Tommy Fahey Horsemanship

08/21/2025

Reward every try, build lasting confidence. Guy McLean

08/21/2025

08/19/2025

When riding corners, you should only ride them as deep as the smallest circle required for the level at which your horse is currently working.

For example, if you are working at British Dressage Introductory level, the smallest circle you’ll be expected to perform is 20-meters. Therefore, the corners you ride will be fairly shallow, not much deeper than the arc of a 20-meter circle. Elementary horses are expected to negotiate 10-meter circles, so the corners you ride will be correspondingly deeper.

This rule ensures that your horse stays relaxed and well within his comfort zone. He’ll be able to maintain the correct rhythm as he moves through the corners without variance in the tempo. He’ll also be less likely to lose his balance and fall onto his inside shoulder or his forehand, and he won’t swing his quarters out in an attempt to evade a degree of bend that is beyond his capability.

However, this rule is temporarily broken if you are preparing to turn down the center line or ride across the diagonal. In which case, you may need to ride the corners fractionally deeper.

08/17/2025

08/04/2025

Another incredible test today with Gillyana JL scoring a 74.048% at 2-3!

Check out these comments from the Judge!

“Wow! That is how to ride this test! Looks effortless. Horse nicely on your invisible aids and in harmony. Unlimited potential! Training on track”

I think I did the dressage!

08/03/2025

Well today didn’t suck!

71.905% showing Gillyana JL, 2nd level test 3, qualifying is for Regionals!

So thankful to have the opportunity to develop this amazing horse!

Huge thanks to:
JLdressage LLC
Perfect Stride Equestrian
Elizabeth Mount

Vet: Springfield Equine Service Dr. Huntington
Farrier: Brian Clegg

Boots: Indy Equestrian

Grooming: EspanaSilk Grooming Products