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A woman in equestrian gear rides a brown horse outdoors. Next to her, text reads: 5 takeaways from Ingrid Klimke’s clinic, with the Arelis Hovgrosen Dressage logo above.

Five Takeaways from Ingrid Klimke’s Clinic

Earlier this year, I was fortunate enough to ride my horse Harvey in a weekend masterclass with Ingrid Klimke. It was such an amazing opportunity, and I learned so much! Ingrid is such an…
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A smiling woman in riding gear sits on a dark horse, while Steffen Peters, wearing a cap and sunglasses, stands beside them, petting the horse. Behind them is a wooden gazebo and green trees—a perfect clinic recap moment.

Steffen Peters Clinic Recap

Riding in a clinic is an honor and a huge learning opportunity. Last weekend, I was so excited to ride with Steffen Peters on Harvey and Kensington, my FEI horses! As a five-time Olympian…
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Split image showing a rider performing shoulder-in on a horse to the left and renvers to the right, highlighting these essential dressage movements. "Shoulder-In vs Renvers" appears in bold orange letters on a blue background in the center.

Understanding Shoulder-In and Renvers

My husband, Germán LOVES the shoulder-in to renvers exercise because it supples your horse. This movement is first seen in Third Level Test 2. While this exercise is very difficult to ride well, it…
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A rider in a patterned shirt and helmet rides a chestnut horse in an outdoor arena, working to get the horse round in the canter. Text on the right reads: Get your horse round in the canter.

How To Get Your Horse Round in the Canter

Does this happen to you? You’re going along, your horse is so nice and soft and round at the trot. You sit the trot, ask for canter, and bam! Your horse puts their head…
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A rider guides a chestnut horse in a dressage bridle, with text overlay: “Three Steps for Steady Contact.” An arrow points to the horse’s mouth, highlighting the contact process for achieving steady contact.

Three Steps for Steady Contact in Your Dressage Horse

In the video, I’m going over my top three tips for establishing a steady contact in Dressage and General Riding. One of the most common struggles I see dressage riders having with their horses…
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A rider demonstrates Self-Carriage during horse training on a chestnut horse. Arrows highlight the round neck, lifted topline, and engaged hind end. Text reads: Developing Self-Carriage. Sunlight filters through trees in the background.

Why is Self-Carriage Important?

I love riding and I love my horses. I love feeling connection and harmony and I strive to communicate with the softest and lightest aids possible. Nothing is more magical than when it feels…
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A rider in a helmet and patterned shirt guides a chestnut horse around a corner in an arena, demonstrating expert cornering techniques. Text on the image reads, How to Ride Correct Corners.

Three Steps for Riding Corners Correctly

Today’s video is all about one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of riding: corners. Whether you’re gearing up for a competition or just enjoying a casual ride, mastering corners is key…
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How can I tell if my horse is round?

How Can I Tell If My Horse Is Actually Round?

This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. How can I tell if my horse is actually ’round’ and not just curling his head in? This is a great question! There are…
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A person in riding gear and helmet practices rein aids while riding a chestnut horse outdoors. Overlay text reads, 3 WAYS TO USE YOUR Reins. Trees and a wooden structure are visible in the equestrian background.

Do You Know These Three Rein Aids?

When you’re riding, the sequence of your aids should always be seat, leg, and then hands. You want to try to use as little hand as possible when you ride but the truth is,…
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