Bend
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Instruction
10-Meter Makeover
Build strength and suppleness with a simple exercise.
Instruction
Monica Theodorescu: The Purpose and Value of Lateral Work
A discussion of this indispensable element in daily dressage training
Instruction
What Is the Proper Way to Create Bend in My Dressage Horse?
USDF gold medalist Rita Brown explains the definition of bend and offers advice on riding it correctly.
Instruction
How Bend Affects Your Dressage Horse’s Straightness and Balance
International dressage competitor and trainer Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel explains this important piece of the training puzzle.
Theory
Tips to Become “One” With Your Horse
Author and dressage trainer Dominique Barbier offers advice on how to be more focused when working with your dressage horse.
Instruction
Sharpen Your Attention to Detail in Dressage Training
Reese Koffler-Stanfield explains why correct dressage training is all about the details.
Instruction
5 Steps to Shoulder-In with Michelle Gibson
An Olympic bronze medalist shares her strategy for learning and polishing this pivotal movement.
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5 Steps to Shoulder-In with Michelle Gibson
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How Can I Stay Centered in My Seat While Riding?
Claudia Coley answers this reader-submitted question.
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Are There Different Versions of Turn on the Forehand?
Kamila Dupont answers this reader question, explaining variations of this beneficial exercise.