The Swinging Back by Helen Langehanenberg
One of Germany’s best riders explains the importance of a supple, submissive horse.
Theory
Why Does One Post the Trot Only on the Outside Diagonal?
Heather Mason answers this reader question.
How Can I Keep My Horse Bending in the Walk Pirouette?
Kristina Harrison answers this reader question.
Resolve Tension in Your Legs While Riding
Susanne von Dietze critiques Sandy Vennemann on Boomer
Modifying Muscle Patterns to Build a Better Equine Athlete
Understand why and how you should activate a greater range of muscles in your horse’s body.
Nicholas Fyffe: Cross-Training for Horse and Rider
A Grand Prix trainer explains how cross-training for the horse and rider can improve performance
Are You Ready for a Double Bridle?
When introducing the horse to the double bridle there are some important factors to keep in mind.
The Importance of Riding in a Stretching Position
Uta Gräf of Germany that this exercise is an important part of training not just for young horses or dressage horses, but for all horses.
Christine Traurig: "Pushing Away from the Bit"
This sophisticated term describes the epitome of throughness, perfect connection and ideal self-carriage.
Learning Strategies for the Dressage Rider
Discover three methods to help you progress more efficiently
An In-Depth Look at Colic Prevention
With the rigors of dressage training and competition, learn what you can do to help protect your mount from the No. 1 killer of horses.
Eight Lessons from Aachen
A hand-picked group of four Young Riders shares eight lessons they learned from their travels in Europe.
6 Rules to Ride by in Dressage
Yvonne Barteau shares a unique look at what a horse might ask of his rider.
How to Successfully Ride Inside-Leg to Outside-Rein
Fran (Dearing) Kehr answers this reader question.
Volker Brommann: The Why, When and How of Transitions
A USDF Certified Instructor at the FEI levels talks about his favorite training tool.
Maryal Barnett: Dressage Should Be Rewarding For Both Horse And Rider
One expert explains this aspect of dressage training.
