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Instruction

Developing a Correct Stretch at the Trot

Dive into details of the stretchy trot with equestrian biomechanics Susanne von Dietze.

Instruction

Überstreichen Explained

Sandy Hotz answers this reader question, briefly explaining how überstreichen should be ridden, the purpose of the movement and when to use it.

Instruction

How to Develop a More Elastic Trot in Your Dressage Horse

Dressage judge Sandy Hotz offers advice on how to make a dressage horse's trot more elastic.

Instruction

Karen Pavicic: How Stretching Can Benefit Your Horse

A Canadian team rider explains how to develop the horse’s back to create qualities needed for dressage horses at every level.

Theory

The Role of Suppleness in the Dressage Training Scale

Doreen Horsey explains the importance of putting the training scale into practice.

Theory

The Role of Suppleness in the Dressage Training Scale

Theory

How to Determine If Your Horse Is Behind the Vertical (Without Mirrors!)

USEF “S” judge Marilyn Heath offers advice on how to tell if your dressage horse is going with his poll at the highest point and his nose slightly in front of the vertical.

Instruction

Get Your Dressage Horse to Stretch Down into Contact

FEI dressage rider and trainer Jerry Schwartz gives you a six-step plan for asking your horse to stretch down into the contact.

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