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A smiling rider sits on a black Quarter Horse next to a smiling trainer in an indoor arena. Text reads: Episode #2 Dressage for All: Flying Changes with a Quarter Horse on a blue background.

Flying Changes: Training Tips from a Quarter Horse in Dressage

Welcome back to Episode 2 of my Dressage For All series! This month, I’m highlighting students and their horses from a variety of breeds to show that Dressage is for all. These aren’t professional…
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Two women with a horse in an indoor arena; one is riding at the horse canter, the other stands beside them smiling. Text reads: Episode #1: Dressage for all—Relaxation in the Canter with an OTTB.

Helping a Tense Horse Relax in the Canter

The canter can feel especially challenging when you have a horse that gets tense, anticipates transitions, or struggles to relax in the work. Instead of flowing into a balanced, rhythmic canter, the transition can…
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Two women are with a black horse outdoors; one is riding, the other demonstrates correct stirrup foot position for horse riding. Large orange text reads, How to Keep Your Heels Down. Trees and a fence are in the background.

Stirrup Foot Position: How to Keep Your Heels Down Correctly

If you’ve ever been told to “push your heels down” while riding, you’re definitely not alone. Keeping your heels down is important not only for your balance but also for communicating effectively with your…
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A dressage rider in full riding attire rides a chestnut horse in an arena. Text reads “Ride Your Test with Confidence.” Dressage show tips and a test score sheet are shown in the lower left corner with an arrow pointing to it.

Dressage Training Tips: How to Ride with Confidence on Show Day

Last Updated: 05/20/2026 If you’re nervous or it’s your first show, I’d highly recommend having someone read your test to give you a little extra security and confidence during your dressage training journey. That…
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A rider in full gear is guiding a white horse in an outdoor arena. Next to them, bold text reads: Best horse training method to fix and prevent training problems.

The Horse Training Method Every Rider Should Know

A Simple Horse Training Method to Solve Common Riding Problems If you’ve been struggling to make progress with your horse, you’re not alone. Having a clear horse training method can completely change the way…
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How to Hold the Reins Correctly

How to Hold the Reins: A Simple Guide to Better Contact in Dressage

Many riders—even experienced ones—hold and use their reins incorrectly. And the truth is, the way you hold your reins has a huge impact on your horse’s balance, connection, and overall rideability. If your horse…
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A person in riding gear is riding a white horse in a sandy arena. Text on the right says, How to ask for balanced canter transitions correctly, in white and aqua letters on a navy background.

The Key to Smooth, Balanced Canter Transitions

Does this sound familiar? You’re trotting along, and everything is going well…until you ask for canter! Your body tenses, you tip forward, and the transition is rushed, unbalanced—maybe your horse even picks up the…
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How Equestrians Use Dressage to Improve

Equestrianism and Dressage: How They Combine to Improve Every Rider and Horse

If you’re interested in becoming an equestrian and riding dressage, you are likely trying to understand how dressage fits into the bigger picture of riding and how it can actually help you and your…
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A smiling equestrian in riding gear demonstrates posture while sitting on a brown horse. Text reads, Sit the canter and stay balanced. A teal circle highlights the rider's pelvis area for effective canter riding.

How to Sit the Canter and Stay Balanced

Does your canter feel bouncy, disconnected, or a little out of control? Maybe your seat comes out of the saddle, your upper body tips forward, and instead of feeling smooth and flowing, the canter…
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