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Instruction

Enhance Collection with Positive Tension

Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques a horse and rider and offers suggestions and exercises for improvements.

Theory

Elevated Collection with a Baroque Horse

How much forwardness is necessary?

International Travel

Finding a New Degree of Expression with Klaus Balkenhol

Jennifer Baumert's lessons from German master Klaus Balkenhol on getting the most from your horse

Instruction

Monica Theodorescu: The Purpose and Value of Lateral Work

A discussion of this indispensable element in daily dressage training

Dressage Today Extra

4 Exercises for Counter Canter + Fly Control Tips

George and Noel Williams explain how to help you develop your horse’s straightness and collection.

Instruction

Training Tips to Introduce Haunches-In (Travers)

Haunches-in can be a beneficial training tool when it is correctly applied. In this article, Gerhard Ablinger explains how to determine if your horse is ready to learn haunches-in and shares some tips to introduce it.

Instruction

14 Tips from German Dressage Olympian Hubertus Schmidt

Inside a session from the Old Master Series

Instruction

How to Ride a Spiral Circle

Katherine Bateson-Chandler explains this useful exercise to help develop collection while maintaining forwardness.

Instruction

Are You Ready to Move Up to Second Level?

Kate Fleming-Kuhn explains how to be sure you and your dressage horse are prepared before moving up a level.

Instruction

Building Power In Relaxation with Hubertus Schmidt

A top German dressage professional explains how to make your horse active and cadenced without losing relaxation.

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