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Elbows A

Your Elbows are the Most Important Joint in Your Body?

As Dressage riders, we’re always working on a nice soft contact and creating a connection from the hind leg through the back and into the hand. Connection is something that develops over many, many…
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ST to Canter a

The Key to Smooth Canter Transitions

How can I improve my canter? I get this question a lot from my students. Sure, there are a lot of great exercises that you can work on within the canter to improve your…
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how important is core strength

How Important Is Core Strength When Riding?

This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. When it comes to sitting the trot, how important is core strength? What can I be doing in and out of the saddle to…
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Supporting Our Olympians this Season

I don’t know about you but I am really looking forward to the summer Olympics this year in Paris. We still don’t know which combinations will make it but it is always incredibly inspiring…
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prepare for successful sitting trot

How To Prepare For Success In Sitting The Trot

This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. Sometimes I feel like when I sit the trot, I am sitting “above” his back, almost like riding a wave instead of being connected…
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New Snowman B

Let’s Ride the Snowman!

Edit: If you are having trouble getting this video to load, try watching it directly on YouTube here.  The Snowman is my all-time favorite exercise to help you get your horse supple, relaxed, and…
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Bridging Reins A

Bridging the Reins for a Steady Contact

One common struggle I see riders having is keeping their hands quiet and in the correct position. They either carry their hands too low, too high, or too wide and in general move their…
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relaxation and the aids

Which Comes First: Relaxation Or Acceptance Of The Aids?

This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. There’s this debate over which comes first: “acceptance of the aids” or “relaxation” in riding dressage. Both are important to achieve a harmonious…
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Stretch Circle A

Stretch Circle with a Judge

In this week’s video, we will be talking about the stretch circle with Nicole, a licensed EC Dressage judge. The stretch circle can be a difficult movement, as it is a test of your…
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