by Amy Dahlgren | Dec 12, 2020 | Tips, Training Tips, 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...
by Amy Dahlgren | Feb 19, 2018 | Amy, Tips, Training Tips, Winter
Why do I love dressage? For me, riding horses isn’t a means to an end. It isn’t all about competing or being in the spotlight. Don’t get me wrong- I like to do well and win prizes just like everyone else. But the real reason I love dressage are those...
by Amy Dahlgren | Nov 10, 2017 | Samantha, Training Tips
I recently have had the extreme honor of leasing Amy’s Prix St. Georges gelding, Bo. I have known Amy and Bo for several years and have seen Amy retrain him after he had spent some time in a program that didn’t work well for him. I have ridden Bo a handful of...
by Amy Dahlgren | Jul 6, 2017 | Guest Bloggers, Tips, Training Tips
Guest Blogger Mari Monda Zdunic joins us again! “Doubt caused indecision. Indecision causes inaction. Inaction causes us to put the important back there where the unimportant things reside. Inaction cause idleness and additional doubt. It builds a wall between...
by Amy Dahlgren | Jun 28, 2017 | Samantha, Tips, Training Tips, Uncategorized
Recently I have been riding three very different horses but a theme has come to light during my lessons which is my bad habit of micromanaging. I think dressage riders have an especially tough task in avoiding micromanaging their horses during rides. Dressage attracts...
by Amy Dahlgren | May 22, 2017 | Training Tips
So have you ever thought you knew something only to realize later how clueless you were? I have taken many lessons from fabulous trainers who would tell me how important straightness is. Every day we would work on my position being straight and my horse...
Amy Dahlgren of Dahlgren Dressage is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist offering quality dressage instruction in central Virginia.