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SUGGEST TOPICS OF INTEREST AT THESE SHOWS IN APRIL

JESSE & JOHN KASSNER🇺🇸
April 3, 2026
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This is YOUR chance to request articles on what we..

FROM THE FARRIER: SPRING EVENTING—STUDS, MUD, & PREVENTING SHOE LOSS🇺🇸

JEFF MANGONE 🇺🇸 APF II
April 1, 2026
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A Farrier’s Guide to Cross-Country Traction and Hoof Health Spring..

THE SECOND BASIC OF HORSE TRAINING—SCHOOL FIGURES🇿🇦

SUE MESA🇿🇦
April 1, 2026
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There are many references that teach how to ride a..

SO, WHAT IS WESTERN DRESSAGE? …ANSWERS FROM AN “R” JUDGE🇺🇸

JOANNE WILLIAMS, “R” JUDGE
April 1, 2026
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The Western Dressage Association of America (aka: WDAA) is one..

FITTING THE DRESSAGE SADDLE—DEBUNKING THE 8 COMMON MYTHS OF SADDLE FITTING METHODS🇩🇪/🇨🇦

JOCHEN SCHLEESE 🇩🇪/🇨🇦
April 1, 2026
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Fitting the Dressage Saddle: yes, I’m warning you—these are controversial!..

FEED FOR PERFORMANCE: WHY FORAGE IS CRITICAL FOR SUPPORTING & PREVENTING GASTRIC ULCERS IN DRESSAGE HORSES🇭🇺

ORSOLYA LOSONCI🇭🇺 BSC MSC ACEBC EEWB IAABC
April 1, 2026
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An equine nutritionist’s perspective for competition riders In today’s competitive..

A PERSPECTIVE FROM ISRAEL ON WESTERN DRESSAGE🇮🇱

ESTHER (LINSEY) ADAMS🇮🇱PsyD.
April 1, 2026
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There’s a moment in riding, if you’ve been at it..

ARENA CONSTRUCTION—PART III: THE HIDDEN FOUNDATION: WHY SUB-BASE CONSTRUCTION DETERMINES ARENA PERFORMANCE 🇺🇸

RICHARD “DICKIE” OSBORNE
April 1, 2026
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When riders discuss arena surfaces, the conversation almost always begins..