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Horse Dressage

The Shoulder-Fore: Shoulder-in Training Wheels

The shoulder-in is one of the best exercises for suppling a horse, building his strength, and increasing his freedom in the…

16 years ago


Make a Better Dressage Entrance

Q. I have a hard time making a good first impression in my dressage tests. I can’t turn down the…

16 years ago

How to Get a Square Halt

Q.  I ride lower-level dressage and am having trouble getting my horse to halt square. Can you give some pointers?…

16 years ago

Platinum Performance Exhibition of Champions

Are you a reining queen or a dressage diva? Does your adrenaline rise with the sight of western spins and…

16 years ago

FEI’s New Handbook Benefits Dressage Riders, Too

Authored by some of the most experienced Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) dressage judges, this new "bible" is invaluable to dressage…

17 years ago

How to Braid a Horse’s Mane for Hunter Competition

Download a printable version of this page If you grew up riding hunters 20 years ago, chances are you mastered…

17 years ago

Dressage Judges’ Pet Peeves

There is more to dressage competition than the ability to create a good pattern. Correct basics, a proper seat and…

17 years ago

17 years ago

Canter Transition Troubleshooting

On-the-aids goes out the window when you ask for canter. Your horse trots faster and faster until he finally plunges…

17 years ago

Reduced Speed Ahead

What’s wrong with this scenario? Why aren’t the horse and rider on the same wavelength? There are several possible reasons.…

18 years ago