These old hands have met many friends and shared both smiles and tears these old hands have held more happiness than most through the years. The united states equestrian federation has recognized wdaa as the sole affiliate representing the discipline of western dressage. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Each discipline of horsemanship is time honored and recognized on its own. Palm partnership training hosts western dressage week march. Susan springsteen, a successful fei competitor and usdf bronze, silver, and gold medalist, offers customized programs for the systematic training of competition horses, dressage riders looking to move up the levels and jumper riders interested in cross training with gymnastic flatwork. Palm equestrian academy invite english, western and dressage riders to soak in the. Western dressage association of florida home facebook. Lynn palm, world champion exhibitor, clinician, and past aqha professional horsewoman of. You can work together with lynn and design a show saddle as well. Competitions western dressage association of florida. The versatile lynn palm, quarter horse trainer dressage today. But this versatile horsewoman didnt come from a horsey family.
Palm equestrian academy invite english, western and dressage riders to soak in the splendor of fox grove farm while learning correct horsemanship in a safe. Cdw professional association cowboy dressage world. Dressage today is the quintessential monthly handbook for dressage riders of all levels. Finally, western riders have tangible test books with details. For the fun and beauty of florida, you cant go wrong at fox grove farm. This affordable program is open to all riders at all of the wd levels. Dressage training in west palm beach, florida palm beach. A firstclass facility in the heart of horse country, ocala, florida, fox grove is the perfect setting to teach our enthusiastic riders throughout the year. With clinics across the us and abroad, the duo also welcome riders to their multidiscipline facility, fox grove farm in ocala, florida. Your complete guide to western dressage by lynn palm.
Check them out and contact them to schedule a lesson, either virtual or onsite. A good warm up routine is valuable, whether you are about to school your horse for your latest test in western dressage, or are just heading out for a trail ride. Cowboy dressage professionals who wish to be approved and recognized by cowboy dressage world must be current members in good standing with the cowboy dressage world professional association or cdwpa. Western dressage is the method to develop the ultimate bridle horse if training is too technical for rider to understand the lesson, how do you expect the horse to understand. Lynn palm western dressage fund created at the dressage. She is a national advisor to the western dressage association of america and contributed to the current rules for the sport. Lynn palm western dressage fund the dressage foundation. Intended to be accessible to all, cowboy dressage is open to all breeds and all levels of riders. Its always in your best interests to fully understand the dressage tests before you compete. Originally published in may issue of show horse today magazine. This is the book dvd to have if you want to go deep into dressage naturally. As a group member organization gmo of the united states dressage federation usdf, nwda exists to develop and encourage an interest in dressage, combinedtraining, and all related english style horse activities. This is where karen explains how she combined her experience as a dressage professional with her immersion in natural horsemanship. The pineland farms trainer and athlete earned a bronze medal in 1992.
Dressage training in west palm beach, florida palm beach county. Her approach to headtotoe horsemanship does just that, and is one she teaches through her schools at her facilities in bessemer,michigan, and ocala. Your complete guide to western dressage by lynn palm horse and rider books. The saddle that she has designed with phil harris is a schooling saddle. Please allow at least 34 weeks advance notice for these events to be added to the wda of florida event calendar. Renowned educator, clinician, and western dressage world champion lynn palm says that one of the quickest ways to understand true collection is to try it yourself. The next generation of american horsemanship is here. Copeland for the ultimate primer on western dressage, a new discipline recently recognized by the united states equestrian federation. Wisconsin cowboy dressage,inc is a 501c3 nonprofit welcoming all riders and equines who wish to. Palms and pittionrossillons ultimate goal is to develop willing horses and happy riders. The equestrian pursuit known as cowboy dressage melds the best of western riding traditions and classical dressage in the pursuit of a harmonious relationship with a horse. Our primary focus is on education about and the promotion of western dressage. I want to comment on one question that i came up during our time together.
