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The Hidden Attributes of Great Horses
To any dressage rider who will ever own a truly rare and special horse, you are among the most fortunate. When you spend time with this...
Steve Wolgemuth
Sep 14, 20243 min read


Typical Mistakes Dressage Trainers Make When Horse Shopping
When I decided to devote myself full-time to helping dressage riders find special horses in Europe, I imagined my clientele would be...
Steve Wolgemuth
Jul 21, 20246 min read


Picking Great Dressage Horses Is Very Different Than Training and Teaching.
As a young dressage professional and showing Grand Prix, I felt that the hard work I had put into my riding education was paying off. And...
Steve Wolgemuth
Jul 21, 20244 min read


Seven Hacks For Picking A Great Dressage Foal - Hack #1: The Right Amount Of Energy
I often hear about international dressage riders buying foals in hopes of someday owning a dream horse they couldn’t otherwise afford....
Steve Wolgemuth
Jul 20, 20242 min read


Seven Hacks For Picking A Great Dressage Foal - Hack #2: The Right Footing
In my retirement years as a dressage professional, I’ve discovered an activity that is really enjoyable; foal shopping in Europe. If you...
Steve Wolgemuth
Jul 19, 20243 min read


Seven Hacks For Picking A Great Dressage Foal - Hack #3: Evaluate The Gaits With The Right Focus
Looking at foals can be like looking into a room through a keyhole. You can’t see the whole picture, only parts of it. While there is no...
Steve Wolgemuth
Jul 18, 20242 min read


Seven Hacks For Picking A Great Dressage Foal - Hack #4: Factor In Bloodlines
Breeders and professionals with knowledge of dressage horse bloodlines can be a terrific help. This is one of the great advantages that...
Steve Wolgemuth
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Seven Hacks For Picking A Great Dressage Foal - Hack #5: Look At The Mare’s Movement and Type
When looking at a foal, it requires a sharp eye to see the important moments when the foal shows you its best movement. It requires an...
Steve Wolgemuth
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Seven Hacks For Picking A Great Dressage Foal - Hack #6: Look For Clues As To The Foal’s Demeanor
I have a 35 year old mare in our barn who everyone adores. She is smart, affectionate, and has always been the most wonderful riding...
Steve Wolgemuth
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Seven Hacks For Picking A Great Dressage Foal - Hack #7: Form Your Opinion At The Right Age
The prevalent myth that foals look their best at 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months, and 3 years is not a hard, fast rule. I think it’s time to...
Steve Wolgemuth
Jul 14, 20242 min read


What's a Good Walk For A Dressage Prospect?
Admittedly, when we talk about a dressage horse that’s a great mover, we are typically thinking about the trot, maybe the canter, and...
Steve Wolgemuth
Jun 18, 20248 min read
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