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 19, 2021 | 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,...
by Amy Dahlgren | Feb 19, 2021 | 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...
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...
Amy Dahlgren of Dahlgren Dressage is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist offering quality dressage instruction in central Virginia.