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Instruction
Increase Your Horse’s Responsiveness to Your Aids
Sabine Rijssenbeek explains how to improve this aspect of communication between horse and rider.
Hoof Care
What Causes a Hoof Abscess?
Lisa Borzynski, DVM answers this reader question, explaining that hoof abscess occurs when bacteria and debris gain entry into the hoof.
Instruction
The Dressage Whip: Complexity Increases as You Progress
The whip is an important training tool in dressage when used properly.
Instruction
In Which Hand Should I Carry the Dressage Whip?
Jennifer Roth answers this reader question, explaining some factors that might affect how you carry your whip.
Instruction
In Which Hand Should I Carry the Dressage Whip?
Theory
Karl Mikolka: The Dressage Whip’s Place in the Circle of Aids
A German master explains why dressage riders need whips, plus tips to select the best whip for you and your horse