When you combine the philosophy and practice of each and add music, you create art. The western dressage association of america is an educational not for profit with a 501c3 status. The western dressage association of florida is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to align itself with the purposes. West palm beach, florida dressage trainer guide to help you find the best equestrian professional to match your needs. Western dressage is attracting those horse owners that are looking for the best welfare of their horses. Or western horses to summarize this again, i would like all to consider this answer. Stephanie lynn, is an aqha professional horseman, horse trainer, coach and judge. Springsteen dressage is the realization of a lifelong dream. In an exciting expansion of the traditional horse show calendar, the western new england professional horsemans association wnepha has agreed to offer year end high point awards for both english and western dressage classes.
Fox grove farm is beautifully situated on 38 peaceful acres with big live oaks, lush green pastures, rolling hills and brown wood fencing. The goal of this fund is to provide funding for equestrian groups to host affordable, highquality western dressage educational events clinics, camps, symposia. Copeland in your complete guide to western dressage. At 70, maine equestrian michael poulin hopes to ride into the. Events can be submitted by completing our online event submission form. Other products include steady hands, soft corrections, cinch converters, crocheted hair net scrunches, adj. Feb, 2017 lynn palm has been a professional horsewoman for 30 years with two books and 17 videotapes on training the western and english rider and horse. Lynn salvatori palm lynn is considered one of the worlds foremost and respected horsemen. Nawd is proud of the pros who have embraced the goals we stand for.
Feb 10, 2015 lynn palm and cyril pittionrossillon offer western dressage training for horse and rider at their fox grove farm in ocala, fl throughout the year. This awardwinning magazine offers news, entertainment and information on training and riding theories and strategies from the worlds top dressage riders. Wdafl presents annual state championship competitions each year. Its hard to find an equestrian magazine without a lynn palm howto or training article inside. Join a committee to help shape the future of the organization and western dressage. Named 2015 aqha professional horsewoman of the year, her work as a horse trainer has produced aqha world champions, congress champions and national champions in open, youth and amateur across disciplines. Heres an easy exercise from her book the riders guide to real collection to help you feel what your horse feels when you ask him to collect. We ride together we learn together we grow together. Unique tree laminated tree with spring steel specifically designed to fit quarter horses, paints and other stock horse breeds. Multiple wdaa world champion lynn palm has announced the creation of the lynn palm western dressage fund at the dressage foundation. Detailed listings include a bio, specialties, photos, and contact info.
The western dressage association of florida offers its events calendar as a free service. Lynn palm read a chapter from your complete guide to western dressage western dressage. Your complete guide to western dressage by lynn palm with sue copeland. The award program year is december 1, 2016 through november 30, 2017. Obtain discounts from select professionals in your area. It is a book produced more on how to do the movements rather than their purpose and how the exercises benefit the horse, which i feel is the more important subject at this time of the beginning of western dressage. Lynn is hearing of so much interest in the new and exciting discipline of western dressage. Western new england professional horsemans association. Thats right, beginning with the 2014 competition season, western dressage will have its own chapter in the usef rule book. Her palm partnership training champions the partnership between horse and rider, hence one of her sayings, improve the rider, improve the horse. Western dressage tests trafalgar square books blog. Upcoming shows western dressage association of florida. Feb 21, 2017 in your complete guide to western dressage.
For more than 50 years lynn palm and cyril pittionrossillon have provided training for thousands of horses and riders with their dressage principles based teaching methods. Lynn and her husband cyril pittionrossillon conduct palm partnership training courses at fox grove farm in ocala, florida, and at royal palm ranch in bessemer, michigan, and lynns ride well clinics are offered across the country. Tsb is thrilled to have a role in promoting western dressage and encouraging riders of all abilities and levels to pursue it with their horses. In this new book lynn palm gives you a complete program to develop your horsemanship and riding skills. That question is western dressage going to be for english horses in a western saddle. Eitan bethhalcamy cowboy dressage, as the name implies, is a combination of the best of both worlds. Find horses for sale that are suitable for western dressage which combines western riding and the classical sport of dressage. At 70, maine equestrian michael poulin hopes to ride into the olympics. Do not let the complex technical explanations stop you from building your dream horse. I was hoping that lynn palm book would be explaining the dressage movements more in depth than what i found. Lynn palm, world champion exhibitor, clinician, and past aqha professional horsewoman of the year explains the basics. March 1117 is a week devoted to this fastest growing new discipline. Basic level is the first level where you will do working walk, working jog. This series of shows will be called the western new england dressage series.