Rider Position
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Dressage Today Podcast
Training Buzz: Gareth Hughes Talks Rider Position
International dressage competitor Gareth Hughes discusses the correct body position for dressage.
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Proper Rider Position for Lateral Work
Top international Grand Prix dressage competitor and trainer Shannon Dueck explains the proper rider position to best help your horse.
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Correct Rider Seat Position for Lateral Work with Shannon Dueck
Top international Grand Prix dressage competitor and trainer Shannon Dueck describes the ideal seat for lateral work.
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Dressage Solutions: Keep Your Head Up and Your Body Aligned
Try this tip from Stephany Fish.
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VIDEO: Susanne von Dietze on The Dressage Rider’s Seat
How the rider’s seat, balance and position affect the horse
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Rider Biomechanics: Discover a Deeper and More Effective Dressage Seat
Susanne von Dietze critiques Amber Hall and her young Oldenburg gelding at First Level.
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What is Correct Rider Position for Collected Work in Dressage?
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What is Correct Rider Position for Collected Work in Dressage?
Katie Hoefs-Martin discusses the value of correct rider position and how it evolves during collected work.
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The Secret to Following Your Horse’s Motion
Liz Steacie shares advice to help riders find a better sitting trot. Plus, try her unmounted exercise to get a better feel.
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How to Ride with Soft Arms for a Better Connection
The bend in the elbow allows elasticity forward and backward to follow the horse’s mouth every step.