Dressage Position
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Monica Theodorescu: The Purpose and Value of Lateral Work
A discussion of this indispensable element in daily dressage training
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Dressage Position Advice: How to Correct a Lower Leg That Slips Back
Eliza Sydnor Romm responds to a reader question and offers tips to improve a dressage rider's leg position.
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Dressage Solutions: Correct Your Seat and Posture
Try this tip from Janice Dulak.
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VIDEO with Susanne von Dietze: The Dressage Rider’s Seat, Demo Ride
Watch Susanne von Dietze's explanation of rider biomechanics in action.
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VIDEO: Unmounted Exercises for the Dressage Rider’s Seat
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VIDEO: Unmounted Exercises for the Dressage Rider’s Seat
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.
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3 Exercises for Dressage Riders To Help Keep Heels Down
Try these exercises from Gigi Nutter to keep those heels down and remedy this common position fault.
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Fitness Tips for Weekend-Warrior Riders
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.
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How to Use Correct Body Alignment to Ride Bending Lines
Use correct body alignment to ride a bending line with true connection.
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Create Energy in Your Dressage Horse
Tom Noone explains how to address this common problem in dressage training by improving your horse's response to your aids.