Susanna Dussling Equestrian

🐴 Calling all seasoned horse show veterans!

For those of you who have been to the “Big Dance” — Nationals or other major shows — what advice would you give a first-timer?

What do you wish someone had told you before your first big show?

Share your best tips, lessons learned, or things you absolutely shouldn’t forget! 😊

First-timers, let’s learn from the veterans! 🐴❤️

🏆 World Championship Season Is Almost Here!

With championship shows just around the corner, I’m curious…

What’s ONE class you’re most excited to watch this year?

Or are you showing?

🐴 Park?
🐴 Pleasure?
🐴 Equitation?
🐴 5 - Gaited?
🐴 In-Hand?
🐴 Something else?

Tell us why! Bonus points if you’re cheering on a favorite horse, rider, or trainer. Let’s celebrate the excitement of show season together! 💙

🐴 **The Moment You’ve Been Waiting For Has Arrived!** 🐴

The very first **Masters Movement Round Table** from **Inside the Horseman’s Mind** is now available! 🎥

I’m thrilled to share this powerful conversation featuring three incredible amateur masters riders:

⭐ **Amy Haller**
⭐ **Joan Todd**
⭐ **Byron Gifford**

These riders share their stories, challenges, breakthroughs, and the mindset that keeps them growing in the saddle.

This conversation is about so much more than riding. It’s about passion, perseverance, lifelong learning, and the journey we all share as horsemen and horsewomen.

Whether you’re chasing your next blue ribbon, returning to the ring, or simply love the sport of Saddleseat — this conversation will inspire you.

Watch it here:
👇👇👇
https://youtu.be/xmJaOxVDpQ0?si=IYGuLalxJIyUZzoJ

After you watch, I’d love to hear from you:
**What was your biggest takeaway from the conversation?**

A huge thank you to Amy, Joan, and Byron for sharing their wisdom and being part of this special event.

This is just the beginning…

Welcome to the **Saddle Seat Community — Where Serious Riders Go Deeper.**

**Ride. Reset. Repeat.** 🐴

Last night’s Zoom panel was one of those conversations you didn’t want to end. 💙

Amy Haller, Byron Gifford, and Joan Todd shared the triumphs, the setbacks, the health challenges they’ve overcome, and the passion that has kept them dedicated to Saddle Seat through it all. Their honesty, wisdom, and love for the sport made for an unforgettable evening.

If you weren’t there… you truly missed something special.

The good news? The replay is coming soon, and you’ll definitely want to watch it. Stay tuned! 🐴🎥

🎙️ TONIGHT!

Join 50+ amateur riders for an interactive round-table conversation with special guests:

⭐ Amy Haller
⭐ Byron Gifford
⭐ Joan Todd

Real stories. Real training. Real conversation.

🗓️ Tonight • July 27
🕖 7:00 PM CT

Registration link in the comments! Don’t miss this unique evening with fellow horsemen and horsewomen. 💙

✨ Meet Our Third Panelist: Joan Todd!✨

Joan’s love for horses began as a child and has been a lifelong passion. Growing up around horses, she started with Quarter Horses, Morgans, and hunters before discovering the Saddlebred world — a journey that would shape her future in the show ring.

Over the years, Joan has experienced the true highs and lows of the horse life. From training and showing her own horses as an amateur, to stepping away while raising her family, and eventually finding her way back to competition, horses have remained a constant source of purpose, friendship, and strength.

After retirement and a renewed passion for showing, Joan returned to the ring and has enjoyed a successful amateur career — with hopes of continuing to compete for many years to come.

Join us July 27 for a special conversation with Joan and our other panelists as we celebrate the stories, challenges, and triumphs of riders 50+.

🎟️ Free Zoom Event
🔗 Link in the comments

🌟 Meet Our Second Guest Panelist! 🌟 @ Bryon Gifford

We're excited to welcome Bryon Gifford as our second guest panelist for Monday's **Masters Riders (50+) Roundtable!

Bryon's journey began riding friends' horses because owning one wasn't an option. After college, he discovered American Saddlebreds, bought his first young horse, trained him himself, and never looked back.

Over the years, Bryon has enjoyed success with multiple outstanding Saddlebreds, earning championships and top ribbons at Pin Oak, Big D, Oklahoma City, St. Louis, Germantown, Houston, Lexington, and Louisville. After a few breaks from the show ring, one thing has always remained the same... the itch to come back and compete!

Today, Bryon continues to enjoy showing and proving that the passion for horses only grows stronger with time.

Join us Monday for a fun, honest conversation with amateur riders who are still chasing goals, blue ribbons, and the joy of the ride.

✨ Our third guest panelist will be introduced tomorrow!

LIVE ZOOM EVENT Monday July 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm CST

🔗 Registration link is in the comments!

🌟 Meet Our First Guest Panelist! 🌟 Amy Haller

We're excited to welcome Amy as our first guest panelist for Monday's Masters Riders (50+) Roundtable!

From learning to ride with her grandparents and aunt, to showing American Saddlebreds, training her own horses, competing in nearly every division, and now proudly embracing the Masters division—Amy's journey is one of passion, perseverance, and lifelong horsemanship.

She proves that riding doesn't have an expiration date... she's not slowing down and plans to continue riding for many years to come! 🐴💙

Join us Monday for an honest conversation with amateur riders who are still chasing blue ribbons, setting goals, and loving every minute in the saddle.

✨ Our second panelist will be introduced tomorrow!

🔗 **Registration link is in the comments!**

🤔 Question for our Saddle Seat community…

If you could go back and give your younger Saddle Seat self one piece of advice, what would it be?

Would you tell yourself to be more patient? Trust your horse? Stop comparing yourself to others? Take more lessons? Enjoy the journey?

Share your answer in the comments—I can’t wait to read them! 💙

And if you’re still learning (aren’t we all? 😊), join us for Inside the Horseman’s Mind – The Master’s Movement on Zoom, where we’ll learn from experienced horsemen who have been there and done that.

🎟️ Registration link is in the comments!