Matthias Alexander Rath was given the gift riders can only dream of when he got the ride on Totilas after Edward Gal. Unfortunately for him, the fans of Toto were not happy at all. The Perfect Storm There are several toxic traits that equestrians have that make this sport and the commentary on it hard […]
Interviews
Unpopular Opinion: USA & CANADA Dressage Team Predictions
Nothing makes DH haters angrier than me having an opinion. So… When one of our fans asked me what my team predictions were for the United States and Canadian Dressage Teams, I decided the best way to answer would be with a video of course. I strongly believe we need to normalize sports talk […]
Dressage Legend Willi Schultheis: One-Handed Pirouettes, Half Pass & Tempi’s
There are few trainers who have had as much of an impact on the sport of dressage as Willi Schultheis. His legendary training program influenced dressage around the world. Aside from that, the man is a legend on a horse in his own right. Willi’s legacy is a lesson for all of the Karen’s in […]
Breaking Down The Grand Prix Dressage Horse – Bad Behavior VS Bad Riding
What are you doing to recognize your horse when they’re afraid, and stop it? The pandemic has made live streams more available than ever in the dressage world. That means we are able to watch and learn more about what is happening in dressage. Which is awesome! It also means that we are able to […]
Dressage Contraversies: What Is Rolkur?
Rolkur is often a hot topic and a bit of trigger among dressage riders. I have been following a series of dressage controversy videos on TikTok done by Blonde Dressage. She does a great job of explaining some of the hot topics in the dressage world and why you should care. I reached out to […]
Edward Gal Talks About Totilas The Best Grand Prix Dressage Stallion Ever
Totilas passed away this week and leaves behind a legacy of broken hearts and beautiful offspring to follow in his footsteps. In light of his passing, we already put together a tribute video which you can see here. https://youtu.be/2uhC8ySIHaQ However, since Totilas is the black stallion that broke the hearts of thousands across the globe […]
RIP Totilas Dressage Stallion Tribute (2000-2020)
Totilas, the dressage horse that became the biggest sensation in global equestrian sport, has passed away. The 20-year old KWPN stallion succumbed to colic on Monday night 14 December 2020. Totilas was by Gribaldi out of Lominka (by Glendale x Akteur). WCYH Finalist First trained and competed by the Friesian rider Jiska van den Akker, […]