"Most adult amateurs want a horse that is easy to handle, goes on the bit, and is comfortable to sit,” says dressage trainer and USEF “S” judge Jennifer Roth, of Carmel, CA. “The horse should be an appropriate size for the rider and needs to be quiet—or quiet enough—depending on the amateur’s confidence level.”
Roth has just described what the majority of the dressage market is looking for. Yet finding a sound, safe, sane equine partner can feel like the quest for the elusive Holy Grail.
If your search for such a horse has you feeling like a Monty Python character, facing down man-eating rabbits and the Knights Who Say “Ni,” take heart: We have gathered advice on surviving the dark forests of unsuitable mounts and finding the amateur dressage horse that makes you always look on the bright side of life.
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