Goal Setting Workshop Feb 22nd, 2025

by | Feb 11, 2025 | Make Progress

Passage to Success—A Goal Setting Soiree Fundraiser for Boulder Valley Dressage—Happy hour with food, drinks, and friends. Sat, Feb 22nd 5 to 7 pm 8687 Spring Creek Trail, Niwot BVD Members $25, Nonmembers $35 pay at https://www.bouldervalleydressage.org/payments...

And the Survey Says…

by | Nov 29, 2024 | Make Progress

Unlocking Progress in Dressage: A Data-Driven Approach to Rider Development By Sally O’Dwyer, Chief Statistician Illustrations by Susan Difelice Many riders believe their success hinges on external factors—such as buying an expensive European warmblood or...
What’s Too Old?????????

What’s Too Old?????????

by | Nov 29, 2024 | Make Progress

What’s Too old? Thoughts for my fellow silver saddle riders. By Sally O’Dwyer Can you feel me? I am a 65-year-old, and sometimes I worry that the time is approaching when I will no longer be able to ride. I can go into a panic looking at the dressage training pyramid...
Being A Dressage Passionista Is a Gift

Being A Dressage Passionista Is a Gift

by | Nov 5, 2024 | Make Progress

“A horse without a rider is still a horse. A rider without a horse is only a person” Always a horse nut, I never really pondered how much I identify with all things equine. I enjoy other activities, but nothing comes close to hanging out with horses and dressage....