Self-carriage
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Instruction
Gradually Build the Trot Extension
Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze recommends an exercise to improve balance and self-carriage in the extended trot.

Instruction
How Do I Ride a Half Halt?
Jennifer Truett offers her advice, explaining the elements of a sophisticated half halt.

Instruction
The Secrets of the Half Halt with Conrad Schumacher
Trainer Conrad Schumacher explains step by step how to master the intricacies of the half halt and ride it correctly—whatever the situation.

Longines FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final
24 Dressage Training Tips from Kyra Kyrklund
Five-time Olympian Kyra Kyrklund shares her dressage training secrets at a Kentucky symposium.

Instruction
Shift Balance To Encourage Self-Carriage in Dressage
Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze discusses encouraging self-carriage as she critiques Cristina Kayvon-Pierce at First Level.

Instruction
Shift Balance To Encourage Self-Carriage in Dressage

Instruction
Courtney King-Dye’s Advice to Improve Your Balance in the Saddle
Courtney King-Dye critiques Emme Johnston at Third Level.

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The Rider’s Role in Self-Carriage
Lendon Gray explains how the use of passive aids can improve a horse's self-carriage.