Dressage
2009 FEI General Assembly Wrap Up Report
This report contains a summary of the main decisions taken by the FEI General Assembly other than those related to the restructuring of the organisation and Clean Sport.
Video: US Olympic Rider Lisa Wilcox on Throughness
In the October 2009 issue of Dressage Today magazine, Lisa Wilcox explains how to achieve throughness--when energy moves through the horse’s body with no blocks, allowing the topline to swing without tension. Lateral and longitudinal suppleness are essential in developing throughness. Shoulder-fore, transitions and half halts can be helpful teaching tools. The exercise of spiraling in and out works on suppleness using these tools.
Great Britain's Laura Bechtolsheimer Acquires New Grand Prix Horse
Laura Bechtolsheimer, a regular on Great Britain's Senior National Team, has recently added a new addition to her stable. Telwell has won a number of young horse Grand Prix classes in Germany, and Laura is getting back to basics with him.
FEI Delays Implementation of New Prohibited Substances List until 5 April 2010
The FEI has announced today (1 December) that the FEI Bureau has passed a Resolution delaying implementation of the new Equine Prohibited Substances List and the accompanying Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations until 5 April 2010. This Resolution has been passed in order to allow for broader debate and consultation on the policy change approved at the recent FEI General Assembly regarding the restricted use of a small number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Changes to 2010 WEG Dressage Judging Panel
Linda Zang of the United States will replace Anne Gribbons as president of the ground jury at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. This will be the third WEG she will have judged.
Robert Dover Talks About His New Role With The Canadian Dressage Team
This fall, Robert Dover was named Coach and Technical Advisor for the Canadian Dressage Team, so when I sat down to interview him I expected a cut and dry discussion about strategy, goals and timetables. What I got was so much more
Robyn Eames Named 2009 Dressage Canada Owner of the Year
ressage Canada is pleased to announce that Robyn Eames of Stouffville, ON, has been named as the 2009 Dressage Canada Owner of the Year. As Belinda Trussell’s mother, Eames has been involved with horses since purchasing Trussell’s first horse, a Trakehener gelding named Sonet.
Olympic Grand Prix horse Hiscox Askari Passes Away
Olympic Grand Prix horse Hiscox Askari passed away on Thursday December 9, 2009. The 22-year old bay gelding suffered from a severe colic attack and even though he was operated on he could not be saved. Hiscox Askari, a 1987 born Dutch warmblood gelding by Avignon out of Wasuska (by Darling Boy xx), was Richard Davison's number on Grand Prix horse between 1995 and 2001.
Anne Gribbons to Serve as USEF Dressage Technical Advisor
The USEF announced today that Anne Gribbons has entered into a contract with the USEF to serve as the USEF Dressage Technical Advisor though 2012. The Technical Advisor role will include the coordination of all aspects of the USEF Dressage High-Performance Coaching Program. Gribbons will oversee the training and preparation of U.S. riders and horses as they prepare for World Championship, Pan American Games and Olympic competition.
Amy Jager to Represent Canada at 2009 FEI Young Rider Dressage World Cup Final
Amy Jager of Puslinch, ON, will represent Canada at the fifth annual 2009 FEI Young Rider World Cup Finals, which will be held at the CDI-W Frankfurt in Germany on December 17-20, 2009.
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