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FEI 'I' judge Hilda Gurney explains how to pull together the more advanced Second Level dressage movements and approach Second Level schooling sessions with planning and purpose.

Lisa Pierson answers a reader question and explains how to balance your horse in the canter with exercises to improve engagement.

Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques a Second Level combination.

This exercise can be used for horses of all ages and levels to strengthen the topline, create throughness and to test the honesty of aids.

Cindy Sydnor critiques this rider and young horse.

Take a look at the topic of longitudinal flexion through a scientific lens and learn why it is an important goal of classical dressage.

This First Level movement is your means for developing your horse’s topline and belly muscles, both critical to successful upper-level work.

USDF gold medalist John Zopatti offers an honest opinion on wiggly fingers

Olympian Sue Blinks discusses developing your dressage horse’s topline so it serves as a suspension bridge of musculature, making self-carriage possible.

Dressage trainer Melissa Jackson explains how to ride your horse from back to front and how to tell if your horse is doing it correctly.

Kristina Harrison explains how to assess rideability, temperament, gaits and conformation when buying a Baroque horse.