Third Level
At Third Level, test your horse’s ability to perform medium and extended paces, with additions of the half pass and flying lead change elements.
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Instruction
Tips for a Correct Outside Leg Position
Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques Meghan Drysdale at Third Level.
Instruction
Courtney King-Dye’s Advice to Improve Your Balance in the Saddle
Courtney King-Dye critiques Emme Johnston at Third Level.
FEI
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.
FEI
Scott Hassler: Collection with Throughness and Forward Desire
An international trainer and competitor explains the process behind finding perfect collection.
FEI
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.
FEI
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
First Level
Improve Body Awareness for a Better Seat
Self-image and body awareness help any rider understand how her body works as she rides and give her tools to control her body in a relaxed way.
Fourth Level
How Can I Keep My Horse Bending in the Walk Pirouette?
Fourth Level
How Can I Keep My Horse Bending in the Walk Pirouette?
Kristina Harrison answers this reader question.
First Level
How to Ride and Utilize Shoulder-In with Ernst Hoyos
Learn about this classical straightening exercise that produces throughness.