Lifestyle Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/lifestyle/ Dressage Today is the training and educational resource for dressage riders at every level. Videos and instructional articles offer tips. Wed, 13 May 2026 14:06:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://s3.amazonaws.com/wp-s3-dressagetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/09180459/DT-Favicon-150x150.png Lifestyle Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/lifestyle/ 32 32 Grace in Motion: 7 Dressage Horses to Watch in 2026 https://dressagetoday.com/plus/grace-in-motion-7-dressage-horses-to-watch-in-2026/ Sat, 09 May 2026 14:01:03 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=20256 Meet the superstar U.S. dressage horses to watch at major competitions in the year ahead.

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]]> Artistry in the Arena: 7 Dressage Riders to Watch in 2026 https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/artistry-in-the-arena-7-dressage-riders-to-watch-in-2026/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:07:26 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=20102 From seasoned veterans to rising talent, learn more about these notable dressage riders eyeing top results in 2026.

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]]> Mustang Champions Announces Cancelation of 2026 Mustang Classic Due to Lack of BLM Funding https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/mustang-champions-announces-cancelation-of-2026-mustang-classic-due-to-lack-of-blm-funding/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:23:37 +0000 https://dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com/news/mustang-champions-announces-cancelation-of-2026-mustang-classic-due-to-lack-of-blm-funding/ The Mustang Classic—a unique, annual event featuring Mustangs competing in English disciplines including dressage—has been canceled for 2026 after losing funding from the BLM.

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]]> Fashion Designer Stella McCartney Partners With LeMieux on New Collection of Equestrian Wear https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/apparel/fashion-designer-stella-mccartney-partners-with-lemieux-on-new-collection-of-equestrian-wear/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:15:49 +0000 https://dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com/news/fashion-designer-stella-mccartney-partners-with-lemieux-on-new-collection-of-equestrian-wear/ The equestrian brand LeMieux collaborates with longtime rider and British fashion icon Stella McCartney to create a new line of rider apparel that blends luxury fashion with technical performance.

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]]> Chelsea Canedy: ‘Allowing Everything to Be, Even When It Feels Ugly’ https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/chelsea-canedy-allowing-everything-to-be-even-when-it-feels-ugly/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:57:10 +0000 https://dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com/news/chelsea-canedy-allowing-everything-to-be-even-when-it-feels-ugly/ In our second excerpt from Chelsea Canedy's debut memoir, the dressage rider and Mustang advocate talks more about the special relationships she developed with two Mustang mares and the resilience and self-discovery they taught her.

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]]> Chelsea Canedy: ‘Allowing Everything to Be, Even When It Feels Ugly’ https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/chelsea-canedy-allowing-everything-to-be-even-when-it-feels-ugly-2/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:57:10 +0000 https://dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com/news/chelsea-canedy-allowing-everything-to-be-even-when-it-feels-ugly-2/ In our second excerpt from Chelsea Canedy's debut memoir, the dressage rider and Mustang advocate talks more about the special relationships she developed with two Mustang mares and the resilience and self-discovery they taught her.

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]]> Premium Picks: The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Dressage Enthusiasts https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/tack-and-gear/premium-picks-the-ultimate-holiday-gift-guide-for-dressage-enthusiasts/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:58:14 +0000 https://dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com/news/premium-picks-the-ultimate-holiday-gift-guide-for-dressage-enthusiasts/ Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide kicks of the season with a curated list of unique and utilitarian ideas for the modern, discerning dressage rider with a variety of options for every budget.

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]]> Taking the Shot: Endel Ots on His Journey to Paris https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/taking-the-shot-endel-ots-on-his-journey-to-paris/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:27:21 +0000 https://dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com/news/taking-the-shot-endel-ots-on-his-journey-to-paris/ Endel Ots, U.S. traveling reserve for the 2024 Paris Olympics, talks about the special bond he’s developed with Zen Elite’s Bohemian, what sparked his fascination with dressage and why he connects so deeply with horses.

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]]> Chelsea Canedy Talks About How Horses Pulled Her Through Self-Doubt in Her Debut Memoir https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/chelsea-canedy-talks-about-how-horses-pulled-her-through-self-doubt-in-her-debut-memoir/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:07:39 +0000 https://dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com/news/chelsea-canedy-talks-about-how-horses-pulled-her-through-self-doubt-in-her-debut-memoir/ Dressage rider and mustang advocate Chelsea Canedy shares raw, personal stories and lessons learned in studying equine behavior that helped navigate her career, family and life. Read this first excerpt from her new memoir.

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