I am happy to share with you all "Lexi's" portrait that has been gifted to her owner. Lexi recently crossed the rainbow bridge, and her dear friend commissioned me to create this special memory for her owner. nancysmythfineart.com pastelmat, #animalartist, #animalart, #boldbrush, #americanwomenartists, , #realism.today, #horseart, #americanartistsprofessionalleague, #equineart, #andalusianhorse, #commissionedart, #artsy_shark, #dressagelife, #americancollector, #pastelsocietyofamerica, #artcouncilmc, #studio2studioawa, #xanadugallery, #representationalart, #thecreekdistrict, #dailyartstream #americanwomenartists, #sidelinesmagazine, #dressagetoday, #martinartisansguild, #westerngallery, #cowgirlartistsofamerica, #boothmuseumofwesternart, #canineart, #dogloversfeed #artcouncilmc, #art, #arizonpastelartistsassociation
I’ve been working on this piece called “Just a Girl and her Horse” It’s 90% done and I think it might be spoken for. It’s a 24 x 24 acrylic on museum wrapped canvas. Receiving many requests about commissioned work or paintings that I have done with the essence of “Enchanted “ or “Elsa” …”Elsa” is a 48 x 48 commissioned piece… It is acrylic , on museum wrapped canvas … Feel free to PM me if interested in a commission piece or if you’ve seen something else that has caught your eye… All paintings and photos are copyrighted by Lisa Marie Bishop #Dressage #Equestrian #EquestrianArt #HunterJumper #DressageToday #ChronicleOfTheHorse #LisaMarieBishopArt #DisneyArtsFestival #EquineDesign #WorldEquestrianCenter #Eventing #Untacked #QuailHollowTack #Disney #Art #ArtDeco #PalmBeach #InteriorDesign
The beautiful Maddie's portrait is now finished and at home with her owners. This beautiful baby recently crossed over the rainbow bridge after being cherished and loved for over 18 years!!!!! I hope that her portrait can bring a little bit of comfort and happy memories each time you look at it. Nancysmythfineart.com pastelmat, #animalartist, #animalart, #boldbrush, #americanwomenartists, , #realism.today, #horseart, #americanartistsprofessionalleague, #equineart, #andalusianhorse, #commissionedart, #artsy_shark, #dressagelife, #americancollector, #pastelsocietyofamerica, #artcouncilmc, #studio2studioawa, #xanadugallery, #representationalart, #thecreekdistrict, #dailyartstream #americanwomenartists, #sidelinesmagazine, #dressagetoday, #martinartisansguild, #westerngallery, #cowgirlartistsofamerica, #boothmuseumofwesternart, #canineart, #dogloversfeed #artcouncilmc, #art,
The art that I make is mostly of pets (living and those that have passed away) that I have been commissioned to create by their owners. It is always a challenge to capture their essence, likeness, and being in the artwork. But I have never been as challenged as I was when I was asked to do a portrait of a rhinoceros for a gentleman who absolutely loves them. Well, here is that artwork and I hope that you all enjoy this unusual piece. A huge thank you to photographer Christie Reeves for allowing me to use her wonderful photo as reference for this piece. Pastel on Pastelmat fineart paper. nancysmythfineart.com #pastelmat, #animalartist, #animalart, #boldbrush, #americanwomenartists, , #realism.today, #horseart, #americanartistsprofessionalleague, #equineart, #andalusianhorse, #commissionedart, #artsy_shark, #dressagelife, #americancollector, #pastelsocietyofamerica, #artcouncilmc, #studio2studioawa, #xanadugallery, #representationalart, #thecreekdistrict, #dailyartstream #americanwomenartists, #sidelinesmagazine, #dressagetoday, #martinartisansguild, #westerngallery, #cowgirlartistsofamerica, #boothmuseumofwesternart, #canineart, #dogloversfeed #artcouncilmc, #art,
All originals …all sizes ! PM with an offer ! Starting price on each image … price does not include shipping 🙂 Feel free to share !!!!! #Dressage #Equestrian #EquestrianArt #HunterJumper #DressageToday #ChronicleOfTheHorse #LisaMarieBishopArt #DisneyArtsFestival #EquineDesign #WorldEquestrianCenter #Eventing #Untacked #QuailHollowTack #Disney #Art #ArtDeco #PalmBeach #InteriorDesign
Just finished this very large commissioned piece for Caroline Stephen’s . Dansero on the left and Bellino on the right , two beautiful dressage warmbloods in the art deco style . Thank you Caroline for asking me to create this piece of your heart horses , can’t wait to see the photos of it in your home ! #Dressage #Equestrian #EquestrianArt #HunterJumper #DressageToday #ChronicleOfTheHorse #LisaMarieBishopArt #DisneyArtsFestival #EquineDesign #WorldEquestrianCenter #Eventing #Untacked #QuailHollowTack #Disney #Art #ArtDeco #PalmBeach #InteriorDesign
