Collective Remarks A Journey through the American Dressage Evolution: Where It's Been, Where We Are, and Where We Need to Be

A world renowned dressage judge and former US Olympic coach, Anne Gribbons has had the unique experience of living the trajectory of the evolution of dressage in the United States—and has always been willing to share her knowledge and guidance in her popular column in The Chronicle of the Horse. Now, the best (and sometimes the worst!) of Anne’s personal experiences over the course of almost 20 years are gathered into one immensely entertaining sourcebook of history, humor, and wit. Anyone with an interest in dressage, its controversies, and its most famous names will enjoy this collection of Anne’s columns; but their true value is in Anne’s ideas for improving our horses, our riders, and our ability to compete on the international scene with success and integrity in the years to come.

Anne Gribbons was the North American Representative to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Cup Committee from 1994 to 1997, served for ten years on the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Board of Directors, is a member of the USEF High Performance Dressage Committee, and a member of the USET National Advisory Board. She is a past chair of the Athletes Advisory Council of the USEF, is vice-chair of the USEF Dressage Committee, and the past Chairman of the USEF Active Athletes Committee for Dressage. She served as Chef D’Equipe for US riders at the 2003 World Cup Finals in Gothenburg, Sweden. In 2006 Anne was named the “Horseman of the Year” by the Chronicle of the Horse and was nominated by the FEI Dressage Committee for a promotion to an “Olympic” or five-star judge. She is currently both a licensed USEF Senior Judge and an FEI Judge and has officiated at prestigious events around the world. She is also licensed by USEF as a Sport Horse Breeding Judge. From 2010 to 2012, Anne was the USEF Technical Advisor and coach for the US Dressage Team. She lives and trains at her farm in Chuluota, Florida. KnollDressage.com