Articles by Heather Blitz - Dressage Today

Heather Blitz

Credit: Arnd Bronkhorst - arnd.nl Riding a square at walk, with absolutely straight sides, will help a rider to understand lateral balance control.

This professional explains why your horse's balance is at the root of the problem.

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Heath Blitz explains this important concept.

Credit: Courtesy, Lisa Westcott-Dryer Lisa Westcott-Dryer and Cooper, an 11-year-old breed-stock paint, compete at Training Level.

Heather Blitz critiques Lisa Westcott-Dryer at Training Level.

Credit: Courtesy, Barbara Koelzer Barbara Koelzer and Tiger Lilly, her 11-year-old Arabian-cross mare, compete at Training Level.

Heather Blitz critiques Barbara Koelzer at Training Level.

Credit: Courtesy, Marie Bagdanova Marie Bagdanova and Imagine Me, her 7-year-old, off-the-track Thoroughbred gelding, compete at Introductory Level.

Dressage expert Heather Blitz critiques Marie Bagdanova at Training Level.

Credit: Courtesy, Dave O’Connell Dave O’Connell and MR Fritiz Pep (aka Junior), his 7-year-old Quarter Horse, compete at Training Level.

Riding / Training How-To

Heather Blitz critiques Training Level rider Dave O'Connell and First Level rider Arlene Rhodes.