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Lifestyle

Kudos to Dressage Horse Owners and Adult Amateur Riders

Let’s appreciate the people who support our sport.

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Instruction

Tips on Choosing a Riding Instructor with Courtney King-Dye

How to find the best fit for you as a rider

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Horse Care

How Dressage Horses Benefit from Variety

Courtney King-Dye explains the importance of days off, hack days and regular turnout.

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Theory

Training The Overachieving Dressage Horse

You need a variety of strategies to train this type of horse.

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Theory

The Benefits of Correct Dressage Position

Courtney King-Dye explains why position matters.

Credit: SusanJStickle.com Courtney King-Dye rides Grandioso early on.
Theory

Don't Rush the Basics in Dressage

Courtney King-Dye Explains Why

Credit: Photos courtesy, Cindy Sydnor Emme Johnston rides Just Jake, her 14-year-old Canadian/Thoroughbred cross gelding, at Third Level.
Instruction

Courtney King-Dye's Advice to Improve Your Balance in the Saddle

Courtney King-Dye critiques Emme Johnston at Third Level.

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Theory

Dressage Solutions: Develop Correct Bend

Try this tip from Courtney King-Dye

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Junior/ Young Rider

My Amazing Experience at the 2017 Courtney King-Dye Horsemastership Clinic

Youth rider Sophia Chavonelle takes us inside this unique opportunity presented by Dressage4Kids, Inc.

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Instruction

Ride the Half Pass

Try this exercise to improve your aiding skills

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Instruction

Keep the Inside Leg Honest with Courtney King-Dye

Courtney King-Dye explains how to cultivate this important tool for the simple act of turning or bending.