Tension

Blogger Pam Stone begins a new journey with Voodoo, a 5-year-old Thoroughbred who presents some classic ex-racehorse challenges.

Psychologist Jane Karol explains a helpful mental approach to becoming a better rider.

A top German dressage professional explains how to make your horse active and cadenced without losing relaxation.

Your horse’s tail can be a barometer for many different issues going on in the body.

Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques a new horse-and-rider pair.

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

The study of biomechanics provides the basis for understanding multiple facets of dressage.

Ida Norris answers this reader-submitted question, explaining that sheath noise is caused by tensing of the muscles, primarily over the back.

This natural method of mind–body integration can provide performance enhancement, pain relief, longevity and an increased sense of well-being for both horse and handler.

As her 2015 Pan American Games horse, Rosmarin, prepares to get back in the competition arena, Kim takes over the ride on a client's horse.

Understand why and how you should activate a greater range of muscles in your horse’s body.

Stacey Hastings answers a reader question.

Teach your dressage students how to gain the horse’s trust and cooperation.

Jennifer Baumert answers this reader question and explains some tips to help you ride a better collected canter.

Tips and dressage training exercises to help you manage a hot horse

Instead of a quick fix or short cut, go back to basics to build a solid foundation of training.

Jessica Jahiel gives suggestions for stopping a horse from sticking his tongue out to avoid the bit.