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Prix St. Georges through Grand Prix levels are designated for international competition and are governed by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI).

Credit: LA Horstman Photography Rider position and balance affect everything—the horse’s rhythm and tempo, his longitudinal and lateral balance and his willingness to go forward and come back. It’s our job to work with our conformation and that of our horses to find our core strength and balance in the saddle and to maintain them every single time we ride. Shannon Peters rides Weltino’s Magic, a Westphalian gelding owned by Jen and Bruce Hlavacek.

Dressage Position 101 with Shannon Peters

By Shannon Peters with Kelly Sanchez
Jan 10, 2018

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Improve Use of Weight Aids to Influence the Horse

By Susanne von Dietze
Jan 3, 2018

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Scott Hassler: Collection with Throughness and Forward Desire

By Scott Hassler with Beth Baumert, Photos by Amy Dragoo
Dec 15, 2017

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Barn Etiquette While Horse Shopping

By Steven Wolgemuth
Aug 31, 2017

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A Long Neck Equals a More Rideable Horse

By Carole Grant with Beth Baumert, Photos by Trudi Boyd Mitchell
Aug 29, 2017

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Riding / Training How-To

The Secret to Free, Forward Collection

By Beth Baumert with Annie Morris
Aug 13, 2017

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George Williams: How Horses' Hind Legs Work

By George Williams
Aug 10, 2017

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Riding / Training How-To

Insights from Lilo Fore and Hans-Christian Matthiesen

By Beth Baumert
Jun 23, 2017

Helen Langehanenberg rides Annabelle, a 9-year-old Holsteiner mare (Conteur/Linaro) owned by Gunther Fielmann. The mare has shown successfully at S level and is ready for Grand Prix.

The Swinging Back by Helen Langehanenberg

By Helen Langehanenberg
Jun 20, 2017

How Can I Keep My Horse Bending in the Walk Pirouette?

By Kristina Harrison
Jun 8, 2017

Hilda Gurney works with Luminence, her 12-year-old Oldenburg gelding by her Trakehner stallion Leonidas.

Hilda Gurney: Begin Developing Piaffe

By Hilda Gurney
May 31, 2017

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Charles de Kunffy's 3 Principles to Create a Dancing Partnership with Your Horse

By Charles de Kunffy
May 24, 2017

Rider Marcel Van der Burgh asks Periwoy for a trot lengthening. | © Captured Moments Photography

10 Tips for Better Dressage Trot Lengthenings

By Beth Baumert
May 17, 2017

There are different degrees of collection, but in dressage it is first officially required at Second Level with shoulder-in as Mica Mabragaña demonstrates here on Infanta HGF.

How to Improve Dressage Basics

By Beth Baumert
Apr 20, 2017

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No Do-Overs in Dressage

By Margaret Freeman
Apr 10, 2017

Credit: Courtesy, Annie Morris During the leg yield along the wall, the horse is at about a 30-degree angle to the wall.

Let the Leg Yield Work for You

By Sven Dapper with Annie Morris
Apr 10, 2017

Credit: Arnd Bronkhorst- arnd.nl The best way to modify a horse’s postural habits is to focus on activating a wide range of muscles.

Modifying Muscle Patterns to Build a Better Equine Athlete

By Jec A. Ballou
Apr 1, 2017

Cross-training is good for all athletes, including horses, and there are numerous options available to add variety and reap rewards of improved flexibility, endurance and strength. Here Grand Prix rider Nicholas Fyffe rides Fiero HGF, a P.R.E. stallion.

Nicholas Fyffe: Cross-Training for Horse and Rider

By Nicholas Fyffe
Mar 22, 2017

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How to Fine-Tune Your Dressage Aids with Steffen Peters

By Steffen Peters with Beth Baumert, Photos by Elaine Olsen
Mar 21, 2017

Credit: Beth Baumert A rider should find her line of travel with her eyes and then ride it from her seat.

A Rider's Guide to Accuracy and Balance

By Nancy Lavoie with Annie Morris
Mar 18, 2017

Credit: Mary McKenna Always keep your goal in mind: to create harmony between two individual body-movement systems. Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel rides Florenz, a 9-year-old Bavarian Warmblood owned by Sandra Smith.

Improve Your Dressage Seat and with Isabelle von Neumann-Cosel: Part 2

By Isabelle von Neumann-Cosel
Mar 9, 2017

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The Importance of Riding in a Stretching Position

By Uta Gräf
Mar 2, 2017

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Christine Traurig: "Pushing Away from the Bit"

By Christine Traurig
Feb 4, 2017

Credit: Arnd Bronkhorst - Arnd.nl Isabell Werth’s hips are always in balance with the horse because of her open hip angle.

Dressage Position: Balance and Your Hip Angle Explained

By Judy Allmeling
Dec 18, 2016

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