Dressage Tips

Becoming a good student of dressage goes beyond attending lessons—it’s about dedication, effective learning strategies, and a proactive mindset. Whether you’re just starting or advancing through the levels, here are some key tips to…
Transitions are a cornerstone of good riding, but they can present challenges that disrupt rhythm, balance, and connection. Below are common transition problems and practical solutions to address them effectively. 1. Horse Comes Above…
How to Use Your Seat During Transitions Using your seat effectively is key to achieving smooth, balanced transitions. Whether you’re moving from walk to halt or canter to trot, your seat plays a crucial…
Help, I’m Afraid to Get On My Horse Fear of mounting your horse can be daunting, but with preparation and strategy, you can overcome it and build confidence. Here are practical steps to help…
The leg-yield is one of the foundational lateral movements in dressage and a key skill to develop suppleness, responsiveness, and straightness in your horse. This exercise first appears in First Level dressage tests and…
In this video, I’m walking you through one of the most important concepts in dressage: connecting your horse from the inside leg to the outside rein. This phrase is something we hear all the…
In this video, I’m diving into a foundational skill that every great rider possesses: an independent seat. If you’ve ever watched top riders, you’ve likely noticed how seamlessly they move with their horses, as…
In this video, we have a special guest, Sue Martin! Sue has coached me for many years and I have learned so much from her. Today, she will be talking about how to follow…
I know show season tends to differ depending on where you are in the world, but normally about springtime, people are starting to come out of their winter shells, horses are shedding fluff, and…
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