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Notable Film: “An Open Door”

An Open Door

Documentary Now Streaming About the Life and Legacy of Dr. Temple Grandin Written and Directed by John Barnhardt Good Deed Entertainment is proud to announce the acquisition and worldwide release of “An Open Door”, a powerful new documentary celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. Temple Grandin. The film, … Read More

Remembering My Best Teacher

my seat

The Hard Horse Who Taught Me to Use My Seat Recently, while judging a Working Equitation show, I watched a young woman ride a talented but spicy black gelding around a course of obstacles. The horse appeared happy, with ears pricked, a quiet tail, and a swinging back. He eagerly … Read More

Morgado Lusitano

Morgado Lusitano
Morgado Lusitano instructors Martim Ferreira da Cunha (left) and Pedro Costa bring different teaching styles to the lessons at Morgado. Both are classically trained instructors of the highest levels of dressage. by Scott Trees Photography

Finding Peace and Classical Dressage at this 18th Century Portuguese Estate In May 2025 I attended an immersive educational opportunity for working equitation judges in Portugal. Following the training, many of my fellow judges and other attendees planned to participate in some of the riding and training opportunities horse people … Read More

The Places I Go, the People I Meet

Bob Long
Bob Long and his horse on a recent trip to the Oregon Coast. Photo by Raina Gabbard.

Inspiration Comes from a Clinic Student My summer has been busy with travel, judging working equitation shows, and teaching clinics. I feel fortunate to meet people of all ages, types, abilities, and backgrounds, and horses are the same all over the world—they fill me with joy. Horses humble us, make … Read More

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