How Do I Ride a Clean Walk-Canter Depart on My Dressage Horse?
USEF “S” dressage judge Debbie Rodriguez offers tips on schooling a clean walk-canter depart
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Is There Breed Bias In Dressage Judging?
Dressage judge Kathy Rowse answers this reader question and discusses the duties of a dressage judge.
24 Dressage Training Tips from Kyra Kyrklund
Five-time Olympian Kyra Kyrklund shares her dressage training secrets at a Kentucky symposium.
Don't Settle for the "Safe" Dressage Scores
Blogger and judge Margaret Freeman explains why higher scores are often worth the risk.
Arabians From All Sides
Blogger and judge Margaret Freeman shares her observations from judging at a recent Arabian show.
Judges’ Perspectives on Intercollegiate Catch Riding
Judges Debbie Rodriguez and Dorothy Maxfield answer popular questions on the minds of Intercollegiate Dressage Association riders.
The Role of Showmanship in Dressage Tests
Margaret Freeman explains the art of presenting your horse in the best light to the judge.
Remembering Dressage Arena Letters
It’s easy to remember the position of the dressage letters when they’re right in front of you, but not so easy when they aren’t.
From Judge to Scribe: Right Words, Right Time
The judge is always searching for an effective way to convey information through her scribe to the rider.
Getting to the Ring on Time
In the end, it's the rider's responsibility to know the schedule
Getting Bigger Results from the Arena’s Shorter End
The far end of the arena may be the most neglected part of a dressage test.
Making Up A New Dressage Test
At the end of every test, you halt facing the judge at C and salute. Sometimes it’s at G, as seen here, but more usually it’s at X.
9 Tips to Ride a Winning Dressage Test
Top dressage judges Lilo Fore, Anne Gribbons and Hilda Gurney weigh in.
The Benefits of a Dressage Judge’s Perspective
Kathy Rowse explains a lesson she wishes she had learned sooner in her dressage career.
How to Impress Dressage Judges in Your Musical Freestyle
Top dressage riders share tips on how they impress judges from the moment they begin their freestyle.
The Future of International Dressage Sport
The future of dressage sport is at a crossroads. Is it entertainment for the audience, or is it about examining classical training for horses? Or can it be both? Christoph Hess discusses in this article.