Dressage Tips

In today’s video we are going to talk about the sitting trot. You watch someone sitting the trot and oh, it just looks so easy and so effortless. But the reality of it is…
Introducing flying changes is an exciting and challenging milestone in your horse’s training. It requires precision, patience, and preparation to ensure your horse understands the aids and builds confidence in the movement. Here’s a…
A correct leg position is essential for effective communication and balance while riding. Assessing your leg position from the saddle is a valuable skill that allows you to make real-time adjustments to improve your…
Counter canter is a valuable exercise that improves your horse’s balance, straightness, and suppleness. While it first appears in First Level Test 3, it plays a key role throughout the levels, including in movements…
Counter canter is a valuable exercise that improves your horse’s balance, straightness, and suppleness. While it first appears in First Level Test 3, it plays a key role throughout the levels, including in movements…
The leg-yield is a fundamental exercise for building your horse’s suppleness, straightness, and responsiveness to aids. Recently, one of my viewers from the Netherlands shared a video of her practicing leg-yields with her horse,…
The shoulder-in and haunches-in are foundational lateral movements in dressage that develop your horse’s straightness, balance, and suppleness. While these movements are beautiful to watch, introducing them can be a challenge, especially for young…
How to Ride Transitions Within the Gait Transitions within the gait—such as lengthening and shortening the trot or canter—are essential skills for riders and horses. These transitions become increasingly important as you progress up…
Becoming a good student of dressage goes beyond attending lessons—it’s about dedication, effective learning strategies, and a proactive mindset. Whether you’re just starting or advancing through the levels, here are some key tips to…
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