Second Level

An overview of the new Second Level dressage tests and a Q&A

FEI 'I' judge Hilda Gurney explains how to pull together the more advanced Second Level dressage movements and approach Second Level schooling sessions with planning and purpose.

Kate Fleming-Kuhn explains how to be sure you and your dressage horse are prepared before moving up a level.

Charlotte Bredahl-Baker answers this reader question, explaining factors that will affect a rider's journey to Grand Prix level.

It’s a movement any horse with proper training can do well.

Find out when you should be prepared to ride the sitting trot in dressage competition.

Gina Smith explains how to begin incorporating the double bridle in your work when your horse is ready for it.

Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques a Second Level combination.

These exercises prepare your horse to move up.

An FEI rider explains how you can create a training schedule for a Second Level horse—but the “planning” principles apply to horses of all levels.

Biomechanics Expert Susanne von Dietze critiques Vanessa Meeks at Second Level

This expert explains why shoulder-in is a go-to exercise in her dressage training.

One dedicated rider and her team bring an unlikely dressage hero into the spotlight.

Learn about this classical straightening exercise that produces throughness.

Elizabeth Madlener explains how address this issue

Dressage judge Sarah Geikie explains the importance of bend in riding the venerable shoulder-in exercise.

Janet Foy explains how the 2015 dressage tests have changed

Mica Mabragaña explains how dressage is for every rider, every horse and every discipline.

Follow these points for each dressage level to improve your dressage test scores.

Kristina Harrison explains how to assess rideability, temperament, gaits and conformation when buying a Baroque horse.