Jenny C. helped move Marathon to the trainer so he could take dressage “boot camp” while I’m on the human version of stall rest. Having great friends is a good thing.

Photo: Michelle N. Anderson

My dressage horse, Marathon, has struggled with soundness issues over the past couple of years. But with a new set of shoes and some veterinary help, he’s stayed sound through the spring and built back his strength. We even started incorporating collected canter and canter pirouettes back into his training

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