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A rider on a horse performing a Leg Yield dressage exercise is shown next to a staircase-shaped diagram. The title above reads The Leg Yield Staircase.

The Leg Yield Staircase

The leg yield is a great exercise for suppleness, balance, coordination, and straightness.  Leg yields are introduced at First Level, but they are a great suppleness exercise for horses at all levels! Here is…
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A person wearing a helmet rides a black horse with a red saddle pad in a foggy outdoor arena. Large text on the right reads, Hands, Elbows, and Arms in Canter, highlighting the importance of elbows in canter.

Hands, Elbows, and Arms In Canter

Many riders (including myself) struggle to find a steady contact in the canter.  In the canter, the horses’ head follows a nodding motion as the horse goes through the 3 beat footfall of the…
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A rider in equestrian attire sits on a brown horse during dressage, with a blue dot and arrow marking the center of the riders seat. The word THE CENTER is written above the arrow. Outdoor arena background.

The Center

Finding your center and riding from your center is a very helpful technique. Weather you are just starting out learning to ride Dressage, or you are an FEI rider, this concept can really help…
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A close-up of a chestnut horse’s neck with neatly braided mane, wearing a bridle. The image has text overlays that read “Dressage” and “Braids 101”—perfect for anyone seeking a braiding tutorial or learning how to braid for shows.

How to: Braiding 101

Do you need braiding help? I’ve got you covered. This quick 2 minute video shows you how to pump out quick and easy braids. Whether it’s your first horse show or your forth, this…
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A horseback rider sits upright on a brown horse in an outdoor arena, demonstrating proper riding posture. Blue arrows point to the rider's knees with text: STOP Gripping With Your Knees! Trees and a fence are visible in the background.

Stop Gripping With Your Knees!!!

Do you find yourself gripping with your knees and/or inner thighs? Gripping with the knees is something that many riders do in order to stay on – I mean if your legs don’t keep…
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A rider in black gear is riding a chestnut horse in an outdoor arena with trees in the background. Text says, How to Ride a Lazy Horse! and a speech bubble from the horse says, OK!.

Lazy Horse?

Do you have a lazy horse? Do you fell like you are kicking constantly and the horse still is barley moving forward? Here are some tips to help you get your horse more forward…
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A rider in black gear warms up a chestnut dressage horse in an outdoor arena. The dressage horse wears white leg wraps. Text reads, “Warm-Up The Dressage Horse!” on a green, leafy background.

The Dressage Horse Warm Up!

The warm up is perhaps the most important part of your ride. It is essential that the warm up gets the horse mentally focused and relaxed and physically supple and ready to work.  Every…
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A rider in formal equestrian attire is riding a chestnut horse in an outdoor arena. The text says Get Your Horse On The Bit!—perfect inspiration for anyone passionate about horse training and mastering the art of getting your horse on the bit.

Get Your Horse On The Bit!

Getting a horse “on the bit” is more challenging than it seems. When I first started riding Dressage, I remember feeling like I was kicking and pulling constantly.  My horse and I were both frustrated!…
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A rider in formal equestrian attire sits upright on a chestnut horse performing an important halt during a dressage event. Text above reads, Halt for a 10!!!.

Halt For A 10!!!

When was the last time that you practiced a centerline and halt??  Halts are something that we all forget to practice but they are so important in Dressage.  Not only is the centerline and…
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