Silva Martin
Last Dressage Show in the Sunny South!
We had our last dressage show this weekend at Southern Comfort. All my horses were very good, but I have to say, they are getting tired. This has been a long winter for them, especially the young ones. They need a break!
Silva Martin’s Top Tips on Riding a Training Level Dressage Test
t’s always such a pleasure to speak with Silva Martin, truly. The bonus for us, though, is not just that she’s lovely and bright and funny, but that she’s an accomplished and talented dressage rider who knows the sport backwards and forwards.
Reflections on the Pau CCI****
I’ve waited about a week now since the end of the Pau CCI**** to reflect on my first European three-day event. I think it was good to take a breath and get back in the swing of things before I reflect on what I’ve just gone through. I’m truly hoping this evaluation doesn’t bring the [...]
Dressage Day Two Recap
The minutes and moments have been flying by at the World Equestrian Games for me and for everyone else here. That includes Silva Martin who, as you might imagine, has been very busy what with her husband riding in the World Equestrian Games! We were able to rendezvous just this afternoon to discuss Dressage Day [...]
Dressage Day One Recap
Two US riders rode today. Boyd went first at 10:32 and Buck at 3 o’clock. Boyd warmed up really well and looked fantastic, better than he’s ever looked. He went into ring and as soon as the announcer said that Boyd was riding for the US the crowd started clapping while he went around the [...]
Contributor Spotlight: Dressage Rider Silva Martin
Getting analysis from an expert is always insightful and eye-opening. We’re lucky to have our newest Team SmartPak dressage rider (and wife to eventer Boyd Martin) contributing and walking us through the dressage at the World Equestrian Games. We’ll hear from her about how the dressage tests are going for the American Team but I [...]
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