Training Level

See the top-placed pairs from our latest virtual dressage competition!

Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques a horse-and-rider pair at Training Level.

Use this conceptual tool to help your riding in a practical way.

Blogger and judge Margaret Freeman shares a tip to help you nail the broken-line free walk.

Olympian Sue Blinks explains how to create a safe harbor for your horse by developing feel and focus and defining your standard of performance.

Sandy Osborn answers this reader-submitted question.

Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques Erica Longenbach at Training Level.

Rider biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques Barb Shannahan on Aero.

Margaret Freeman explains the art of presenting your horse in the best light to the judge.

Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques Holly Kranz and her American Quarter Horse at Training Level.

Susanne von Dietze critiques Lynne Simonson at Training and First Level.

Make an educated and confident decision about moving up.

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

Janet Foy explains how the 2015 dressage tests have changed

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.

Follow these points for each dressage level to improve your dressage test scores.