The little zebra that could (and did)! I just found out this pastel painting won the Central Massachusetts Pastel Society award at the Arizona Pastel Society show at the Phippen Museum of Western Art!!! Woo hoo! I am thrilled to have been juried into this show and be in the company of very talented pastel artists. Nancysmythfineart.com pastelmat, #animalartist, #animalart, #boldbrush, #americanwomenartists, , #realism.today, #horseart, #americanartistsprofessionalleague, #equineart, #andalusianhorse, #commissionedart, #artsy_shark, #dressagelife, #americancollector, #pastelsocietyofamerica, #artcouncilmc, #studio2studioawa, #xanadugallery, #representationalart, #thecreekdistrict, #dailyartstream #americanwomenartists, #sidelinesmagazine, #dressagetoday, #martinartisansguild, #westerngallery, #cowgirlartistsofamerica, #boothmuseumofwesternart, #canineart, #dogloversfeed #artcouncilmc, #art,
I am thrilled to share that my pastel "A Ray Of Sunshine" has been juried and accepted into the 12th Annual Booth Western Art Museum show in Cartersville Ga. The show runs from May 11-Aug 18, 2024. nancysmythfineart.com #boldbrush, #realism.today, #horseart, #americanartistsprofessionalleague, #equineart, #andalusianhorse, #internationalandalusianlusitanohorseassociation , #commissionedart, #artsy_shark, #dressagelife, #americancollector, #pastelsocietyofamerica, #artcouncilmc, #studio2studioawa, #xanadugallery, #representationalart, #thecreekdistrict, #dailyartstream #americanwomenartists, #sidelinesmagazine, #dressagetoday, #martinartisansguild, #wellingtonequestrianfestival, #westerngallery, #pastelmat, #wellingtonequestrian, #wellingtonequestriancenter, #cowgirlartistsofamerica, #boothmuseumofwesternart
I am pleased to share with you my portrait of the beautiful Sarah. She is approaching her 16th birthday and is the pride and joy of her loving owners. Nancysmythfineart.com pastelmat, #animalartist, #animalart, #boldbrush, #americanwomenartists, , #realism.today, #horseart, #americanartistsprofessionalleague, #equineart, #andalusianhorse, #commissionedart, #artsy_shark, #dressagelife, #americancollector, #pastelsocietyofamerica, #artcouncilmc, #studio2studioawa, #xanadugallery, #representationalart, #thecreekdistrict, #dailyartstream #americanwomenartists, #sidelinesmagazine, #dressagetoday, #martinartisansguild, #westerngallery, #cowgirlartistsofamerica, #boothmuseumofwesternart, #canineart, #dogloversfeed #artcouncilmc, #art,
“Ponder” a 38 x 38 acrylic on museum wrapped canvas… Priced at 2500  And that’s a wrap! Those are all the paintings that were at the new collection… I did sell a few from the old collection as well and I have three paintings left from my past work… And I have three new paintings started in the studio !  #Dressage #Equestrian #EquestrianArt #HunterJumper #DressageToday #ChronicleOfTheHorse #LisaMarieBishopArt #DisneyArtsFestival #EquineDesign #WorldEquestrianCenter #Eventing #Untacked #QuailHollowTack #Disney #Art #ArtDeco #PalmBeach #InteriorDesign
“Lyrical” 38 x 38 acrylic on museum wrapped canvas… 3000+ shipping … #Dressage #Equestrian #EquestrianArt #HunterJumper #DressageToday #ChronicleOfTheHorse #LisaMarieBishopArt #DisneyArtsFestival #EquineDesign #WorldEquestrianCenter #Eventing #Untacked #QuailHollowTack #Disney #Art #ArtDeco #PalmBeach #InteriorDesign
Two small sketch paintings… First one is called “Paris”The second one is called “spots and dots” …Both are 24 x 24 acrylics on thin wrapped canvas… 500 each plus shipping. All photos are copyrighted by Lisa Marie Bishop Art  #Dressage #Equestrian #EquestrianArt #HunterJumper #DressageToday #ChronicleOfTheHorse #LisaMarieBishopArt #DisneyArtsFestival #EquineDesign #WorldEquestrianCenter #Eventing #Untacked #QuailHollowTack #Disney #Art #ArtDeco #PalmBeach #InteriorDesign
‘Aspen” the painting on the right has been sold… “British blue “ ( art deco cows ) is still available… It is a 38 x 38 acrylic on museum wrapped canvas… Priced at 3000+ shipping  #Dressage #Equestrian #EquestrianArt #HunterJumper #DressageToday #ChronicleOfTheHorse #LisaMarieBishopArt #DisneyArtsFestival #EquineDesign #WorldEquestrianCenter #Eventing #Untacked #QuailHollowTack #Disney #Art #ArtDeco #PalmBeach #InteriorDesign
