Leah Stephen Dressage

03/31/2025

I couldn't be prouder of my students after an incredible weekend at the Alamo Dressage Association dressage competition! Your dedication, talent, and sportsmanship truly shined, and watching you ride with such grace and confidence was an absolute joy.

A special congratulations to Jordan Eaglin for earning Jr. High Point Champion!!! 🥇🦄Mattias won Reserve Champion FEI Horse, Erin Fetzer earned scores for regional champs on Sunny, a catch-ride horse graciously leant to her by Cathy Sleeper- Thanks a million!! Elizabeth Perry Eaglin and Samantha Henderson both rode their green to dressage boys beautifully and scored very well! —what amazing achievements! Each of you showcased the hard work you've put in, and beyond the blue ribbons and scores, it was your teamwork, perseverance, and love for the sport that stood out the most! 🥰

Thank you for making this experience so rewarding—not just for yourselves, but for everyone cheering you on. Keep striving, keep learning, and keep inspiring! I’m so lucky to be part of your journey. 💗

Thank you Alamo Dressage for putting on an incredibly well-run and FUN show!! The silent auction was a huge hit with our families! 😊

03/23/2025

Setbacks in dressage aren’t failures—they’re lessons. Every great rider has faced tough moments, but what sets them apart is their mindset. Instead of seeing mistakes as defeats, view them as valuable information. Your horse isn’t resisting to be difficult; there’s always a reason. Approach challenges with curiosity, not frustration.

You can’t always control the outcome, but you can control your attitude, preparation, and response. Focus on improving what’s within your power—your position, timing, and feel. One bad day doesn’t define your riding; progress isn’t linear. Dressage is a journey of refinement and patience.

Trust the process and remember why you started—the connection, the elegance, the harmony. Those moments will come again. The best riders aren’t the ones who never struggle; they’re the ones who refuse to quit. Keep going—your breakthrough is coming.

03/13/2025

03/12/2025

You can sponsor a class for as little as $55!! Please help! It's so easy.

03/10/2025

Dressage people, tack stores, ranch stores, vets, boarding barns- time to step up!!! I have asked, emailed, begged for help and have gotten zero response from our usual sponsors! What will it take to get dressage back to San Antonio?! I know the venue isn't a favorite, but it's all we have!

02/16/2025

Looking to buy a special Hanoverian with W, Q, F lines. Must be FEI potential. 16.3hh or above only. Must be 10 yrs or older. Changes started a plus. Please show me what you have! Serious buyer. Armando Dressage Albright Dressage

02/16/2025

To those brave riders learning dressage for the first time... 🤪

02/07/2025

There are many ways to help sponsor the spring dressage show in San Antonio! Small businesses- get advertised in our beautiful program, or donate something to the silent auction or prizes!

01/12/2025

The Alamo Dressage Association Spring Show is coming up in March! Please support the show by advertising in their show program (which is very professionally done) or sponsoring a class! It's easy and there are so many options. Click on this site to learn more! 🥰🐴

Show your support of local Dressage by joining today! Benefits include a Group Membership to the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), a subscription to USDF Connect magazine, discounts on educational events and more!

12/16/2024

For my students! This is such a great visual for you!

To prevent losing engagement and impulsion in the canter after your transition, imagine asking for the transition again on the second and third stride.

Avoid pushing into canter and think about lifting your horse into canter whilst maintaining a good balance that allows and encourages them to keep the weight on their outside hind leg.

A common mistake is for people to drop their weight forwards and to the inside, particularly if swinging their outside leg back for the transition, this kill the quality and can throw the horses balance out causing them to pick up the wrong lead.

Picture by Sandy Rambinowitz for Dressage Today

11/27/2024

This! Especially loved JJ Tate's

In recent months dressage has faced increased scrutiny, both from within and from outside of the horse world, and the Fédération Equestre Internationale recently held a special meeting to kick off in-depth discussions about the challenges currently impacting the discipline. We asked three particip...

11/20/2024

My students know...😉

11/16/2024

Come on out to the Retama Equestrian Center tack sale and holiday market!! Lots of vendors and tack! Saddle fitters, boot makers, and much much more! Today from 10am to 3pm! Inside indoor arena.