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2022 Dressage Riders Journal
Started Nov 21, 2021
6 year old, oldenburg, black and white geling. 17.3 hands
Started Nov 26, 2010
My beautiful dressage horse wants to be a jumper.
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The Walk Part 3 – Different Walks
MEDIUM WALK The medium walk is a clear, regular, and unconstrained walk of moderate lengthening. In the medium walk, you want to feel power and energy. Remaining on the bit, the horse walks energetically but calmly with even and determined steps, the hind feet touching the ground in front of the footprints of the forefeet. […]Straightness: Part Two
In dressage, straightness refers to the horse’s correct alignment from poll to tail, meaning its body follows a straight line when on straight tracks and maintains appropriate bend and balance on curves. A straight horse steps evenly, with its hind feet following precisely in the path of the front feet. This alignment is crucial not […]Get to Know Sarah Bradbury
“Sarah and her horse Brando have quite a long relationship. He was reclaimed from the jumper world with many issues and is now easily competing at Third Level and ready to move up to Fourth Level, and I see much more potential! Sarah is a wonderful team player and hard worker and has a great […]Straightness: Part One
Forward and Straight In the upcoming weeks and forever- keep this quote in mind. “Forward and straight. You can accomplish most anything when you have these two things” Straightness Defined A horse is straight when his body is properly aligned from poll to tail. In other words, the horse’s spine should match the line that […]“New Year, New Goals, and New Rides”: Ruth Featured in The Dressage Radio Show Podcast
Ruth joins Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIsaac once again on the Dressage Radio Show on January 14th, 2025 (ep. 761). She talks about Dressage Rider’s Journal for 2025, why it was created, and how to use it. Timestamp 12:40. Listen Now https://www.horseradionetwork.com/shows/dressage-radio-show/ Buy Dressage Rider’s Journal https://amzn.to/3lSA0qkWalk Q & A
The Walk – Why do we need to walk? How do we make changes to the walk?Get to Know Parker Watson
Yay for Parker Watson! Parker joined our team last winter and stepped right into the groove very easily. She is more mature and responsible than her years, and what a delightful energy she brings to the team! Ruth Hogan-Poulsen Meet Parker Watson – hunter/jumper turned dressage rider. Parker visited East Hill Farm in 2023 after […]Annual Adult Riding Camp
Last Updated: April 7, 2023 Two One-Week Sessions Offered Again in 2025 A great way to see if you like our training style and barn vibe is to join East Hill Farm’s popular one-week adult riding camp in May/June and September! For 2025, save these dates (and send in your deposits!) 😉 Yes, we typically pick […]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 […]Gifts Received
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The Difference Between Movements, Figures and Patterns Ruth Hogan-Poulsen
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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
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…
Posted on November 18, 2012 at 3:00pm
New information and rules about USDF Freestyle requirements!
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…
Posted on December 10, 2010 at 7:21am — 1 Comment
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Hi Ruth :) Pleased to meet you!
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!!
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