Thank you for all the interest on the paintings… I will start posting some new photos of the work with their prices. Sorry for the delay… Will try to get back on track this week. The 48 x 48 bold red painting is called “Aventura” it’s an acrylic on museum wrapped canvas and it’s priced at 3500+ shipping The second painting with the gold background is called “Poise” and it’s 38 x 38 acrylic on museum wrapped canvas priced at 3000+ shipping Both paintings are from my new art deco inspired collection that premiered in Florida … Thank you for all your inquiries! i’ll post the rest later today and tomorrow ! #Dressage #Equestrian #EquestrianArt #HunterJumper #DressageToday #ChronicleOfTheHorse #LisaMarieBishopArt #DisneyArtsFestival #EquineDesign #WorldEquestrianCenter #Eventing #Untacked #QuailHollowTack #Disney #Art #ArtDeco #PalmBeach #InteriorDesign
We’re home and I wanted to thank everyone for attending the art show ! Now that the guests have gotten their sneak peek at what’s going on in my studio gallery in Dallas Texas… I can start posting some of the new paintings from the collection! I want to thank Gisela studio gallery for hosting the show, Anna Nielus, for everything she did to pull it off, Carol Heckman for letting Craig and I stay at her beautiful house in Wellington, Tracey Nelson for all her support, Vera Kessels for the inspiration, and to all the people who purchased paintings… Thank you so much! For the two hours I had free ( so many people I wanted to visit and just couldn’t fit it in with the work we had to do at the gallery) , I was able to sneak in a visit to Global to watch Jaime Dancer in the Grand Prix. three of the paintings from the collection are in Ocala… If you see something that you are interested in, let me know! #Dressage #Equestrian #EquestrianArt #HunterJumper #DressageToday #ChronicleOfTheHorse #LisaMarieBishopArt #DisneyArtsFestival #EquineDesign #WorldEquestrianCenter #Eventing #Untacked #QuailHollowTack #Disney #Art #ArtDeco #PalmBeach #InteriorDesign
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Majestic Presentations by : Dressage today To create the soft, downward transitions that you want to feel with your horse... Imagine that your transitions land gently, like a leaf floating to the earth.—Kathy Connelly 🎨: Sandy Rabinowitz #dressagehorse #dressagetoday #horsedressagetraining #marwarihorse #equistarianlife
"For many years, I had searched for a solution to my chronic back pain that threatened the end of my riding career. (In 2015) I found Hanna Somatics (HS). This approach to gentle body movements has not only made an amazing difference in my ability to manage my back pain, it has made an enormous difference in my riding position. As much as HS was helpful for me, I was very doubtful how it could work with a horse...It took me exactly one round of lifting his legs and I could not believe how much it reflected everything I felt when I rode him. For example, in the right-lead canter he would come down too fast on his right front leg, which took away some of the flow and was obvious to me in the flying change to the right. When I tried to work with his leg lift in the right front he was not able to put it down slowly and softly. Once Tonico relearned to let that front leg down smoothly, his canter and the flying change to the right improved greatly. There were many other things I found working with his hind legs, back, neck and ribs...I could feel an improvement in Tonico under saddle right away. I also found that EHS exercises became an invaluable tool at horse shows, when Tonico would be very tight after shipping. EHS is a wonderful tool that really is available to anyone. In my case, I know it was a huge contributing factor for Tonico to be able to go on and finish his last show season, becoming BLM Grand Prix Champion for a fourth year in a row, BLM Grand Prix Freestyle Champion for the third time and a repeat winner of the GAIG Grand Prix Freestyle Championship." - Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel Pictured is Felicitas @feneuco with Eleanor Criswell, creator of Equine Hanna Somatics®, and text is excerpted from an article that first appeared in @dressagetoday magazine in January 2018. #equinehannasomatics #equinenervoussystem #horsebrain #felicitasvonneumanncosel #dressagetoday #hannasomatics #eleanorcriswell #eleanorcriswellhanna #equinesomatics #performanceenhancement #equestrianfitness
Had a lot of interest on this particular painting ❤️! It’s a 38 x38 acrylic on museum wrapped canvas … if you’d like to purchase before the gallery debut , I’m open to it . But I’d like it to travel with the 10 other new paintings for the show. I can include a plate with painting details and buyer name … after the gallery exhibit , it can be picked up or shipped . - [ ] #Dressage - [ ] #Equestrian #EquestrianArt #HunterJumper #DressageToday #ChronicleOfTheHorse #LisaMarieBishopArt #DisneyArtsFestival #EquineDesign #WorldEquestrianCenter #Eventing #Untacked #QuailHollowTack
