Second Level
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Results from the Dressage Today Virtual Show III
See the top-placed pairs from our latest virtual dressage competition!
Instruction
Training Tips to Correct a Horse Who Gets Too Strong In Canter
Elizabeth Madlener explains how address this issue
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Refine Horse and Rider Balance to Correctly Channel Energy
Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques a Second-Level combination and suggests exercises to improve balance and prevent leaning.
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Janet Foy on the 2019 Second Level Dressage Tests
An overview of the new Second Level dressage tests and a Q&A
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Six Phases of a Second Level Ride with Hilda Gurney
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.
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Are You Ready to Move Up to Second Level?
Kate Fleming-Kuhn explains how to be sure you and your dressage horse are prepared before moving up a level.
Lifestyle
How Long Will It Take for a Dressage Rider to Reach Grand Prix Level?
Charlotte Bredahl-Baker answers this reader question, explaining factors that will affect a rider's journey to Grand Prix level.
Instruction
You Don’t Need a Fancy Horse in Order to Score Well on Walk Pirouettes
It’s a dressage movement any horse with proper training can do well.
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At What Level In Dressage Are You Required to Sit the Trot?
Find out when you should be prepared to ride the sitting trot in dressage competition.
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Introducing Your Dressage Horse to the Double Bridle
Gina Smith explains how to begin incorporating the double bridle in your work when your horse is ready for it.