Western Dressage at the Morgan Grand National

Western Dressage Magazine caught up with what was happening with Western Dressage at the 2011 Morgan Grand National. Eitan Beth-Halachmy did a clinic for the 2nd year in a row, and Western Dressage classes were held for the first time at the Morgan Grand National.
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[@TheresaBrummett]

Theresa Brummett in Trilby, Florida is putting together a clinic this fall 2012!!!! This is awesome, Riding in my Western Saddle, with 2 hands...I'm want in.

[@WesternDressage]

@TheGliderDad It was his Morgan stallion Santa Fe Renegade.

[@KimbaLorber]

Is there a place to get the Tests they use? I think I jsut found my True Riding Passion! I'd love to work on some Tests..are they standardized yet? I've been involved in the horse world for over 30 years and I LOVE being able to combine my two big loves..any info you could give me on how to become a certified clinician and where to find the Tests, etc. would be greatly appreciated. I totally agree with Riderealhorses..Western Dressage Rocks!

[@sorayasosasanabria6835]

WDAA has all the 24 tests in total in the web page and also USEF has it.

[@hyperfocus2011]

Does he have a rubber bit???

[@sorayasosasanabria6835]

Eitan Beth-Halachmy is and awesome rider undoubtedly!!! but Eitan Beth-Halachmy (I understand) is the promoter of the Cowboy Dressage and, Cowboy dressage and Western Dressage are similar but nor the same. So why WDM is holding here a WD clinic with him?

[@katzenratz]

This is awesome! But why are they all riding two handed instead of traditional western?

[@sorayasosasanabria6835]

In WD you can go two hands or neck rein, but you have to decide before start the show. You can go to WDAA or USEF for more info rules (PDF). Everything is there! Enjoy it!

[@Wisepati]

Because it is dressage.

[@Wisepati]

Would be better in a bitless bridle. Can see this horse isn't comfortable with the bit and the swish of his tail tells the story. I see so many dressage horses behind the bit and their tails wringing. They are not happy. When are people going to change this?