Der Sitz oder das Becken der reitenden Person, ist einerseits deren Zentrum und Schwerpunkt und andererseits die Grundlage für alle Einwirkungen auf das Pferd. Er muss aufgerichtet sein und in sich ausbalanciert werden. Stell dir vor, du trägst ein Goldfischglas in deinem Becken und du musst schauen, dass der Goldfisch nicht rausschwappt. Aus physiognomischer Sicht ist unser Becken mit unzähligen Muskeln und Bändern ausgestattet. Es verbindet den Oberkörper und die Wirbelsäule mit dem Unterleib und den Beinen. Es gibt dem Menschen Stabilität und ermöglicht ihm den aufrechten Gang. Gleichzeitig sollte es beweglich und geschmeidig sein, damit wir uns locker bewegen und in alle Richtungen drehen können. Der Sitz, wie oben erwähnt, ist das Kernstück und die unumgängliche Grundlage der reitenden Person, um im Gleichgewicht auf dem Pferderücken zu bleiben, den Körper zu stabilisieren und gleichzeitig geschmeidig den Bewegungen des Pferdes zu folgen. Nur in geschultem Zustand ermöglicht er der reitenden Person die Unabhängigkeit der Hilfen. 💡Trainiere deinen Sitz regelmässig und bleib dran! Probiere im Schritt dich so aufzurichten, dass du dich ausbalancieren und gleichzeitig stabilisieren kannst. Kontrolliere deine Grundposition in einem Spiegel; bist du wirklich gerade oder meinst du das nur und reitest aus Gewohnheit in Rücklage oder mit Hohlkreuz? ❓Welche Übungen kennst du vom Boden? Welche auf dem Pferd? 🐴Reservier dir eine Reitstunde unter www.pferundreiter.ch und erhalte weitere hilfreiche Tipps. 💥Hat dir dieser Beitrag gefallen? Like, kommentiere oder teile ihn und folge mir für mehr. • • Illustration von Sandy Rabinowitz • • #pferdundreiter #pferd #pferde #dressur #pferdeblog #pferdesport #horse #horses #equestrian #dressage #horseoftheday #instahorse #horseofinsta #ridingaids #reiterhilfen #sandyrabinowitz #horseillustration #dressagetoday #fairliebtinpferde
A horse's hindquarters is their engine. Read more about the importance of powerful hindquarters in this article by Dressage Today! #dressagetoday https://dressagetoday.com/theory/importance-powerful-hindquarters-dressage-training/
i’ve been invited by Gisela at Gisela’s Gallery in Loxahatchee, Florida to be the solo artist for an upcoming exhibit on March 3 during the Palm Beach Dressage Derby. i’ve been working on a very different collection and I’m both excited. and anxious to show my new work. The photo is a sneak peek of the style that I’m working on… Yes, there are equestrian subjects in the style, but I am also including some other subjects as well. “ British Blue “ being one of them … I will provide more information next week… In the meantime, if you would like an invite to the show, please email me or PM me directly . My trips to Miami have been very inspiring … and encouragement from close friends and Gisela to pursue the art I truly love to paint … Thank you ! “Art deco expressed all the vigor and optimism of the roaring 20s and the idealism and escapism of the grim 30s characterized by its use of angular, symmetrical, and geometric forms, the article style went on to create beautifully streamlined artwork that proved to be very in demand. Combining geometric shapes with exquisitely completed surfaces helped to define the whole concept of art deco. Miami Beach, minutes away from the Serena hotel, is one of the cities with the highest concentration of art deco buildings in the world. The historic district and South Beach both 800+ buildings built between 1923 through 1943 and it’s really something to see.” The Serena Hotel #Dressage #Equestrian #EquestrianArt #HunterJumper #DressageToday #ChronicleOfTheHorse #LisaMarieBishopArt #DisneyArtsFestival #EquineDesign #WorldEquestrianCenter #Eventing #Untacked #QuailHollowTack #Disney #Art #ArtDeco #PalmBeach #InteriorDesign
