Warm-up
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Instruction
14 Tips from German Dressage Olympian Hubertus Schmidt
Inside a session from the Old Master Series
Instruction
VIDEO: How to Structure Your Dressage Horse’s Warm-Up with David Marcus
Instruction
VIDEO: How to Structure Your Dressage Horse’s Warm-Up with David Marcus
How a structured, systematic approach to warm-up is beneficial
Instruction
Six Phases of a Second Level Ride with Hilda Gurney
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.
Instruction
Building Power In Relaxation with Hubertus Schmidt
A top German dressage professional explains how to make your horse active and cadenced without losing relaxation.
Instruction
Develop a Dressage Training Plan to Move Up
An FEI rider explains how you can create a training schedule for a Second Level horse—but the “planning” principles apply to horses of all levels.
Theory
10 Tips to Keep Your Senior Dressage Horse Competitive
Sound equine-management practices coupled with a good dose of common sense will assist in the longevity of senior horses.
Instruction
Ingrid Klimke: Train for Your Horse’s Pleasure
Seven elements of a training program that will keep your dressage athlete happy and healthy in his work
Horse Care
Are Sheath Noises Associated with Tension?
Ida Norris answers this reader-submitted question, explaining that sheath noise is caused by tensing of the muscles, primarily over the back.
Instruction
Setting Your Dressage Horse Up For Success with Charlotte Bredahl-Baker
Tips on how to train your horse in a fair and logical way.