Dressage Tips

A big part of Dressage is straightness.  All horses are naturally crooked and so are the riders.  It is very important to first identify these asymmetries, understand how they effect your position and your…
May is Dressage Rider Position Month – we will be focusing our content on Dressage Rider Position! Believe it or not, most ALL of the issues that you are having with your riding and training can…
Downward transitions are on many horses even more difficult than upward transitions. Even though your are slowing down, you want the horse to stay forward feeling in the downward transition and to stay engaged…
Are you clear on when to ask for the canter??? The canter transition is something that MANY horses and riders struggle with! A lot has to happen for the horse to coordinate all 4…
Flying changes are a lot of fun to ride, but can be very hard and frustrating to train.  A lot has to happen in a very short period of time: the horse must go…
I keep getting questions about how to influence the trot with your posting so I thought I would do a video! If you have a horse that tends to rush in the trot or…
Today’s YouTube video is 10 Tips for show day! Preparation is your KEY to a successful competition! If you are planning on competing this season, be sure to check out my Blue Ribbon Competition…
The trot lengthening is a movement that first shows up at First Level. The trot lengthening is a test of “thrust” – the horses’ ability to push from the hind leg, through their back,…
Have you ever gotten a comment from your instructor or on a test sheet at a competition – “needs more bend?” When you hear this, what is your first thought? Is it to pull…
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