Suppleness
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Theory
Dressage Solutions: Improve Your Horse’s Suppleness on Bending Lines
Try this dressage training tip from Holly Mason.
Theory
Dressage Terminology Explained: “Losgelassenheit”
Susanne Hamilton explains this German term that describes a concept of relaxation, looseness, movability and freedom.
First Level
How to Help Your Horse Maintain Balance in Canter
Lisa Pierson answers a reader question and explains how to balance your horse in the canter with exercises to improve engagement.
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
Developing a Happy Dressage Horse with Karen Pavicic
How to create a better relationship with your equine partner
Instruction
How to Assess Progress in Your Dressage Training
Jan Brons explains steps you can take to avoid frustration for you and your horse as you move forward in your training.
Theory
Submission is the Goal at Every Level in Dressage
Johann Hinnemann welcomes Adequan USDF FEI-level Trainers Conference attendees to his inner circle.
Instruction
Progressing Toward More Rider Suppleness
Rider biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques and comments on a progression of Griffin Denham's riding photos.
Instruction
Sharon McCusker’s Favorite Dressage Training Exercise: Canter Transitions
These transitions, when done properly, keep the dressage horse forward, loose and working through his body.
Instruction
Suppleness: Kathleen Raine’s Key to Success in Dressage
How to achieve this must-have component of your horse’s dressage training