First Level Frustrations
If you want to set yourself apart at First Level and earn points that others don’t, check out these two movements where mistakes are commonly made.
First Level
Tempel Farms: An Educational Landmark
In celebration of the facility’s 60th anniversary, we take a look at the past, present and future of this iconic home of classical dressage training.
Shift Balance to Encourage Self-Carriage in Dressage
Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques Cristina Kayvon-Pierce at First Level.
Carry Your Hands to Maintain an Active Core
Rider biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques Barb Shannahan on Aero.
From Feedlot to Dressage Finals
How one Adult Amateur and her rescued Pinto made it to the 2016 U.S. Dressage Finals.
The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Through a miracle of technology and modern medicine, a dressage rider regains her hearing and her ability to reconnect with horses.
A Noble Champion Emerges
One dedicated rider and her team bring an unlikely dressage hero into the spotlight.
A Common Mistake in First Level Lengthenings
Margaret Freeman shares a tip on lengthenings in First Level tests and discusses the importance of staying straight.
How to Ride and Utilize Shoulder-In with Ernst Hoyos
Learn about this classical straightening exercise that produces throughness.
Hilda Gurney: First Level Movements with Young Horses
Learn how to begin schooling First Level movements with a 4-year-old.
How to Ride First Level Leg Yields
Learn how the leg yield prepares for advancement in dressage training
Are You Ready for First Level Dressage?
Make an educated and confident decision about moving up.
The Unwritten Rules of Dressage Test Riding
Follow these points for each dressage level to improve your dressage test scores.