Silver Oak Farm

10/10/2026

10/06/2026

https://youtu.be/f0plXC_OOcA?is=xX4hyF35U13TGLRe

10/04/2026

"In 1980, my father wrote in his book 'Basic Training of the Young Horse' that many dressage horses are not even able to clear an obedience jump and are never allowed to move freely in nature under a rider," said Ingrid Klimke. "Back then, he already indicated the dangers of too-early specialization, like leg troubles.

"So my family’s approach for all of our horses, no matter which career we have chosen for them, is to do the same versatile basic training in the first years. The more systematically a horse gets strengthened in his musculature and the more carefully he gets suppled in his youth, the stronger he will be to start his specialization after this basic training and this sufficient capability means that the horse will remain healthy despite increasing requirements."

Read the full article, "Train for Your Horse's Happiness," at the link in our comments
📸Horst Streitferdt

10/01/2026

Drum roll, please 🥁 The 2027 US Dressage Test score sheets are now available online!

These tests will take effect December 1, 2026, and will be utilized through November 30, 2030. Start learning and reviewing the new tests at the link below!

🔗 https://www.usdf.org/downloads/forms/index.asp?TypePass=2027Tests

If your show season hasn't quite concluded yet, don't worry - the 2023 tests will remain on the website until the rollover. Happy dancing!

P.S. Test products, such as the USDF Test Booklet and On The Levels program, will be made available at a later date. Stay tuned!