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Horse Dressage

Dispatches from the 2015 Pan American Games Equestrian Events – Dressage Day Two

Steffen Peters of the U.S.A. shows his appreciation to Legolas and the crowd after their Grand Prix Special ride. Photo…

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Toronto 2015 Pan American Games Equestrian News

Show Jumping Team Medals The last two weeks have flown by here at the Pan American Games in Toronto! Saturday…

9 years ago

Fit Your Horse’s Noseband for Dressage

Q: I am new to riding dressage, but am wondering how to adjust the noseband. Should it be tight or…

9 years ago

Training Level Dressage

Working gaits? Check! Rhythm and regularity? Check! 20-meter circles? Check! Whether you’re bringing along a green horse or just getting…

9 years ago

Posting or Sitting the Trot at Training Level

At Training Level, all trot work may be ridden posting or sitting at the rider’s discretion. So which should you…

9 years ago

Trail Riding for Dressage Horses

  Riding outside most often proves to be one of the surest accelerants of dressage training. First, there is no…

9 years ago

Dressage Mysteries Solved Part II

In Part I of Dressage Mysteries Solved, dressage clinician, author and three-time Olympic coach Jane Savoie outlined the connecting aids…

9 years ago

Get Your Horse on the Bit

  What does it look like when my horse is on the bit? Hindquarters: "You want to see active hindquarters…

9 years ago

Lazy Dressage Horse

Q: I do dressage with my very lazy, thick-skinned Friesian. He doesn’t respect my leg or whip. What can I…

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Understanding the Half-Halt

The half-halt is elusive to many dressage riders. Performed correctly, it remains nearly imperceptible to onlookers, while providing necessary balance…

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