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Credit: Arnd Bronkhorst - arnd.nl It is especially important to ride the Iberian breeds forward into the contact as shown above by Spain’s Rafael Soto and his PRE, Invasor.

Achieving Quality Contact with Iberian Dressage Horses

Mario Contreras answers this reader question.

The terre-a-terre

Understanding the "Terre-a-Terre" Movement

Mario Contreras explains this ancient dressage movement.

Credit: Courtesy, Mario A. Contreras Diamante MT, a Pura Raza Española (P.R.E.) born at the Medieval Times breeding farm, Chapel Creek Ranch, in Sanger, Texas, is trained in Chicago.

Riding / Training How-To

How to Train Spanish Walk

Teach your horse this movement to strengthen communication.

Credit: Dee Dee Murry To find an Andalusian that is best suited for dressage, remember that he needs to have a conformation that will support suppleness, balance and strength.

Selecting an Andalusian for Dressage

Expert Mario Contreras Tells You How

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