Dressage Tips

If you’ve ever watched a video of yourself riding and noticed your hands flying all over the place, you’re not alone. Unsteady hands can make it difficult to establish a soft and consistent contact…
One of the most common mistakes I see is riding with the reins way too long. Yes, of course, we want to be soft and we won’t want to hang on the reins, but…
Are you having trouble turning? Is your horse drifting? Are you pulling on the inside rein with little success? You’re not alone! Many riders encounter this issue, and the more you pull on the…
In this video, we are talking about three exercises that are great for older horses. The older horse can be so generous because they can allow you to focus on your position, build your…
This week, we’re diving into one of the most mysterious yet essential concepts in riding: the half-halt. As a Grand Prix rider and trainer, I can tell you that learning to ride effective half-halts…
Jigging is a common and frustrating issue for many riders, especially when you’re trying to maintain a calm, walk in your Dressage tests. Jigging is when a horse transitions into a short, tense trot…
Riders often ask me, “Can you just give me a lesson plan? I want to know exactly what to do with my horse.” Having a structured plan for your ride can make all the…
Edit: If this video isn’t loading for you. Try watching it directly on YouTube here.  Dressage is much more than riding patterns in an arena—it’s about fostering a deep partnership with your horse and…
Since I was a kid, I’ve always loved spending the holidays riding, even if it meant getting dumped in the dirt. I have a wonderful (well mostly) Christmas Day memory riding my horse Achilles….
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