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Instruction
The Secrets of the Half Halt with Conrad Schumacher
Trainer Conrad Schumacher explains step by step how to master the intricacies of the half halt and ride it correctly—whatever the situation.
Theory
Marilyn Heath: What A Dressage Judge Wants to See
USEF “S” judge Marilyn Heath offers her view on what she wants to see from dressage riders and their horses.
Theory
The Importance of Powerful Hindquarters in Dressage Training
Rev up the horse's hindquarters—his engine—for optimal performance.
Theory
The Physics of Flexion in the Dressage Horse
Take a look at the topic of longitudinal flexion through a scientific lens and learn why it is an important goal of classical dressage.
Theory
The Physics of Flexion in the Dressage Horse
FEI
Charles de Kunffy’s 3 Principles to Create a Dancing Partnership with Your Horse
Ride your horse's hindquarters to create impulsion, suspension and balance, without confining his movement and rhythm.
Theory
Arthur Kottas-Heldenberg: Measuring Degrees of Dressage Collection
The former First Chief Rider at the Spanish Riding School explains the scale for measuring degrees of dressage collection.
Theory
Charles de Kunffy’s Three Moments of Evolutionary Breakthrough in Dressage Training
Classical dressage trainer Charles de Kunffy shares insight on developing your dressage horse and progressing toward collection.
Theory