8 Simple Habits for Effortless Horse Grooming
Horse grooming and horsemanship is a marathon - not a sprint. Truly considerate grooming comes from nutrition, hard work, and thoughtful management of your horse's environment. This only seems more time-consuming than finding a magic potion or grooming spray, but it's...
7 Reasons Why You Should Lease a Horse
Leasing a horse can indeed be more affordable than purchasing one! And there are other fabulous reasons to explore leasing, too. Leasing a horse is a stepping stone to horse ownership. Buying a horse can be emotional, expensive, and overwhelming at times. It's the...
12 Horse Grooming Tricks for Your Next Horse Show
Getting ready for a horse show is mostly planning when to do things; the rest is using the best tools and techniques for epic show ring turnout! Clip your horse well in advance of your horse show Some horses, especially the dark bays and chestnuts, will have a...
What to expect when your mare is “expecting”
This guide is intended for mare owners and farm attendants who will be attending a foaling, to help familiarize them with the process. This is not meant to guide the diagnosis or treatment of problems in a foaling mare, as this should be done with the help of your veterinarian.
Staying Fit Despite the Weather!
No matter where you live, there comes a time when the weather makes it feel impossible to continue training and exercising your horse. Similar to people, it can be hard for a horse to stay fit when they are exercised sporadically, especially due to changing weather.
You Want To Do What? In The Winter!
It may seem like mission impossible, but bathing your horse in winter can be done. Mostly! When to give your horse a full bath in cold weather: If you have an indoor, draft-free wash rack with unlimited hot water and a solarium, you are set. If not,...
Tips for horse grooming in winter!
Tips for horse grooming in winter! The purpose of grooming your horse in the winter. That shiny bloom of a horse's coat comes from skin! A horse's natural oil, called sebum, is produced in the skin and creates that mirror-like...
Best Warm up Exercises During Winter to Loosen up Your Horse
Properly warming up slowly and gently during cold weather will help loosen up the horse’s muscles, increase blood flow, help maintain flexibility to prevent injury.
Snowmageddon 2021
Its been a crazy week for us and in honor of all the snow Im going to post a series of winter weather tips and tricks. Stay tuned and I hope now that I am posting these we will have Spring quickly arrive! Stay warm and stay safe. Amy
Staying Warm and Safe in the Saddle This Winter
While there’s nothing quite like heading out for a ride in a picturesque snowscape, winter riding does not come without its fair share of headaches. Here’s some tips for staying warm and safe in the saddle this winter. Protective Layers & Dry Feet Layering up is a...
About Dahlgren Dressage
Amy Dahlgren of Dahlgren Dressage is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist offering quality dressage instruction in central Virginia.