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Annual Adult Riding Camp

Last Updated: April 7, 2023 Two One-Week Sessions Offered Again in 2023 As of Spring 2023, my summer training slots are full. But, a great way to see if you like our training style and barn vibe is to join East Hill Farm’s popular one-week May/June and September adult riding camp!  East Hill Farm instructors […]

Introducting Freestyle to Non-Dressage Riders | Ruth Featured in Tack Box Talk Podcast

Ruth joined Oklahoma Equine Extension Specialist Kris Hiney on the February 13, 2023, episode of Tack Box Talk (ep. 113.) This is a great episode to share with non-dressage and non-freestyle riders, to get an understanding of this fun taste of musical freestyle! Ruth mentions her , as well as Ruth’s recommendations for strategic riding […]

Get to Know Nancy Grout

Graduate A USPC and eventing competitor since 12 years old, Adult Amateur Nancy Grout has been riding with Ruth Hogan-Poulsen since 2019. Adult Amateur Dressage Success in Retirement A New Hampshire High School teacher for 35+ years, Nancy rides Phoebe, a 15.1hh bay Paint/Thoroughbred mare. Nancy first reached out to Ruth in 2019 when Nancy […]

Green Gold for My Indoor Riding Arena Footing

Original Post: November 25, 2021 Updated: October 10, 2022 New Dressage Arena Footing Installation: Every rider loves a freshly groomed arena and everyone who grooms that arena loves an easy to maintain arena. By fall 2021, our East Hill Farm indoor arena was packing super hard every day and we had our eyes out for […]

Plan Your Horse Training with this Dressage Journal

I originally created this journal to help my students be better strategic riders. In the past 3+ years, many folks have written to thank me for the help during COVID travel restrictions and beyond. When they couldn’t get to their trainer, they went into their notes and “toolbox” from prior lessons to seek solutions! Ruth […]

Three Loop Serpentine: Fixing 3 Common Faults

What is a three loop serpentine in the dressage arena? The serpentine with several loops touching the long side of the arena consists of half circles connected by a straight line. When crossing the centerline, the horse should be parallel to the short side. Depending on the size of the half circles, the straight connection […]

Dressage Freestyle Choreography: Movements, Figures and Patterns

Many people ask me about the choreography of their freestyle pattern. One of the confusions surrounding a freestyle pattern is what is allowed and what is forbidden at a certain level. Before you can begin to build a pattern you need to know the difference between movements and figures so that you don’t try something […]

Riding Arena Sound System Tips

I’ve had a lot of people ask me about the best way to listen and ride to music.  There are a number of factors to consider. Safety First! Then, Music! Your safety and the safety of others riding with you is the number one priority, so be sure that your horse and the other horses […]

Engagement and Collection

Read “What is Collection Anyway?” before you read on! Collection and Your Horse When you collect your horse, you want to: Shorten the entire frame of the horse. Not just the neck. Load the hind legs as you shift the center of gravity back so there is more weight on the hind legs than on […]

Get to Know Sarah Cleland

Ruth Hogan Poulsen reflects on Sarah Cleland, Barn Manager and Instructor at East Hill Farm (Vermont), and then Sarah shares her tale of developing as a rider and instructor, as well as managing operations year-round at East Hill Farm. As the owner of East Hill Farm, I have to say that the quality management and […]

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The Difference Between Movements, Figures and Patterns Ruth Hogan-Poulsen

The Difference Between Movements, Figures and Patterns

Ruth Hogan-Poulsen







Many people ask me about the choreography of their freestyle pattern. One of the confusions surrounding a freestyle pattern is what is allowed and what is forbidden at a certain level. Before you can begin to build a pattern you need to know the difference between movements and figures so that you don't try something that is on the "forbidden" list at your level.





What is the… Continue

Posted on November 12, 2017 at 11:13pm

Practice and muscle memory

Perfect Practice Makes Perfect

January 31, 2017 / Ruth Hogan-Poulsen



What is Muscle Memory?



