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Success Through Simplicity in Dressage with Jan Brons
Laser-sharp focus combined with a direct approach to training are at the core of international Grand Prix dressage rider Jan Brons’ system.
Lifestyle
Dressage Life: Straightness and Balance in the Horse
A tenacious back injury opens a dressage rider's eyes to the real meaning of developing straightness and balance in her horse.
Rider Fitness
Unmounted Fitness Exercises for Mature Dressage Riders
Rider fitness tips to improve flexibility, mobility and strength for the over-40 rider
Instruction
Tips to Sit a Big Trot More Effectively
USDF gold medalist Kamila Dupont offers advice and explains that addressing this issue begins with improving the horse's gaits.
Lifestyle
How Dressage Riders Benefit from Developing Strong Core Muscles
USEF “S” dressage judge Debbie Rodriguez shares her thoughts on becoming a fit rider.
Instruction
Fitness Tips for Weekend-Warrior Riders
Charlotte Bredahl-Baker answers this reader question, explaining what you can do to improve your ability to follow your horse's movement, especially if you aren't able to ride regularly.
Blog
You Get More Than One Fresh Start
As we begin a new year, Dressage Today's Lindsay Paulsen shares how her 2018 had a rocky start but ended with smiles.
Lifestyle
Improve Rider Strength and Balance
Three exercises to get you working out like U.S. Olympian Steffen Peters.
Instruction
Nicholas Fyffe: Cross-Training for Horse and Rider
A Grand Prix trainer explains how cross-training for the horse and rider can improve performance.
Lifestyle
A Dressage Rider Explores Obstacle-Course Racing
How FEI Rider Adriane Alvord used Obstacle- Course Racing to improve her dressage