Debbie McDonald – The Horse Magazine

A Conversation with Debbie McDonald at Aachen 2023

August 8th, 2023
Grand Prix dressage, what's happening in the big arena at the moment? Christopher Hector talks to US authority, Debbie McDonald. Read Article Comments Off

Debbie McDonald – how much collection for your young horse?

February 2nd, 2023
One of the many interesting facets of the art of dressage is the way knowledge is passed on, from one great teacher to the next. One of today’s super trainers, Debbie McDonald pays tribute to the German master coach, Klaus Balkenhol… “The biggest part of my coaching was in Germany with Klaus Balkenhol. I’ve had […] Read Article Comments Off

Talking Freestyles and Nathalie, Kyra, Debbie and Robert

August 4th, 2022
What makes a great dressage freestle? We asked four great freestyle artists: Robert Dover, Kyra Kyrklund, Debbie McDonald and Princess Nathalie... Read Article 1 Comment »

Debbie McDonald – get your rider position, right!

July 21st, 2022
When Debbie McDonald speaks, it is wise to listen for she is one of the key players in the shift of international dressage to a gentler, more horse friendly style of dressage... Read Article Comments Off

Debbie McDonald training the spooky horse – and training the changes

October 6th, 2020
One of the many wonderful things about Debbie McDonald as a trainer is that she is inside the rider, Debbie has been there done that, it’s not just great theory, it is hours and hours spent in the saddle acquiring the precious knowledge that she is now passing on to her students – like Kristen […] Read Article Comments Off

Debbie McDonald working on straightness

August 28th, 2020
Debbie McDonald may still be celebrating her birthday, but all over the world, riders celebrate the wisdom, tact and elegance, that Debbie has brought to the dressage arena... Read Article Comments Off

Debbie McDonald – a tribute

August 27th, 2020
Debbie McDonald was a great competition rider, now she is proving to be a sensational team trainer, producing a squad of the most elegant riders in the world... Read Article 2 Comments »

Adrienne Lyle – Up for the challenge

August 26th, 2019
She's the rising star of American dressage - and she is also a very thoughtful and well-thought out rider. Meet Adrienne Lyle... Read Article Comments Off

Meet Shannan Goodwin, new face on the dressage scene

August 15th, 2018
Meet Shannan Goodwin who bought her horse as a youngster, and trained him all the way to Grand Prix. Shannan and Aristede narrowly missed out on selection for the WEG, and are listed as reserves... Read Article Comments Off

Laura Graves: Superstar

August 9th, 2018
US dressage superstar, Laura Graves in an exclusive interview with Rebecca Ashton. Read Article 3 Comments »