Fourth Level
At Fourth Level, the horse and rider must exhibit a high level of impulsion, suppleness, thoroughness, lightness and be on the bit.
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Fourth Level
Tips to Fix a Crooked Rein-Back
Check out this training advice from dressage professional Linda Schultz
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How to Maintain Correct Bend in the Half Pass
Madeleine Austin explains the "ingredients" of a successful half pass.
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George Williams: How Horses’ Hind Legs Work
A horse's hind legs work in three ways: thrusting power, reach and carrying power.
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VIDEO: Janet Foy on the 2019 Fourth Level Dressage Tests
In this video, Janet Foy gives an overview of the new Fourth Level dressage tests and responds to audience questions.
Fourth Level
How to Ride Correct Flying Changes on an Overeager Horse
Janet "Dolly" Hannon explains how to help your horse understand this movement.
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Easy Canter Pirouettes with Morten Thomsen
A popular Danish trainer explains how to teach your horse this complex movement from the walk.
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Improve Use of Weight Aids to Influence the Horse
Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques Sabine Anne Irbe and her 14-year-old Belgian Warmblood at the Young Rider level.
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Scott Hassler: Collection with Throughness and Forward Desire
An international trainer and competitor explains the process behind finding perfect collection.
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A Long Neck Equals a More Rideable Horse
Successful riding at the upper levels of dressage begins with teaching your horse to come through his back with a long neck and go to the hand.
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The Secret to Free, Forward Collection
Beth Baumert explains why this kind of collection is the natural result of forward half halts and forward downward transitions