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Christmas is now over, and I can share a special gift that was commissioned for a special friend. I heard tonight that the recipient of the artwork along with her special friend that asked me to create "Ty's" portrait both cried when she opened the box. It doesn't get any better than that for me... to make someone happy especially since Ty had crossed over the rainbow bridge. nancysmythfineart.com #thedutchartgallery, #boldbrush, #realism.today, #horseart, #americanartistsprofessionalleague, #equineart, #andalusianhorse, #internationalandalusianlusitanohorseassociation , #commissionedart, #artsy_shark, #dressagelife, #americancollector, #pastelsocietyofamerica, #artcouncilmc, #studio2studioawa, #xanadugallery, #representationalart, #thecreekdistrict, #dailyartstream #americanwomenartists, #sidelinesmagazine, #dressagetoday, #martinartisansguild, #wellingtonequestrianfestival, #westerngallery, #pastelmat, #wellingtonequestrian, #wellingtonequestriancenter, #cowgirlartistsofamerica, #adequanglobaldressagefestival
The Attitude It can be hard to tell immediately whether a horse will have the right temperament for Dressage or, indeed, any top level competition. A top Dressage horse doesn’t need to be docile or lazy – in fact, a bit of “spark” is often welcomed. What they do require is a willingness to work and a trainable attitude. If the horse is under saddle, you have an opportunity to determine how they respond to pressure and new situations; so you may ask for a new movement or similar and see how the horse reacts. With an unbacked horse, you can only go as far as seeing what they’ll do in the lunge ring or stable. It’s often worthwhile doing your research into breeding here, as many bloodlines tend to produce horses with certain types of temperaments and rideability. #dressagetrainer #dressagelove #dressagelifestyle #dressagehorsesofinstagram #dressagehorse #dressagerider #dressagehorse #dressagetraining #dressagerider #dressagestyle #dressagelesson #dressagestallion #dressurpferde #dressageworld #dressagenews #dressagetoday #dressagelife #dressagepony #classicaldressage #horseoftheweek #sporthorses #horsedressage #horselovers #horsetraining #horsetrainer #horseequestrian
“Ovation” is sold and will be heading to White Fences Florida!! - [ ] #Dressage - [ ] #Equestrian #EquestrianArt #HunterJumper #DressageToday #ChronicleOfTheHorse #LisaMarieBishopArt #DisneyArtsFestival #EquineDesign #WorldEquestrianCenter #Eventing #Untacked #QuailHollowTack
An article written about me in Untacked … I haven’t read it in awhile but I can’t thank my friends enough for the wonderful things they said about moi … awww shucks ! Lisa Dickman… one of my biggest supporters through the years , reading your quote inspired me again , so thank you ! Aneesa Romans the one photo of the foal is the filly I bred that you now own and ride 🙂 this photo was also on the Iron Springs page … Jj Jessica Jo Tate owns the golden trot painting and you see it often in the background of Jj Tate Live . And the opening page is about painting Carl Hester , who I’ve now met personally and done a painting for to donate to the Equestrian Aid Foundation ( thanks to Mary Phelps and Nicole Graf)… Oh the places I’ve been and the people I have met , truly grateful for you all ! Keep watching , early Black Friday sale tomorrow! Using the funds for my next equestrian endeavor ( Dhecanter ) - [x] #Dressage - [x] #Equestrian #EquestrianArt #HunterJumper #DressageToday #ChronicleOfTheHorse #LisaMarieBishopArt #DisneyArtsFestival #EquineDesign #WorldEquestrianCenter #Eventing #Untacked #QuailHollowTack
With great opportunity comes great expense😂! Getting ready to load up and head south with Dhecanter …all paintings are on sale just in time for the holidays !!!! I’ll start with the sale price , but you can also make me an offer I can’t refuse …! What would be easier … putting them on 32 auctions OR just post the photos with descriptions on social media ? I am also going to offer a limited number of 24 x 24 custom original paintings… If you’re looking for giftgiving for a coach, trainer, owner, rider… They will be priced at $1000 apiece… ( regularly priced 3000 to 4000) … it entails buying a gift certificate that can be presented during the holidays and the recipient can talk to me about what they would like for their custom painting, whether it’s a personal horse or something I will create for them in a discipline of their choice… This sale will not be on my website… It is strictly a social media offering ! - [ ] #Dressage - [ ] #Equestrian #EquestrianArt #HunterJumper #DressageToday #ChronicleOfTheHorse #LisaMarieBishopArt #DisneyArtsFestival #EquineDesign #WorldEquestrianCenter #Eventing #Untacked #QuailHollowTack
