Theory
Take an in-depth look at the philosophies and theories of dressage training with classical dressage masters and elite riders in today’s sport.
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Instruction
No Stirrup November: A Month-Long Commitment to Improving Your Seat WITH or WITHOUT Stirrups
Try these tips by Dave Thind to develop a more independent seat.
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Dressage Solutions: To Maintain a Correct Upper Body Position in Corners
Try this tip from Jane Kelly.
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Dressage Solutions: Visualize the Role of the Outside Aids
Check out this visualization from Susan Jaccoma.
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Dressage Solutions: To Correctly Channel and Manage Your Horse’s Energy Flow
Try this visualization tip from Karen Adams
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Dressage Solutions: Maintain Balance in Your Canter Pirouettes
Try this trip from Adelinde Cornelissen
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Dressage Solutions: Avoid Overriding Your Horse
Try this tip from Kyra Kyrklund
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Dressage Solutions: Avoid Pulling Back
Do you struggle to keep yourself from pulling back? Try this tip from Andreas Helgstrand.
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Dressage Solutions: Keep Your Horse Straight During Flying Lead Changes
Try this tip from U.S. Dressage coach Debbie McDonald.
Instruction
Small Steps to Half-Steps
Break the introduction to piaffe into stress-free, easy-to-achieve steps.
Instruction
Breathing Techniques to Stabilize and Stay Supple
Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze examines a horse and rider and explains how to relax the body.