Reiner Klimke Clinic

Dr Reiner Klimke (January 14, 1936 – August 17, 1999) was a German equestrian, who won six gold and two bronze medals in dressage at the Summer Olympics — a record for equestrian events. He appeared in six Olympic Games from 1960 to 1988 (excluding 1980). This sketch is from a photo taken at one of the only clinics this master horseman ever gave in the United States.

Lovely Dressage Horses

I've been feeling very nostalgic this week, as I sketch along with Jon Gnagy.  Also I cleaned out some cabinets in my studio and found a big box of horse photos from about twenty years ago. At the time, I was heavily into Dressage, as were my friends. Although I planned to sketch along with Jon Gnagy all week, I thought I'd take a break here today and do a sketch from a photo taken at Dressage At Devon of a friend's upper level Dressage horse.

Dressage at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta

I attended the 1996 Equestrian Olympics in Atlanta Georgia with three friends. It was a glorious week of Dressage! I video taped most of the rides. I got out the tape and sketched from it today. For people who don't know Dressage, it's very much like watching the grass grow. For enthusiasts, it's exhilarating!