Dressage Headlines

Guenter Seidel a Multi-Olympic Medalist CDI Winner and Coach on his Systematic Training

Written by Betsy LaBelle - In Training - Thursday, August 22, 2019

Ascending to the international Grand Prix and working earnestly toward 2016 Olympic qualification with 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Zero Gravity, Guenter Seidel uses the same techniques he has developed through the years to top wins in CDI Read more

The Significance of a Horse’s Chest Sling Muscles Biomechanic Research by Hilary Clayton

Written by Betsy LaBelle - In Dressage - Friday, February 15, 2019

Seventeen years of collecting data on gait analysis for dressage horses in the equine laboratory at the McPhail Center at Michigan State University, biomechanics research veterinarian Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, DACVSMR, MRCVS, conducted studies to Read more

Elisabeth Williams’ Role as FEI Chief Steward

Written by Betsy LaBelle - In Dressage - Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Elisabeth Williams has been the FEI Chief Dressage Steward at every Adequan® Global Dressage Festival CDI for the past five years. Read more

Ken Adams and the 1990s Planning for the Equestrian Preserve in Wellington

Written by Betsy LaBelle - In Dressage - Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Wellington, Florida attracts passionate people. Read more

4* FEI Judge Christoph Hess Encourages Communication between Riders and Judges

Written by Betsy LaBelle - In Dressage - Saturday, December 15, 2018

FEI judges are increasingly encouraging riders to approach them and ask questions about their tests. Read more

Sports Media Announcer Nicho Meredith

Written by Betsy LaBelle - In Dressage - Sunday, September 23, 2018

Nicho Meredith’s number one goal as the announcer at the 12-week Adequan® Global Dressage Festival dressage competition series is making spectators, officials and riders comfortable and knowledgeable. Read more

Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén Reveals Training Insights

Written by Betsy LaBelle - In Training - Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Six-time Olympic rider for Sweden who has been competing during Wellington, Florida’s winter season for the past six years, Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén now prepares for her seventh Olympics Games this coming August in Rio de Janeiro. Read more

Chrystine Tauber: A Champion For Show Jumping

Written by Betsy LaBelle - In Dressage - Monday, June 25, 2018

Living in Wellington for many years, Chrystine Tauber serves as one of the international officials at the Winter Equestrian Festival. Read more