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How to (and Why You Should) Ride on the Correct Diagonal
Although you won’t get marked down in a dressage test for being on the incorrect diagonal, riding on the wrong diagonal can affect the ... -
How to Salute in a Dressage Test
The salute is an exercise that occurs at least once in every dressage test. If ridden incorrectly, extra marks can be lost. So, how do ... -
How to Handle a Poor Dressage Score
The dressage competition is over, and you didn’t get the result you were hoping for. So, what do you do next? Here’s some practical ... -
Rollkur Explained: What It Is And What It Isn’t
It was hoped that the specter of Rollkur had been banished from the dressage arena years ago, but sadly it seems that this is ... -
How to Plan Dressage Freestyle to Music in 7 Steps
Dressage to music has hit the headlines in recent years thanks to the likes of Charlotte Dujardin, Anky van Grunsven, and Edward Gal who ... -
How is Dressage Scored?
Since the Olympic Games in 2012, dressage has never been so popular! But often, new people to the sport are left a bit confused ... -
Where Should You Hold Your Hands?
In order to be successful in the dressage discipline, it’s crucial to have ‘good hands’. Soft, sympathetic hands encourage the horse to relax and ... -
How to use Poles to Improve Your Horse’s Way of Going
Polework can be a great way of improving your horse’s general way of going, as well as adding variety and fun to his work ... -
How to Become a Dressage Judge (British Dressage)
Dressage has never been more popular! As a result, more and more people are interested in becoming a British Dressage (BD) Judge. Some people ... -
How to Ride Flying Changes
Flying changes are often seen as the highlight of an advanced dressage test and are something every dressage rider wants to master! When the ...
