Tag Archives: video

Two years ago today …

Posted on December 24, 2015 by liascott

Time, energy, and inspiration have been in short supply; but I cannot let this day pass without acknowledging an important anniversary. Two years ago, on this date and time, I had just settled my “Christmas colt” into his new home. … Continue reading →

Posted in My Journey | Tagged anniversary, Coffee, horseplay, Noble, proud momma, two years old, video | Leave a comment

Cavaletti on steroids!

Posted on November 20, 2015 by liascott

It’s been a slog of a week, trying to get things in order at work – no time left for writing or riding! But, I have some days off coming up to make up for it. In the meantime, here … Continue reading →

Posted in Just For Fun | Tagged cavaletti, fun, goats, horses, mazes, patterns, stangenarbeit, trot poles, video | 2 Comments

Pedro and Oxidado

Posted on September 25, 2015 by liascott

I previously shared video of Pedro Torres and the stallion Oxidado doing Working Equitation. Their partnership, to me, is obvious and inspiring. Recently I ran across an interview with Pedro, where he talked about his inspirations and philosophies. Within the interview … Continue reading →

Posted in Horsemanship, My Journey | Tagged communication, Dani, horsemanship, learning, listening, Oxidado, partnership, Pedro Torres, personality, strength, training, trust, video | Leave a comment

Horse play!

Posted on September 1, 2015 by liascott

Today I’m sharing something beautiful to watch. Edit Kappel is a trainer at the Hungarian National Stud, working with Hungarian Lipizzaner horses. These have been developed largely separate from the Lipizzaner lines used at the Spanish Riding School of Vienna. I lived … Continue reading →

Posted in Just For Fun | Tagged Edit Kappel, horseplay, Hungary, liberty training, Lippizan horses, stallion, video | Leave a comment

Inspiration: Kyra and Matador

Posted on July 5, 2015 by liascott

There was a recent online poll to identify the “best Dressage horse in history”. I was disappointed in the narrow list they chose, going only as far back as Granat and Ahlerich. However, I was pleasantly surprised that the winner … Continue reading →

Posted in Just For Fun | Tagged Best Dressage Horse contest, Dressage, Kyra Kyrklund, Major Anders Lindgren, Matador, video, World Cup 91 | 4 Comments

Video From When Dressage Was Fun

Posted on June 11, 2015 by liascott

Today I’m sharing a video from a time when watching top level Dressage was my passion, and not my horror. This particular video is extra fun, as it features two of the best of the time in a pas de … Continue reading →

Posted in Improving Your "Eye", Just For Fun | Tagged Ahlerich, Anne-Grethe Jensen, beautiful riding, calm horses, correct Dressage, Dr. Reiner Klimke, extended trot, Marzog, Pas de Deux, passage, piaffe, video | Leave a comment