Color on the East Coast: Laurie Phillips brings Appaloosa sport horses to the dressage arena

摘要

Dressage judges in the East are seeing spots, and Laurie Phillips couldn't be happier. In a sea of solid warmbloods, Laurie's Appaloosa sport horses really stand out. "The judges definitely remember you," says Laurie, a professional Appaloosa breederand trainer in Glenville, New York, just outside of Saratoga Springs. But her horses' spots aren't the only thing that capture the judges' attention. Laurie's Appaloosas are outstanding performers and have earned her recognition at the top dressage shows in the country against some of the best horses to be found.