Half Pass

Head Trainer at Hilltop Farm, 2021 Dressage at Devon winner and USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist Michael Bragdell shows how to perform haunches-in and half pass from the ground.

Learn to school a canter half pass with FEI 5* Judge Janet Foy.

A discussion of this indispensable element in daily dressage training

Try this tip from Louise Robson.

Learn how to ride this helpful movement and understand its purpose and benefits.

Madeleine Austin explains the "ingredients" of a successful half pass.

Inside a session from the Old Master Series

Try this tip from Leslie Webb.

Takeaways from a clinic at Motters Station Stables in Maryland.

Dressage judge Janet Foy explains how to judge and ride these required movements.

Manuel Trigo explains this Spanish term, which can be loosely translated as a Spanish version of Western dressage.

Kathy Priest explains how the half pass can be broken up into two easier exercises and then put back together.

Let precision get you to Third Level and beyond

Blogger and judge Margaret Freeman explains why higher scores are often worth the risk.

These exercises prepare your horse to move up.

How elasticity and suppleness allow your horse to do his job well

A dressage rider learns the importance of her aids when she first learns to post on the correct diagnonal.

Training tips, strategies and philosophies from this five-time Olympian and world-class horseman

Youth rider Sophia Chavonelle takes us inside this unique opportunity presented by Dressage4Kids, Inc.

Cindy Sydnor critiques this horse and rider.

Stacey Hastings answers a reader question.

An overview of the dressage movements that are introduced at Fourth Level with tips on how to ride them

Try this exercise to improve your aiding skills

High-performance rider Katherine Bateson-Chandler shares the story of how she got to know her World Equestrian Games mount, Nartan, and provides some tips to help you and your horse adjust to a new partnership.