Dressage Tips

In this video I ride Mercurio, a PRE (Pure Rasa Española aka. Andalusian), and describe how to develop the trot from a flat quick trot into a trot that has suspension, elevation, and lift….
Are you or your horse crooked? Straightness is one of the fundamental building blocks in the Dressage training scale. In order to correctly collect and train the dressage horse, you must teach the horse…
Today I’m going to talk to you about improving the tempi changes. One of the best exercises to work on your tempi changes is to work on your simple changes. Start on the diagonal…
As a dressage rider and trainer, the 1/2 pass can be one of the most complicated and awkward movements for the horse and rider to learn and understand. In a half pass, the horse…
Today I wanted to talk to you about Horse Show mindset. I’m going to Wellington, Florida, to watch the five-star this weekend. It is the Olympic qualifications this weekend, so anyone that’s trying for…
Dressage is all about reactions! It is so important that the horse is reactive and sensitive to the rider’s aids. Transitions are the BEST way to get your horse and keep your horse reactive…
How to Stay Safe Around Horses: Horse Body Language If you’ve spent any time around horses, it’s more than likely that you’ve been hurt or injured. You may have been kicked, bitten, bucked off,…
The rein back is a very important and often neglected movement in dressage. This movement tests the submission of the horse and also engages and lowers the hindquarters. This is a movement that shows…
3 Exercises to Improve the Trot-Canter Transition The canter transition is one of the most difficult things for both horse and rider. It requires timing, coordination, and feel for both the horse and rider…
Join the community

Get weekly training to your Inbox

Enter your name and email below and you’ll be added to my list to get weekly training videos each week. You’ll also be the first to hear about all my news, courses and offers! You can unsubscribe at any time!

PS-Good things are coming. Please be patient with this form, it sometimes takes a moment to submit your details!

ONE TIME ONLY OFFER

Canter with Confidence: Start Your Course

Enter your name and email and your FREE pdf will be sent directly to your inbox. You’ll also be the first to hear about all my news, courses and offers! You can unsubscribe at any time!

PS-Good things are coming. Please be patient with this form, it sometimes takes a moment to submit your details!