USEF Developing Dressage Clinic at Hassler Dressage at Riveredge

L-R Sharon McCusker on Wrigley, Jenny Van Wieren-Page, Debbie McDonald, Anne Gribbons and Stacey Parvey-Larson with Benidetto (Photo: Richard Malmgren)

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) ran a Developing Dressage Clinic with Debbie McDonald in Chesapeake City, MD at Hassler Dressage at Riveredge right before the Thanksgiving holiday.

McDonald, one of the most successful U.S. dressage riders in history, travelled from her Idaho home to this spectacular facility, which is the base for Hassler Dressage, to teach seven horse/rider combinations.  USEF Technical Advisor Anne Gribbons was also there to advise and observe.

Two of the horses who were very successful at the USEF National Dressage Championships this summer at Lamplight Equestrian Center showed continued progress in their training.

Sharon McCusker (Ashby, MA) rode Wrigley, who was third in the 2011 USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship (sponsored by the Dutta Corporation and Performance Sales International, PSI) and Silva Martin (West Grove, PA) rode Aesthete, who was third in the 6-year-old Championship at the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Championship.

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Dressage Radio Episode 111 – Dream Vacation with Debbie McDonald

Debbie McDonald is sent on a Dream Vacation this week so we hear which four horses and three people she would take with her along with some music and something to read. We also have another WOW moment for you too so tune in for some summer fantasy fun right here…

Dressage Radio Episode 111 – Show Notes and Links:

• Host: Chris Stafford – follow Chris on Twitter
• Photo: www.equestrianvacations.com
• Guest: Debbie McDonald
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Dressage Radio Episode 105 – Debbie McDonald & Lendon Gray Discuss Common Training Issues

Debbie McDonald and Lendon Gray are back in conversation to share some helpful training advice and offer sharp observations on typical challenges for dressage riders. Take a listen right here.

Dressage Radio Episode 105 – Show Notes and Links:

• Host: Chris Stafford
• Photo Credit: www.PhelpsPhoto.com
• Guest: Debbie McDonald
• Guest: Lendon Gray

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Dressage Radio Episode 90 by Back on Track – Does Being a Good Rider Qualify You to Become a Good Teacher?

Debbie McDonald and Lendon Gray join Chris again this week to discuss a top effecting the sport: Does Being a Good Rider Qualify You to Become a Good Teacher?

Dressage Radio Episode 90 – Show Notes and Links:

• Host: Chris Stafford
• Photo Credit: Courtesy Heather Blitz
• Guest: Debbie McDonald, U.S. Olympian, Coach and Trainer
• Guest: Lendon Gray, Leading U.S. Coach and Trainer, Olympian and Founder of Dressage4Kids

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Dressage Radio Episode 85 by Back on Track – Do Young Riders Specialize Too Early?

Debbie McDonald and Lendon Gray discuss young riders’ careers in dressage, their opportunities for riding different horses, spending time with horses out of the barn, and the importance of horsemanship in the sport. A fascinating conversation with two great horsewomen, so take a listen…

Dressage Radio Episode 85 – Show Notes and Links:

• Host: Chris Stafford
• Guest Co-host: Debbie McDonald
• Photo Credit: Becky Lamas
• Guest: Lendon Gray is a popular coach and founder of Dressage4Kids – www.dressage4kids.com

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Dressage Radio Episode 80 by Back on Track – Groom of the Year: Michelle Tipper

Michelle Tipper tells us what its like to be the FEI Groom of the Year and Debbie McDonald occupies the co-host chair. Listen in right here.

Dressage Radio Episode 80 – Show Notes and Links:

• Host: Chris Stafford
• Guest Co-host: Debbie McDonald
• Photo Credit: FEI
• Guest: Michelle Tipper
• News: Alexander Matthias Rath to ride Totilas: www.matthias-rath.de/en
• News: Reem Acra FEI Stockholm WC-Q
  1. Adelinde Cornelissen – Jerich Parzival (NED) 83.85
  2. Anky Van Grunsven – IPS Painted Black (NED) 81.15%
  3. Edward Gal – Interfloor’s Next One (NED) 75.05%
  4. Patrik Kittel – Watermill Scandic HBC (SWE) 74.75%
  5. Alexander Matthias Rath – Sterntaler Unicef (GER) 74.40%
  The next leg of the 2010/2011 Reem Acra FEI World Cup series takes place at Olympia, London 14-15 December. For all information on the London fixture go to website www.olympiahorseshow.com

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Olympian Debbie McDonald Gives Clinic to World Equestrian Games Para-Equestrians

Debbie McDonald © 2010 Lauren Fisher/PMG.

Thousand Oaks, CA – September 2, 2010 – This spring Para-Equestrians were treated to a dressage clinic with Olympian Debbie McDonald. The clinic took place during the Dressage Affaire at the Del Mar Horse Park in Del Mar, California on March 15-16, 2010.  This informational clinic was a wonderful opportunity for riders that are preparing for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. For McDonald this clinic proved to be a learning experience not only for the participants but for herself as well.

McDonald noted, “This clinic was a learning experience not only for them but for me.  I have never had a rider that was paralyzed from the neck down.  At first I was not sure exactly on how to work on each of the riders but I developed a strategy to work on controlling the body.  These exercises included sitting up taller, increase stretching, and many other techniques to increase their strength.  I worked with the para-equestrians just as I would school my own riders.”

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Dressage Radio Episode 32 – Scott Hassler on Training the Young Horse

Scott Hassler is one of the leading breeders and trainers of young dressage horses in this country and he shares some valuable advice and insight on this final episode of the year. Listen in…

Dressage Radio Episode 32 – Scott Hassler on Training the Young Horse:

• Co-Hosts: Chris Stafford and Debbie McDonald
• Tip of the Week: Debbie McDonald
• Guest: Thank you to Scott Hassler of Hassler Dressage for joining us.

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Dressage Radio Episode 25 – Steffen Peters Joins Us:

Steffen Peters and Ravel (Photo Credit: HorseTalk.co.nz)

We caught up with Steffen Peters last weekend at a clinic in Prospect, KY and heard about how busy his life has become since his wins this year and his plans for next year with Ravel. He also shares his thoughts on Rollkur and the importance of basic training. Claartje van Andel reports from the Global Dressage Forum too where Steffen was warmly received for his riding and training. Listen in…

Dressage Radio Episode 25 - Steffen Peters Joins Us:

• Co-Hosts: Chris Stafford and Debbie McDonald
• Tip of the Week: Debbie McDonald
• Guest: Thank you to Steffen Peters for joining us. Congrats on a great year!
• Guest: Thank you to Claartje van Andel of Dressage Direct for providing that terrific Global Dressage Forum report. We hope you will join us again:

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