Dressage Position

A discussion of this indispensable element in daily dressage training

Eliza Sydnor Romm responds to a reader question and offers tips to improve a dressage rider's leg position.

Try this tip from Janice Dulak.

Watch Susanne von Dietze's explanation of rider biomechanics in action.

Susanne von Dietze takes us through an unmounted session where she describes the use of the rider’s seat and leads auditors (and you!) through exercises.

Try these exercises from Gigi Nutter to keep those heels down and remedy this common position fault.

Charlotte Bredahl-Baker answers this reader question, explaining what you can do to improve your ability to follow your horse's movement, especially if you aren't able to ride regularly.

Use correct body alignment to ride a bending line with true connection.

Tom Noone explains how to address this common problem in dressage training by improving your horse's response to your aids.

Try this tip from Steffen Peters.

A note to my fellow talkative riders

Add expression by riding the coiled spring.

Courtney King-Dye explains why position matters.

How to create a better relationship with your equine partner

Courtney King-Dye critiques Emme Johnston at Third Level.

How to join your body with your horse’s so that you can feel balance, harmony and connection

Try this tip from Sharon Schneidman.

Become a more effective rider by finding and keeping your balance in the saddle.

Janie Rentz shares this visual image.

Now that you have a better understanding of your specific body proportions, find the right exercises to help you progress.

Learn how to refine your aids to a whisper as you progress in dressage training.

Joan Williams explains this important step in a dressage rider's development and answers a reader's question.

Jeremy Steinberg explains exercises to help you improve your dressage position and ride with invisible aids.