Engaging the Mind with Steffen Peters and Scott Hassler
Wellington, FL January 20, 2014 First of the day was Mette Larsen riding her own Deklan, a 5yearold KWPN gelding. Larsen joked that the impressive 18-hand Deklan is “quite little.” She said he is “giving, willing, never says no, but just sometimes a little bit powerful.” Larsen was quick to point out that she desires the forward thinking energy Delkan has, but must be able to channel it into something manageable.
Steffen Peter’s Dressage Training Tips at the 2014 USDF Trainer’s Conference
This is confusing in this sport. Yes, he’s a little bit behind the vertical, but he’s comfortable with the contact here. I can ask for some inside flexion, but I go right back to the outside rein. I’m not encouraging him to be over-round, but I want him to be […]
Heidi Degele – Mesa Farms, LLC
Dressage Trainer | Dressage Sales Horses | Young Horse Trainer | Competition Preparation A Michigan State University graduate, Degele received a degree in Animal Science with a Pre-vet option and an Equine emphasis in 1999. While attending Michigan State University in Lansing, Heidi discovered the ability to lead her peers […]
German Oldenburg’s Dominate the Markel/USEF Young Dressage Horse Championships!
In 2012, German Oldenburg’s dominated the finals as our horses claimed the Championship and Reserve Championship titles in the FEI Four Year Old Championship and the FEI Five Year Old Championship. Many of these successful stars have returned to defend their titles in 2013 and below we examine the list […]
Heidi Degele Dominates High Points, Sets Up for Success at Young Horse Championships
Degele and Greystone Equestrian LLC’s Don Fredo HD (Don Frederico x Pik Bube I) were the high scoring pair of the Wellington Classic’s Tropic I on Saturday after 75.20% in the Six Year-Old Final Test. In their second Six Year-Old Test on Sunday, Degele and Don Fredo HD also had […]