Canter
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Theory
What is the Difference Between Rhythm and Tempo in Dressage?
Heather Blitz explains the difference between these two terms used commonly in dressage.
Blog
Go Down to Go Up: Promoting Relaxation in the Horse’s Back
Dressage Today blogger Pam Stone shares an update on her youngster Lucas and details her observations on gaining access to his back.
Instruction
2 Exercises to Improve the Pirouette Canter
Martin Kuhn gives advice to help you correct rhythm faults in the canter and encourage your horse to jump through the canter pirouette better.
Instruction
Tips to Pick Up the Correct Canter Lead
Try this advice from Heather Blitz to help you pick up the correct canter lead on your horse.
Theory
Dressage Solutions: Develop Outside Control and Power in the Canter Pirouette
Try this tip from Lisa Wilcox.
Instruction
My Go-To Dressage Warm-Up Exercise: Counter Yielding in Canter
Blogging contest winner and dressage professional Jenna Arnold shares a little bit about herself and explains one of her favorite exercises in her debut blog.
Instruction
How to Regulate Your Dressage Horse’s Canter Tempo
Claudia Garner offers tips for turning a runaway canter into a controlled, cadenced movement.
First Level
How To Teach Your Horse to Pick Up the Correct Canter Lead
Madeleine Austin gives advice on this common problem.
Theory
Dressage Solutions: Improve Accuracy in Your Half Pass
Try this tip from Leslie Webb.
Instruction
3 Exercises to Improve Transitions Into and Out of Canter Lengthenings
Joy Congdon explains how to maintain control over a horse who likes to run in canter lengthenings.