Category Archives: Clinics

Striving for Excellence

Posted on February 15, 2017 by adminrsd

  I’m writing this post after riding and listening to Conrad Schumacher teach over the past 3 days. I believe this is my 5th clinic with the German Master.  My preference is to ride with the same clinicians over and over again.  It … Continue reading →

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HDS FEI Training Series With Conrad Schumacher Feb 2016

Posted on February 20, 2016 by adminrsd

The Houston Dressage Society has been bringing Conrad Schumacher of Germany to Houston for an FEI Training Series. I have not been able to ride in the past but have audited. This past week I had the pleasure of riding … Continue reading →

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Impulsion into Connection: my 2 weeks with Hans Biss

Posted on December 15, 2014 by adminrsd

I’m sitting at my computer after 12 days of lessons with Hans Biss. Each day I’ve posted a quote from Hans to Facebook . I think of them as ‘Hansisms’: I know that isn’t a real word but its how … Continue reading →

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Tough Lessons from Hans Biss

Posted on February 24, 2014 by adminrsd

After my busy weekends away this month, it was a relief to stay at the barn this weekend! I rode with Hans Biss from Germany for 4 days this past week. I ride with Hans on a regular basis and–like … Continue reading →

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Stephen Clarke Symposium Part II: What It Takes to Get a 10

Posted on February 13, 2014 by adminrsd

Stacy, this post is for you! Part I of my synopsis of the Stephen Clarke symposium put on by Austin Dressage Unlimited was about specifics for the judges.  I think this part–while directed at judges–can help all of us as … Continue reading →

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A Weekend with FEI Judge Stephen Clarke

Posted on February 11, 2014 by adminrsd

While we had the first good weather in a week, I spent those days soaking up great information instead of sun.  I would have enjoyed being outside and riding a few horses, but I do think my time was well … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Wellington

Posted on January 28, 2014 by adminrsd

Well it’s back to reality here in cold Houston, Texas; quite a shock after sunny southern Florida.  I found myself making my annual January pilgrimage to Wellington this past week.  This is truly the horse capital of the world in … Continue reading →

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