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Home » Dressage Today Extra » Create Balance Between the Aids • Tips to Look Best in Your Breeches

Create Balance Between the Aids • Tips to Look Best in Your Breeches

A student of a German Olympian explains how to create balance between the aids. Plus, a horse and rider boutique owner shares tips to look your best in your breeches.

By Julia Murphy  |   September 22, 2022   |  1 minute read
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Barbara Strawson shares her experience training with German Olympic gold-medalist Nicole Uphoff and how she learned to create balance between the aids. Plus, personal stylist Barbara Biernat gives advice for looking your best in breeches with special consideration for womens’ unique shapes.

In this issue:

  • Strawson explains that foundation for all other dressage training is balancing the horse between the hands and legs.
  • Biernat shares styling tips for horsewomen of all shapes—from top-heavy to bottom-heavy to straight-lined.
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