offending your judge before you've even started your test. Veteran dressage judge Cindy Sydnor offers a judge's point of view on these unwritten rules..
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Show with Confidence

If you are new to showing or have been away from the show pen for a while, there are some steps you can take to boost your confidence in order to help your horse perform his best. Begin by selecting a show and the classes in which you'd like to compete. Attend a similar event as a spectator to familiarize yourself with the performances and the standards for tack, apparel and grooming. 
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Equine Joint Health Glossary

Your horse’s joints take a pounding. Everyday wear and tear can cause cumulative damage, plus there’s the risk of trauma that increases with athletic demands. Soundness and performance suffer as a result of joint-related issues. Awareness of your horse’s joint health is important, but equine joint anatomy and the science associated with care options can be mind-boggling. Here is a guide to the key words that will help you translate the vet-speak and understand the treatment and prevention of various joint problems. 
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Slideshow: Road to the Horse

Road to the Horse, dubbed the world championship of colt-starting, celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. from March 15-17, 2013. This was the first year the event had been held at the Horse Park's Alltech Arena, and the venue was packed full for all three days of this unique competition.
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Dressage Geometry Guide

Dressage is a sport of precision. Details matter, and in the show-ring, you do need to sweat the small stuff. No matter what the competition looks like, you can focus on presenting your horse at his best and riding to maximize your score. Performing an accurate test with correct geometry ensures that you won’t lose unnecessary points, and will give you the edge every time. Cindy Sydnor, a longtime dressage judge and examiner for the United States Dressage Federation instructor/trainer program, shows you how. 
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Horse Calendar Wallpaper

Add some equine flair to your home or office computer. Check back throughout 2013 as we add free exclusive downloadable desktop wallpapers for each month of the year.
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