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Maryal Barnett explains an important aspect of dressage training.

By Maryal Barnett
May 8, 2019

Credit: Arnd Bronkhorst- Arnd.nl The spur is a tool and can be used to affect the horse’s response as well as reﬁne, reinforce and reward.

John Zopatti shares a few thoughts about why a rider might opt to ride with spurs, plus tips on how to choose the right kind of spurs.

By John Zopatti
Apr 23, 2019

24 Dressage Training Tips

Five-time Olympian Kyra Kyrklund shares her dressage training secrets at a Kentucky symposium.

By Beth Baumert
May 1, 2019

Credit: Courtesy, Amy May When first introducing pirouette work, ask for just a few steps of very collected canter, as Charlotte does here on her 10-year-old Danish Warmblood, Hamilton.

Tips on how to train your horse in a fair and logical way.

By Charlotte Bredahl-Baker
Feb 25, 2019

Credit: Courtesy of Trafalgar Square Books Grooming begins at a very young age and is often enjoyed by a foal. A foal will often begin to nibble the person brushing him in return as a sign of grateful thanks. Should he bite, however, it is best to push him away or reprimand him with the voice in a sharp manner such as “leave it!”

In this book excerpt, Ingrid Klimke explains her theories on handling young horses.

By Ingrid Klimke
Jun 7, 2019

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
May 7, 2019