~Ruth's Corner~

Ruth Hogan-Poulsen has earned her USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medals as well as her Freestyle Gold Bar and has been named a 4* rider on Centerline USDF scores

Ruth has competed both nationally and internationally and was long-listed by the USET. She has received multiple awards at every level from Training to Grand Prix. Many of her students and their horses have risen through the levels from Intro to Grand Prix and won both Regional and Reserve National Championships.

Ruth is also the creator Freestyles from A to C. She has been creating competitive Musical Freestyles for decades. Also the creator of Program Your Position a DVD series as well as Riding with Soul a musical CD and digital series. Ruth has been the coach and choreographer for Team International at the annual Challenge of the Americas quadrille freestyle benefit for breast cancer research.

Ruth is also the leader of Team Poulsen

Dressage LLC a training and coaching program both in Plainfield Vt and Wellington fL.

Ruth is committed to personalizing the training process for each of her horse or human students. Ruth’s customized training plans focus on integrity and individuality for horses and riders, even during peak competition season.

Ruth's blog can be found here.

Ruth's Blog post # 5: Connection Issues in Canter Transitions

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Does your horse come above the bit, toss his head or climb with his head and neck into every canter transition?

If your answer is yes, you should ask yourself the following questions. (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full answer)

Ruth's Blog post # 4: Questions to Ask Before Getting on a New Horse

Last month we talked about the questions that I ask every owner of a new horse coming into my barn. Young or old, trained or untrained, it's essential to know as much about a new horse as possible. This month I will talk about the questions that I would ask BEFORE I (or one of my staff) would get ON a new horse. Horses come for training for lots of reasons. Whatever the reason however, you still need to collect as much information as possible to keep yourself, your kids, your staff safe. These questions are also very important when you are trying a horse for sale, or even riding a friend’s horse for the first time. (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)

Ruth's Blog post # 3: The Difference Between Movements, Figures and Patterns

Many people ask me about the choreography of their freestyle pattern. One of the confusions surrounding a freestyle pattern is what is allowed and what is forbidden at a certain level. Before you can begin to build a pattern you need to know the difference between movements and figures so that you don't try something that is on the "forbidden" list at your level.

What is the difference between movements, figures and patterns? (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)

Ruth's Blog post # 2: "Avoid Colic"

Avoid Colic

Follow these guidelines to prevent recurring episodes of this potentially dangerous condition.

Colic is one of the most frightening medical problems faced by horse owners. Unfortunately, determining the underlying cause of chronic colic can be difficult, which means your horse’s colic will continue to recur. The following 12 tips for avoiding colic may help reduce the risk. (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)

Ruth's Blog post # 1: Perfect Practice Makes Perfect

What is Muscle Memory?

If you've ever worked on your posture or a set of aids for a movement on your horse, you've probably heard the words "muscle memory.” But what is this mysterious thing? Is it something real or just a part of dressage riders’ folklore? Can we do anything to make our learning more efficient, or should we be suspicious of "automatic" riding as less creative? (Click on Blog Title above (in blue) to read full entry)

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