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General Training

Credit: Courtesy, Jacque Werner Jacque Werner and her 7-year-old Friesian, Caspian, compete at Training Level.

Susanne von Dietze critiques Jacque Werner at Training Level

By Susanne von Dietze
Jul 21, 2016

Credit: Gil Makover Carmen Deville Makover and her young PRE stallion, Quinones Mac, compete at First Level.

Suzanne von Dietze critiques Carmen Deville Makover and her PRE stallion at First Level.

By Susanne von Dietze
Jul 15, 2016

Credit: Amy K. Dragoo The United States has excellent programs for the education of its dressage judges. At the same time, the process of judge education should be no mystery to competitors and trainers, because they can themselves get the same education at the basic level.

Margaret Freeman

A look at how the U.S. judging system is structured and how it differs from Europe

By Margaret Freeman
Jun 14, 2016

Lauren Sprieser and Karateka III, an 11-year-old Pura Raza Española (PRE) stallion, prove that a tailored training program can result in an all-around mount capable of producing a zippy Grand Prix test or going on a quiet hack.

Get the most out of your cool-tempered dressage horse with these exercises and tips.

By Lauren Sprieser
May 3, 2016

Credit: Courtesy, Hannah Jensen Hannah Jensen and Rosabella, her 7-year-old, Shire/Dutch Warmblood-cross mare, compete at First Level.

Heather Blitz critiques Hannah Jensen at First Level.

By Heather Blitz
Mar 1, 2016

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Courtney King-Dye critiques Denise Serreti at First and Second levels.

By Courtney King-Dye
Feb 1, 2016

Credit: SusanJStickle.com Lauren Sprieser prepares for the season.

Plan ahead for a less-stressful year.

By Lauren Sprieser
Feb 1, 2016

Credit: Courtesy, Kimberley Reynolds Kimberley Reynolds rides Bella Luna, a 7-year-old Morgan–Haflinger cross, at First Level.

Susanne von Dietze critiques Kimberley Reynolds at First Level.

By Susanne von Dietze
Jul 2, 2015

Credit: Amy McCool Sarah Pinney on Rohan, a 10-year-old Oldenberg gelding (right), and Joy Rothe on Rolex (left), Rohan’s 11-year-old full sister, have been performing pas de deux since 2011. They currently compete at Prix St. Georges.

Learn the basics on this equestrian art that is also a great training tool.

By Sarah Pinney
Feb 5, 2015

Credit: Courtesy, Stacey Knox 1. Stacey Knox rides her 6-year-old American Trakehner, Amonet KGO, at Training Level.

Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques Stacey Knox at Training Level.

By Suzanne von Dietze
Feb 1, 2015

Credit: Betsy LaBelle The Youth Dressage Festival focuses on rewarding those who have a well-rounded equine education with a three-phase competition that includes a written riding-theory and stable-management test, a group equitation class and a dressage test.

Junior/ Young Rider

Lendon Gray explains her methods for helping kids reach their full potential as riders and as horsemen.

By Lendon Gray
Jan 28, 2015

Credit: Courtesy, Chloe Hatch Young Rider Chloe Hatch is riding Shela Lark, a 13-year-old Quarter Horse mare.

Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques Chloe Hatch and offers tips to help you breathe naturally in the saddle.

By Suzanne von Dietze
Jan 28, 2015

Credit: SusanJStickle.com

Riding / Training How-To

Courtney King-Dye explains how to use the pirouette canter to improve self-carriage.

By Courtney King-Dye
Dec 16, 2014