Leading Edge Dressage

05/31/2026

Perfect day for a horse show! Lots of great riders came down the centerline today. Great venue, great scribe, and lots of grate volunteers.

05/27/2026

I will be riding as long as I can!!

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05/27/2026

No exit or entrance tracks. What do you think?

05/17/2026

🌟 EXCITING NEWS for young horse owners, riders, and breeders! 🌟

Starting this year, ESDCTA is offering a NEW year-end awards division: Breed Show & Young Horse High Score Awards!

These new awards are offered in two categories:

🏆 In-Hand High Score Award: Open to horses competing in sport horse in-hand classes at ESDCTA-recognized shows, including ESDCTA Memorial Weekend Dressage and other eligible breed shows.

Requirements include:
- 2 scores from in-hand classes from 2 different judges
- 8 volunteer hours
- Horse owner must be an ESDCTA member (horse handler does not need to be!)

🏆 Materiale High Score Award: Open to 3, 4, and 5 year old horses competing in materiale classes at ESDCTA-recognized shows.

Requirements include:
- 3 scores from materiale classes from 3 different judges at 3 different shows
- 8 volunteer hours
- Rider must be an ESDCTA member

Full details are available on our website under the ‘Awards’ menu, and then the ‘Dressage Year End Awards Rules’ section. 🔗 Or, click here: https://esdcta.org/awards/dressage-year-end-awards-rules/

Questions? Please contact [email protected]! 📧

05/09/2026

Uneven tack can be one of the problems that affect your dressage scores. Leather can get stretched as it ages. While many people know the stirrup leather can stretch, did you know the reins can too? When a horse is consistently heavier on one rein, after a while the tabs can become uneven. You think you are riding evenly in the contact, but you may not be. It’s best to get out the tape measure! Don’t let crooked or uneven tack get in the way of a great centerline and halt!!

04/24/2026

We have a rare opportunity at Leading Edge Dressage. An onsite lease option on one of our amazing horses. North Star (Stella) Dam of Van Halen DR and Santana DR who is back to work and taking a break from mom duty. She is getting fit and loves having a job. Currently at 1st level fitness, but has knowledge up to 3rd that will start showing itself as she gets stronger. This is a great opportunity to train with a USDF Gold medalist and L grad with distinction, and possibly an opportunity to show as well. Lease will include weekly lessons. Lisa is a kind compassionate teacher that specializes in the "how and Why" of riding. Message Lisa if you want to discuss this opportunity

04/20/2026

04/19/2026

I was grateful the rain ended just in time to start our Dressage Seat Equitation clinic today! Commonwealth Dressage and Combined Training Association: CDCTA asked if I would come give a clinic on DSE so that people can see what DSE is all about. I jumped at the opportunity, because this is where it all begins and ends. Rider biomechanics are what makes equitation work, and being an effective rider matters as well. Sometimes just a small change in position can change everything for the better. I love being able to create even a little more harmony between horse and rider pairs. It is so rewarding. While the current EVH1 concerns kept our numbers low it gave me an opportunity to focus on individual riders and their particular needs. I was impressed with the progress, and happy that the auditors asked so many great questions. All and all it was a lovely day.

I did create a downloadable pdf on this subject, send me a message if you would like to get a copy.