Articles
These links will take you to various web-sites and articles. Any rule change notices,
important dressage facts or helpful hints that we come across will also be added to this
page. Don't hesitate to use them or pass them on. If you would like to find out more
about a certain piece or add one of your own, please feel free to e-mail Fallon Walker
at
 FWDressage@schwungfarm.com.
"Long & Deep is an option."
This is an article written by the great Miguel Tavora on the subject of schooling
a horse in a longer and deep frame. Written recently.
"An option on the Rollkur."
This article was opinion made by an unknown person on a dressage forum
website. I found it quite interesting. Written September of 2005.
"The FEI redefines the term of Roll-kur"
The FEI has redefined the term Rollkur to this. Its is a training method used by
many top dressage riders, in which the neck is hyperflexed.
"Trainers Envy"
I found this one really interested. It was written by Astrid Appels and is about the envy
that can rise up between trainers and their students.
"The decline of Dressage"
This article was also written by Astrid Appels on the topic of dressage in the world
today. It is right on and seems to cover everything that goes on currently in the
dressage ring.
"Training with Martina Hannover"
This is an arena-side lesson from Martina Hannovers stable in Germany.
"Debating the Roll-kur"
This is an article that was recently written debating the roll-kur from a different
stand point.. It was written in 2006. For more information, contact Schwung Farm.
"Short interview with Anky & Sjef"
This is a great article with quotes from Anky van Grunsven & Sjef Jannsen.
"Interview with a groom from the barn of van Grunsven"
This is an article in which Tiffany (a groom at van Grunsven's barn) is asked questions
about her experiences in Holland. Somehow, most of the questions end up talking about
the deep method and Anky's riding techniques. Very interesting!
"Deep....Not such a new method."
Magrit Otto-Crepin challenges that the deep method is not the only way of riding
that should be questioned. She also states that riding deep is not a new way of riding
or a fad that will pass.
"DressageDirect on Rollkur"
This was written by the president of the IDRC Magrit Otto-Crepin
concerning the use of Rollkur in dressage for competitions.
"Interview with Laurens van Lieren"
This is an interview done with International Dutch rider Laurens van Lieren.
"The horse I will never forget."   
By Fallon Walker.  Published on the NODA Newsletter in January 2007.
"A Schwung Farm students great success."
By Fallon Walker.  Published on the NODA Newlstter in January of 2007.
"Interview with Schwung Farm, Kelly Walker & Fallon Walker Dressage."
Interview done by Kim Moody. Published in February of 2007.
"Keeping the 'Happy Horse'" - Leg Protection
By Fallon Walker. Published in the NODA Newsletter in February 2007.
"Keeping the 'Happy Horse'" - Early Show Preparations
By Fallon Walker. Published in the NODA Newsletter in March of 2007.
"Keeping the 'Happy Horse"' - Show Day
By Fallon Walker. Published in the NODA Newsletter in April of 2007.
"Keeping the Happy Horse"' - Riding in Extreme Heat
By Fallon Walker. Published in the NODA Newsletter in May of 2007.
"Keeping the 'Happy Horse'" - Daily Routine
By Fallon Walker. Published in the NODA Newsletter in June of 2007.
"Keeping the 'Happy Horse'" - RESPECT!
By Fallon Walker. Published in the NODA Newsletter in August of 2007.
Medina County Gazette Interview with Fallon Walker on her horse, Guilliani.
By Sandy Barnosky. Published on August 28, 2007.
"Keeping the 'Happy Horse'" - RESPECT Part II
By Fallon Walker. Published in the NODA Newsletter in September of 2007.
"Local dressage rider has international success!"
By the Akron Beacon Journal in October of 2007.
"Keeping the 'Happy Horse'" - Riding During the Winter Months
By Fallon Walker. Published in the NODA Newsletter in November of 2007.
"Body Armour in the Dressage Horse."
By Kelly Walker. Published in the Topline Magazine in August of 2007.
"The US FEI Young & Developing Horse Program"
By Fallon Walker. Published in the NODA Newsletter in February of 2007.
"Keeping the 'Happy Horse'" - Designing and Riding a Freestyle
By Fallon Walker. Published in the NODA Newsletter in April of 2007.
"Keeping the 'Happy Horse'" - Training in Inclement Weather
By Fallon Walker. Published in the NODA Newsletter in July of 2007.