Strength

Strengthen and supple your horse with a series of upward and downward transitions.

Shannon Dueck shares her strategy to develop ultra collection PLUS a veterinarian’s perspective on maximizing your horse’s musculature.

Claudia Garner offers tips for turning a runaway canter into a controlled, cadenced movement.

USDF gold medalist Kamila Dupont offers advice and explains that addressing this issue begins with improving the horse's gaits.

Accomplished event rider and USDF gold medalist Jeremy Beale answers a reader question, explaining how skilled riders use finesse and feel, rather than strength, to teach their horses to look for the bit.

USEF “S” dressage judge Debbie Rodriguez shares her thoughts on becoming a fit rider.

Dressage Today's Jennifer Mellace shares an update on her return to the saddle.

Suzanne von Dietze critiques Carmen Deville Makover and her PRE stallion at First Level.

Barb Crabbe, DVM, answers a reader's question about her horse's crookedness at canter and offers some exercises to help strengthen the horse and straighten the canter.

As the muscles surrounding your spine and hips get stronger, they support the joints more effectively.