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Collected Gaits

Credit: Illustration by Sandy Rabinowitz The half pass on the left is incorrect; the half pass on the right shows the correct straightness between bends.

An overview of the dressage movements that are introduced at Fourth Level with tips on how to ride them

By Hilda Gurney
Mar 25, 2019

With Sharon McCusker and Wrigley, Kyrklund explains the correct use of the resisting elbow as she presses on the back of McCusker’s upper arm. See what she does next on page 47.

Kyra Kyrklund explains her training philosophy, with focus on collection and tools for achieving it.

By Beth Baumert
May 3, 2019

jennifer baumert by sharon packer

Jennifer Baumert answers this reader question and explains some tips to help you ride a better collected canter.

By Jennifer Baumert
Aug 1, 2019