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Find expert advice from top dressage riders here. Take a look at our how-to articles to get the most out of your time in the ring. Whether you want to improve your sitting trot, ride a better leg yield or brush up on FEI movements, check out our step-by-step guides for dressage riders of all levels.
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Opening the Hip and Lengthening the Leg
Susanne von Dietze evaluates a Second Level pair.
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How Ground Poles Promote “Positive Tension”
An excerpt from "Pole Work for Dressage Riders" by Ann Katrin Querbach.
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10-Meter Makeover
Build strength and suppleness with a simple exercise.
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Training Youngsters to Grand Prix
Dressage rider Alice Tarjan is successfully training young horses up the levels with a focus on understanding each individual horse’s needs.
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Gradually Build the Trot Extension
Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze recommends an exercise to improve balance and self-carriage in the extended trot.
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8 Shoulder-In Problems and Solutions
An excerpt from "Dressage for the Not-So-Perfect Horse" by 5* Dressage Judge Janet Foy.
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How do I Shorten My Reins Smoothly After a Stretch?
Grand prix dressage rider Jaralyn Gibson shares how to properly readjust the reins after a stretch.
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Steffen Peters – Words of Wisdom
Hear tips from Olympic silver medalist Steffen Peters
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Secure the Seat for Better Balance
Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze offers an effective tool to help a rider improve her balance.
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Connecting the Seat in Canter
Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze explains how to understand and feel the connection of sitting deeper.