I’m a fan of the saying, “Your horse is doing his best with the information you provided.” It directs us…
There are places in every dressage test where even the humblest mount can score just as well as—or better than—the…
You trot down center line, ride the pattern of your dressage test, and soon receive your score. Your placing in…
Excerpt from The Athletic Equestrian, by Sally Batton and Christina Keim When your two-point seat is correct, you will have…
Many times, I have seen riders canter to the first jump of a course and have it be less than…
Choppy gait, gaping jaw, and bulging muscles on the underside of the neck: As riders and handlers, we all recognize…
Work at the walk, practiced and touted by old classical dressage masters, is always better than letting a horse stand…
Last month I discussed how the leg-yield is a useful suppling and training tool for both horse and rider, how…
Every rider should strive to have soft, giving hands. As a result, your horse will have a soft mouth. Establishing…
We’ve all been there. You’re looking forward to a great riding lesson, but from the minute you mount your pony,…