Travers
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Instruction
Monica Theodorescu: The Purpose and Value of Lateral Work
A discussion of this indispensable element in daily dressage training
FEI
How to Maintain Correct Bend in the Half Pass
Madeleine Austin explains the "ingredients" of a successful half pass.
Instruction
Training Tips to Introduce Haunches-In (Travers)
Haunches-in can be a beneficial training tool when it is correctly applied. In this article, Gerhard Ablinger explains how to determine if your horse is ready to learn haunches-in and shares some tips to introduce it.
Instruction
How to Ride Travers and Half Pass
Dressage judge Janet Foy explains how to judge and ride these required movements.
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
Introducing Travers and Renvers with Hilda Gurney
These exercises prepare your horse to move up.
Instruction
Introducing Travers and Renvers with Hilda Gurney
Instruction
An Inside Look at Carl Hester’s Training System
Training tips, strategies and philosophies from this five-time Olympian and world-class horseman
Instruction
Teaching Travers with Belinda Nairn-Wertman
This Olympian shows how to develop your horse’s suppleness, collection and strength with haunches-in.
Theory
The Purpose of Dressage Movements with Janet Foy
Janet Foy explains the function of dressage movements in this excerpt from her book, Dressage Q&A with Janet Foy.