🔹️The Attitude It can be hard to tell immediately whether a horse will have the right temperament for Dressage or, indeed, any top level competition. A top Dressage horse doesn’t need to be docile or lazy – in fact, a bit of “spark” is often welcomed. What they do require is a willingness to work and a trainable attitude. #dressageworld #dressagelife #horsedrawing #horseofalifetime #dressagenews #dressagetrainer #horsetrainer #dressagecompetition #horseofinsta #dressagelifestyle #stable #dressagetest #horseday #topriders #classicaldressage #dressagestallion #dressagecommunity #dressagetoday #youngrider #horsefriends #dressagehorsesofinstagram #horselover #horsetraining
Establishing a correct connection with the horse The dressage horse is described by the FEI as a “happy athlete.” A happy athlete should be willing in his work, and the partnership between horse and rider should always appear harmonious. A great dressage rider will understand how to create and maintain the correct connection through the horse’s back to the bridle. Experts are of the opinion that schooling a horse in his natural direction and developing the connection, or “bridge,” between his hindquarters and his forehand will make for a happier, sounder horse. #dressagetrainer #dressagelove #dressagelifestyle #dressagehorsesofinstagram #dressagehorse #dressagerider #dressagestallion #dressurpferde #dressageworld #dressagenews #dressagetoday #dressagelife #dressagepony #classicaldressage #horseoftheweek #sporthorses #horsedressage #horselovers #horsetraining #horsetrainer #horseequestrian
Windswept" is one of my new artworks that has been accepted in the Dutch Art Gallery's show Fresh Off The Easel. The show runs from Nov 11 to Dec 23 and will be available for purchase thru the gallery. nancysmythfineart.com #thedutchartgallery, #boldbrush, #realism.today, #horseart, #americanartistsprofessionalleague, #equineart, #andalusianhorse, #internationalandalusianlusitanohorseassociation , #commissionedart, #artsy_shark, #dressagelife, #americancollector, #pastelsocietyofamerica, #artcouncilmc, #studio2studioawa, #xanadugallery, #representationalart, #thecreekdistrict, #dailyartstream #americanwomenartists, #sidelinesmagazine, #dressagetoday, #martinartisansguild, #wellingtonequestrianfestival, #westerngallery, #pastelmat, #wellingtonequestrian, #wellingtonequestriancenter, #cowgirlartistsofamerica, #adequanglobaldressagefestival
"Windswept" is one of my new artworks that has been accepted in the Dutch Art Gallery's show Fresh Off The Easel. The show runs from Nov 11 to Dec 23 and will be available for purchase thru the gallery. nancysmythfineart.com #thedutchartgallery, #boldbrush, #realism.today, #horseart, #americanartistsprofessionalleague, #equineart, #andalusianhorse, #internationalandalusianlusitanohorseassociation , #commissionedart, #artsy_shark, #dressagelife, #americancollector, #pastelsocietyofamerica, #artcouncilmc, #studio2studioawa, #xanadugallery, #representationalart, #thecreekdistrict, #dailyartstream #americanwomenartists, #sidelinesmagazine, #dressagetoday, #martinartisansguild, #wellingtonequestrianfestival, #westerngallery, #pastelmat, #wellingtonequestrian, #wellingtonequestriancenter, #cowgirlartistsofamerica, #adequanglobaldressagefestival
Every rider loves what they do, no matter what discipline they compete in. That’s essential for professional dressage riders and for amateurs who aspire to become one of the greats. 🔹️Dressage riding requires a tremendous amount of dedication, and if you don’t consider yourself incredibly lucky to be able to school and compete your horse, you’ll never have the motivation that you need to succeed. #dressagehorsesofinstagram #dressagehorse #dressagerider #dressagehorse #dressagetraining #dressagerider #dressagestyle #dressagelesson #dressagestallion #dressurpferde #dressageworld #dressagenews #dressagetoday #dressagelife #dressagepony #classicaldressage #horseoftheweek #sporthorses #horsedressage #horsetraining #horsetrainer #horseequestrian
On this week’s Training Buzz, we hear from Jody Hartstone, a Grand Prix rider and practitioner of equitation science based in New Zealand. She is an expert in retraining off-the-track Thoroughbreds as dressage and riding horses. In this segment, she talks about what to look for in an OTTB and some of the pitfalls and issues you may face in the retraining process. Click the link in our bio to listen to the episode or tune in on your favorite podcast app. Members can watch the full video on @DressageTodayOnDemand. To subscribe to watch the entire lesson and many other respected professionals, sign up for a free 10-day trial with subscription. Enter DTPODCAST at checkout to save 15%.
