Peachy Keen Equestrian

06/23/2025

Heat index here is 141 today!!

06/21/2025

06/17/2025

Thank for babysitting your old Mum London!

06/17/2025

Burning Starr and Jaylen Vinson finished on 37.5 penalties. Second place in thier first 3 phase!

06/17/2025

Look at that halt!

06/17/2025

London House 65.4%! Love my angel muffin!

06/17/2025

A very successful weekend at Foxberry Farms for the PKE crew! So proud of these little ladies!

06/13/2025

So proud of my 10yo daughter… way to watch out for your horse. … but you still gonna pop over something for mum today. 🤷🏻‍♀️

06/12/2025

Your future self is being built right now whether you act or avoid.

Progress and excuses both take time.

Only one moves you forward.

06/11/2025

Wednesday Wisdom... When prepare for the competitive season, remember your ABC's.

Accuracy - The movements are not a means to an end. Rather they prepare the horse for the work to come. Riding accurate geometry in your test not only prepares the horse for the next movement or level, but it also demonstrates the quality of the training to date.

Basics - The horse's test is only as good as his/her foundational training. If the horse is struggling with the basics, the more advanced parts of the test will also be a struggle. The Training Pyramid and the purpose statement on the test provide valuable insights into which aspects of the horse's training are a priority at that level and each level builds on the previous levels. So, it is imperative that the horse and rider have a good understanding of what is expected and that they learn to execute those directives properly in order to be successful.

Collective Marks - If you read the collective marks, it gives a pretty clear picture of what the judge is looking for in the horse and rider. The Gaits, Impulsion, Submission, Rider's Position & Seat and Rider's Correct and Effective Use of the Aids - essentially, does the horse move as it should and does the rider support the horse adequately and correctly. If the horse and rider are working correctly in regards to the collective marks, the scores for the individual movements of the test should score well also, so long as the rider rides an accurate test.

You DO NOT need a big, fancy horse to do well in dressage... You do need to be diligent in your training in order to optimize the natural ability of your horse. Not every horse will make it to Grand Prix. But good, quality dressage training will improve your horse's mind and body, so that he or she becomes a willing and happy partner.