By Danielle Aymond Recently, I had the privilege and entertainment of accompanying my son, Connor, to a Dressage4Kids clinic with the legendary Lendon Gray, graciously hosted at Kalie Beckers’ farm. Now, you would think after years of riding, shows, clinics, and “Oh, now I get it!”...
By Gerlinde Beckers, Ph.D. In her September 2025 Chronicle of the Horse article, “Where Have All the Dressage Kids Gone?” Nicole DelGiorno voiced a concern that echoes across showgrounds nationwide: dressage in the U.S. has become an adult sport. But that shift isn’t because children have...
By Danielle Aymond In December 2022, I was lucky enough to get to attend the Carl Hester Through the Levels Masterclass at the World Equestrian Center. It was fantastic and I learned so much. However, I also came home with a sponsor pamphlet to a vacation...