Up Hill Dressage Stables LLC

06/12/2023

Gorgeous sculpture in Milan, Italy

06/16/2021

Lovely morning, enjoying the view.

12/07/2020

Christmas 🎄 sweater schooling shows = warm and festive!

We had a great time Vintage Valley Sport Horses. I'm so proud of Melissa Jamison and Leggy--it was a cold and busy atmosphere but she and her horse got some 8.5s! They are working really hard and I think we will see some 9s next time. Looking forward to 2021!

Come train with us! We specialize in winter workouts! 💪

11/22/2020

Sunday is saddle pad and polo wrap cleaning day!

Loving my new tack room laundry!

Many upgrades at ! Come check us out!

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11/22/2020

What a great day full of lessons! We are earning our turkey for next week!

Speaking of Thanksgiving, we are doing a BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL!

If you book in for boarding and training for 3 months--get a monthly free lesson AND a private yoga session! Get results for both you and your horse's body--winter time is the best time to get to the arena/gym to have a great show season! Send us a message and mention that you saw this post!

11/01/2020

Brrr! Winter is here! Thinking of warmer days and great training sessions with Debbie McDonald. Don't let the time change get you down--now is the best time to start working towards 2021! Check out our updated website for new lesson and training packages!

Up Hill Stables LLC Dressage training in Northern Virginia

07/14/2020

Great article.

Losgelassenheit, hard to say, and what does it really mean? Christoph Hess explains why we need to know, and how to achieve it…
"Losgelassenheit means suppleness combined with looseness and the complete absence of any tension. Regularity in the gaits can only be correct when the movement goes through a swinging back. The horse’s muscles must work in an unconstrained, free and easy manner."
https://www.horsemagazine.com/thm/2018/02/understanding-the-german-training-system-with-christoph-hess/

06/18/2020

In France, I grew up with this training idea of the accordion feel for the top line of the horse. I just love the illustration.

Dressage Solutions Sunday Tip from Vita Flex: To increase your horse’s elasticity ...

"Imagine his topline as a giant accordion, breathing in and out. Play with mild increases and decreases in his pace, letting his body move quietly through its spectrum." —Jeremy Steinberg

🎨 Illustration by Sandy Rabinowitz

06/14/2020

Great lesson with Gunnar Ostergaard. Thanks Carol Thomas for trusting me with your Gentle man.

04/28/2020

Finaly my tack room extension has arrived and is connected to the barn. Now we will work on finishing it up with insulation, electrical, plumbing, washer, drier...Husband is working really hard to make me happy!❤ Still have a couple stalls available. Contact me if interested.