by Amy Dahlgren | Feb 20, 2021 | Winter
How to Keep Your Horse Fit Through Challenging 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...
by Amy Dahlgren | Feb 18, 2021 | Winter
Best Warm up Exercises During Winter to Loosen up Your Horse Imagine going out for a run on a cold day and immediately taking off at a brisk run. For most of us, that would be really uncomfortable, maybe painful, and put you at risk of injury. Research shows horse’s...
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 | Feb 6, 2018 | Amy, Tips, Uncategorized
The last few months have been so busy. My family moved from Richmond, VA to Lexington, KY. No small feat for a family of 6! We started new jobs, new schools and of course we moved horses. Needless to say I haven’t had a whole lot of extra time to blog. It seems like...
Amy Dahlgren of Dahlgren Dressage is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist offering quality dressage instruction in central Virginia.