"If renvers in counter-canter sounds looney to figure out, well it’s not that easy for many people at normal sitting trot." https://dressagetoday.com/people/blog-cowboy/brain-teaser-countercanter-renvers-31747/?lid=sstghe9smwrp #countercanter #horsetraining #dressage #dressagetoday
To achieve an uphill half-halt … 💙 Save for later, follow for more dressage riding tips! Remember that it’s not just about closing your legs and reins at the same time. You also need to rebalance the energy with your seat. Imagine you are on a bicycle and are about to pop a wheelie. Engage your abdominal muscles, lift your chest and still your lower back to lift the front wheels of the bicycle up off the ground. In the saddle, this same feeling tells the horse to lower his hindquarters and lift his front end—just like the front of the bicycle lifts off the ground. —Chrissa Hoffmann💬 #dressuur #dressage #horse #horses #horseriding #equestrian #ruiterfit #ruitercoach #ruitertraining #balans #harmonie #paardensport #ruitersport #zitles #zittraining #dressage #dressagetoday @dressagetoday
Imagine you are balancing on an exercise ball. If you lean your torso into a turn, your seat bones will push the ball (horse) in the opposite direction (below right). To help the horse balance, keep your spine straight and use your shoulders to turn. Your seat bones will follow. Try it on a ball, it works! - Jane Kelly 💙 Save for later & follow for more! #dressuur #dressage #horse #horses #horseriding #equestrian #ruiterfit #ruitercoach #ruitertraining #balans #harmonie #paardensport #ruitersport #zitles #zittraining #dressagetoday #dressagetips #USAdressage @dressagetoday
To help open your hip angle and stabilize a leg position that is inclined to slip forward … Imagine that you are kneeling as you sit in the saddle. —Sharon Schneidman 💙Save for later & follow for more tips! #dressuur #dressage #horse #horses #horseriding #equestrian #ruiterfit #ruitercoach #ruitertraining #balans #harmonie #paardensport #ruitersport #zitles #zittraining #dressagetoday #USAriders #Ridersinbalance @dressagetoday
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I am happy to say that "You Lookin'...At Me? or as I fondly referred to as "Mr. Squirrel" has found a new home. I hope that he brings enjoyment and a few smiles to his new owners. nancysmyfineart.com #boldbrush, #realism.today, #horseart, #americanartistsprofessionalleague, #equineart, #andalusianhorse, #internationalandalusianlusitanohorseassociation , #commissionedart, #artsy_shark, #dressagelife, #americancollector, #pastelsocietyofamerica, #artcouncilmc, #studio2studioawa, #xanadugallery, #representationalart, #thecreekdistrict, #dailyartstream #americanwomenartists, #sidelinesmagazine, #dressagetoday, #martinartisansguild, #wellingtonequestrianfestival, #westerngallery, #wellingtonequestrian, #aapl_nyc, #wellingtonequestriancenter, #cowgirlartistsofamerica #adequanglobaldressagefestival
Stream the USDF Adult Clinic FREE from June 30th-July 9th! From dressage basics to Grand Prix maneuvers, Lily Fore, FEI 5* dressage judge, trainer, breeder, & competitor, shares valuable insights for riders at all levels. Once you finish watching the full series, complete the quiz in our link in bio to receive USDF University education credits!
Training a horse is a partnership built on trust and communication to enable the horse to willingly do the job you’re asking of them. It’s about utilizing the horse’s natural athleticism to work with you in a compassionate and kind way. - Amelia Newcomb
Looking for new ways to work on your position? Take a different approach with USDF bronze and silver medalist Stephany Fish Crossman. Stephany is one of only nine accredited coaches for Mary Wanless' "Ride With Your Mind" Biomechanics System in the U.S. In this clinic she works with a variety of different types of riders on a variety of different breeds of horses. All the horses show amazing changes when simple adjustments are made to the riders' positions. Watch her playlist on applied rider biomechanics in our link in bio!
Thank you @dressagetoday for featuring my article on Fantastic Flying changes in this month’s magazine! #dressagetoday #training #flyingchanges #dressagetraining
In this video, Laura explains and has her student demonstrate how to shorten the reins easily and effectively. She also gives examples of riders getting out of position when shortening the reins and how that affects the horse. Watch this FREE video and stream our library of exclusively dressage content in our link in bio!
My little painting that could! In 2023 "Noble" has *won 1st place in the Animal/wildlife category in the Arizona Pastel Artists Association show at the Phippen Museum * won an honorable mention in the BoldBrush Painting May competition and *was selected as part of the FAV15% (jury's favorite 15% of the entries) in the May 2023 BoldBrush Painting competition out of 2453 artworks. The original and prints are available from my website nancysmythfineart.com #phippenmuseum, #boldbrush, #realism.today, #horseart, #americanartistsprofessionalleague, #equineart, #andalusianhorse, #internationalandalusianlusitanohorseassociation , #commissionedart, #artsy_shark, #dressagelife, #americancollector, #pastelsocietyofamerica, #artcouncilmc, #studio2studioawa, #xanadugallery, #representationalart, #thecreekdistrict, #dailyartstream #americanwomenartists, #sidelinesmagazine, #dressagetoday, #martinartisansguild, #wellingtonequestrianfestival, #westerngallery, #wellingtonequestrian, #aapl_nyc, #wellingtonequestriancenter, #cowgirlartistsofamerica #adequanglobaldressagefestival
Ian and I had the best time volunteering at the 2-day “Through the Levels with Debbie McDonald Clinic” at the Pima County Fairgrounds this past weekend. We are members of the @tucsondressageclub Board and this was its annual educational event. So much work & such fun. Debbie McDonald has competed as a rider at the #Olympics and many other international equestrian events. Soon, Debbie’s time will be spent coaching the US Olympic Dressage Team that will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. She is down to earth, approachable, and kind, yet holds riders under her tutelage to a high standard. It was a pleasure and an honor to meet her. Ian & I are all dressed in shirts by @itsahaggertys that were made for this event. #usdf #usef #summerolympics2024 #paris #dressagetrainer #dressagetoday #equestrian #equestrianridershorse
To achieve an uphill half-halt … Remember that it’s not just about closing your legs and reins at the same time. You also need to rebalance the energy with your seat. Imagine you are on a bicycle and are about to pop a wheelie. Engage your abdominal muscles, lift your chest and still your lower back to lift the front wheels of the bicycle up off the ground. In the saddle, this same feeling tells the horse to lower his hindquarters and lift his front end—just like the front of the bicycle lifts off the ground. —Chrissa Hoffmann
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In our sport, we hear so much about the 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐧 that we sometimes, even at the upper levels, get lost. It’s all too easy to forget that 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘴, and the process of getting to that ideal connection with both reins starts with the inside aids. Gaining submission with the inside aids gives us influence over the hindquarters and enables our horses to relate correctly to the outside aids. To start, there are two basic requirements of the horse: 𝟏. He must follow the inside rein with the hindquarters. Otherwise, you basically can’t steer. 𝟐. He must yield to the inside aids. Otherwise, you can’t put his body up to the outside aids or influence the hindquarters.