If you've ever worked on your posture or a set of aids for a movement on your horse, you've probably heard the words "muscle memory.” But what is this mysterious thing? Is it something real or just a part of dressage riders’ folklore? Can we do anything to make our learning more efficient, or should we be suspicious of "automatic" riding as less creative?



Discursive… Continue

Posted on November 5, 2017 at 9:20pm — 1 Comment

Questions you should ask BEFORE you get on that horse!



Last month we talked about the

questions that I ask every owner of a new horse coming into my barn.

Young or old, trained or untrained, it's essential to know as much about a new horse as possible.



This month I will talk about the

questions that I would ask BEFORE I (or one

of my staff) would get ON a new…
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Posted on November 18, 2012 at 3:00pm

New information and rules about USDF Freestyle requirements!

Quick tips and facts about the new Freestyle requirements! 


1.  There is a maximum time limit but NO minimum time.  Maximum time limit for all USDF freestyles is 5 minutes.  Your time begins when your horse moves off after the entry salute and ends at the final salute.  …
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Posted on June 27, 2011 at 12:31pm

How to change a flat tire on your horse trailer!





Yes, it’s true. S**t happens and yes, it happened to us on our trip to Fl. I thought I would share my experience and knowledge about changing a trailer tire so you can be more prepared if it happens to you.







1. Turn on your warning flashers for safety. As soon as you realize that you have blown a tire, start to slow down gradually…

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Posted on December 10, 2010 at 7:21am — 1 Comment

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At 3:31pm on November 13, 2017, Tina Collins said…

Hi Ruth :)  Pleased to meet you!

At 6:35pm on April 2, 2010, Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez said…
OMG, I just got in mail the Dressage Salsa CD, LOL. I love it, I will be dancing in the saddle! Everyone should have this!
At 11:23am on March 3, 2010, Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez said…
I am so excited about meeting up with you. You can't imagine! I look forward to doing lots of work on my Flip Cam on you!
At 6:24pm on November 30, 2009, Ruth Hogan Poulsen said…

At 6:24pm on November 30, 2009, Ruth Hogan Poulsen said…
Now You Can Get In the Holiday Spirit By Riding To Music That Actually Suits Your Horse's Rhythm and Tempo!

Don't miss out on the fun of dancing with your horse to holiday music!

If you are interested, you can hear some samples and visit the site!!

http://www.ruthhoganpoulsen.com/riding-with-soul-landing-page-holiday.html
At 9:40am on November 6, 2009, Tamara Hurst said…
thanks Ruth, great pics, encouraged by your accomplishments and the fun you are having along the way. Need one of those mechanical horses here in the Interlake,lol, as long as it comes with a coach.
Having a hard time getting my head around the fact riding is lifelong quest for improvement as I am an immediate results person (or else I dont go there) Good thing nobody pointed that out before I dove in.......
At 11:48am on September 7, 2009, Ruth Hogan Poulsen said…
Check out the short video of the Riding With Soul clinic i did for Hunter/Jumper kids!! They had a great time!

http://www.wcax.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=4106314&at1=News&h1=Equestrian Cross-Training&flvUri=&thirdpartymrssurl=
At 8:33am on August 25, 2009, Frankie & the Equicizer said…
You are "freekin" amazing Ruth!! So glad you are back in the saddle! Rocky is great for that isn't he.. letting you know "where ya at" before you actually get up and on :) Sandy is doing great!! Gets better a little each day. She will be rehabing and Mocha very soon I suspect! :) I LOVED the picture of your girls lined up!! I wanted to leave a comment somewhere about that.. but I guess I will just have to express right here in this message!lol.. I bet you are so proud!! Awesome! Much love from Ohio Ruth! Frankie & Sandy
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At 8:45pm on August 24, 2009, Frankie & the Equicizer said…
Dropped by to say hi Ruth! "Riding with Soul" Looks and sounds amazing! ;)
Love Frankie & Sandy
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At 4:29pm on August 1, 2009, Joy Lunn said…
Have joined thanks. Look forward to it.
 
 
 

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