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Morgado Lusitano

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Morgado Lusitano instructors Martim Ferreira da Cunha (left) and Pedro Costa bring different teaching styles to the lessons at Morgado. Both are classically trained instructors of the highest levels of dressage. by Scott Trees Photography

Finding Peace and Classical Dressage at this 18th Century Portuguese Estate In May 2025 I attended an immersive educational opportunity for working equitation judges in Portugal. Following the training, many of my fellow judges and other attendees planned to participate in some of the riding and training opportunities horse people …

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The Places I Go, the People I Meet

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Bob Long and his horse on a recent trip to the Oregon Coast. Photo by Raina Gabbard.

Inspiration Comes from a Clinic Student My summer has been busy with travel, judging working equitation shows, and teaching clinics. I feel fortunate to meet people of all ages, types, abilities, and backgrounds, and horses are the same all over the world—they fill me with joy. Horses humble us, make …

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Trainer Profile: Trisha Reed of Run-A-Muck-Ranch

Run-A-Muck Ranch
Photo Courtesy Trisha Reed

Montana Trainer is a CHA Master Instructor and Working Equitation Professional Instructor Interview by Kim Roe I first became aware of Montana trainer Trisha Reed and her students while judging a working equitation show in Montana. Trisha’s horsemanship, good sportsmanship, and infectious sense of humor stuck in my mind. Over …

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Feature Story: Working Equitation in Colorado

Photos by Bianca McCarty Photography

An Interview with Leslie Martien Interview by Kim Roe Working equitation (WE) is one of the fastest growing equine disciplines in the world. The sport appeals to people from both English and Western disciplines, and all breeds of horses are found competing in it. Designed to highlight and celebrate the …

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Trainer’s Corner: Seeking Unity

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By Kim Roe

Step One: Say Hello “We are taught to watch or feel for external changes in the horses we work with but pay little attention to the internal changes. Even when we do look for internal changes in the horse, we often are paying little attention to what is going on …

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