Photos of Genie in Compiegne last week🇫🇷 We are all so proud of him. The horses are settled here at @hicksteadevents . Indigro and Genie are through the trot up ready for the CDI this weekend. ⭐️ In the Premier League today we had Amicella owned by Mandy Crouch score 70.8% in the Inter II - lots improvements made, we are pleased with her🙌🏼and Active Solaris owned by Terry and Jo Barnett-Knotts in the PSG for 69.7%😁 #Amicella #Indigro #Genie #ActiveSolaris @sortoutsocials @kmeliteproducts @gwynne_dental @horsequest_uk @voltairedesuk @saracen_horse_feeds @uvexequestrian @zebra_products @tatiana_skillman @amicella.stud @barnettknott #dressage #equestrian #dressagehorse #horses #andrewgould #priorydressage #andrewgouldpriorydressage #dressagerider #horselife #horse #dressage #dressagetoday #trending #horsephotographer #horsesofinstagram #instagood #follow #style
One of the most important skills you can learn in dressage is 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱. When you practice or perform a movement, instead of telling yourself, for example, “Then I’ll ride a shoulder-in,” break the movement down into parts: the beginning, middle and end. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬.
Whether you ride a Quarter Horse or warmblood, Friesian or Thoroughbred, Dressage Today OnDemand offers training videos to help you master dressage fundamentals.
"Sometimes it’s difficult to keep a horse from being tight while trying to keep him straight between both legs and both hands. If you find yourself in a situation where your horse is nervous or spooky, work on lateral movements to help diffuse his tension." - Stacey Hastings
"Preparing yourself mentally means staying completely focused on the movie of your perfect test that is playing in your mind. The trick is to avoid letting anything cause the pause button to go on, even when you make a mistake." - Kim Herslow
Steffen Peters. He's an icon of American dressage, and he recently talked to Aviva and Stephanie. Listen to him reflect on his time at the World Cup in Omaha as well as his long, successful career. He also lets us know what's next for him and Suppenkasper, aka Mopsie.
Looking for a simple way to spice up your schooling at home? Try cavalletti work. Regardless of your discipline or level, riding over and between poles can improve: ✅your horse’s strength, balance, rhythm, tempo and connection ✅your accuracy on circles, turns and straightaways ✅simple changes ✅transitions and more. Visit our link in bio to read more!
The most important thing to know is that a sensitive horse responds to a light aid. This playlist focuses on light leg aids, getting a response, and sending the horse into a steady, relaxed contact.
To get the feel of how to follow your horse’s mouth with sensitivity in the canter stride… Imagine using your arms as you would washing clothes on an old-fashioned washboard.—Mica Mabragaña 🎨: Sandy Rabinowitz
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In this video, Olivia helps a rider warm up on a young mare. In the trot, the rider needs to help show the horse how she can shift her weight back and add a little more airtime with her legs. Adding 10-meter circles helps balance the horse more on the outside. The horse needs to turn and hold herself up and not rely on the rider to hold her up. Link in bio!
Training Tip There are many advantages that gymnastic exercises with ground poles can offer. For many horses, it’s difficult to maintain an even tempo over a longer period of time. Working over poles is a way to both improve and check up on the horse’s rhythm. This work develops coordination, balance, and concentration for both horse and rider. At the same time, the rider develops a feel for the correct trot, active hindquarters, and lifted back. The rider learns to maintain a “positive tension” (also referred to as “tone” or “engagement”) in her body, even as she stays loose enough to follow the horse’s movement. Link in bio for more!