Rider Position

Try this tip from Stephany Fish.

How the rider’s seat, balance and position affect the horse

Susanne von Dietze critiques Amber Hall and her young Oldenburg gelding at First Level.

Katie Hoefs-Martin discusses the value of correct rider position and how it evolves during collected work.

Liz Steacie shares advice to help riders find a better sitting trot. Plus, try her unmounted exercise to get a better feel.

The bend in the elbow allows elasticity forward and backward to follow the horse’s mouth every step.

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

Become a more effective rider by finding and keeping your balance in the saddle.

Understand what it means to have your horse "in front of the leg."

Get an inside look at this British dressage great's first clinic in America.

Centered Riding founder Sally Swift discusses the importance of being a symmetrical rider and gives several exercises to correct asymmetry.

Janie Rentz shares this visual image.

Try this tip from Michelle LaBarre

Learn how to ride this important First Level figure.

Joan Williams explains this important step in a dressage rider's development and answers a reader's question.

Susanne von Dietze explains what makes these Olympic riders so skilled.

Michael Poulin and Carol Lavell explain why correct rider position and connection are the keys to dressage success.

Jeremy Steinberg explains exercises to help you improve your dressage position and ride with invisible aids.

Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques Madison Ingraham at First Level.

Kari Garber provides advice to help remedy the issue of spur marks, explaining common causes and possible solutions.

Grand Prix dressage competitor Nicholas Fyffe explains how he trains every horse as an individual.

Dressage Olympian Kyra Kyrklund shares a simple solution to common balance problems with horses at any level.

German dressage star Helen Langehanenberg explains the training quality of submission and shares how you can develop it in your horse.