Lusitano
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Instruction
How to Free the Horse’s Shoulders to Lengthen the Gaits
Jose Mendez explains with special focus on baroque breeds.
Theory
What is Doma Vaquera?
Manuel Trigo explains this Spanish term, which can be loosely translated as a Spanish version of Western dressage.
International Travel
Monte Velho: An Equestrian Paradise
This Lusitano stud farm and resort offers international-caliber riding instruction with local flavor.
Lifestyle
Sylvia Loch: My Toughest Dressage Training Challenge
This rider made a Grand Prix schoolmaster out of an ex-bullfighting stallion.
Lifestyle
Riding in a Bitless Bridle for Desensitization
David De Wispelaere weighs in on whether or not riding bitless can help to desensitize a reactive horse.
International Travel
The Journey of a Baroque Horse
FEI trainer Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel shares her story of finding a baroque horse, Tonico do Top, and training him to the highest level of dressage.
Fashion and Apparel
The Top-Hat Dressage Helmet
A determined dressage rider made the top-hat safety helmet a reality.