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How to Ride Extended Canter
Extended canter is a movement that appears in dressage tests at Medium level (UK) and Third level (US) and above. However, even if you’re ... -
How to Stop Your Horse From Opening His Mouth (Without Using a Flash)
“Contact” is the third element of the dressage Scales of Training. In an ideal scenario, the dressage judge wants to see that your horse ... -
How to Ride Extended Trot
One of the most spectacular and impressive movements in dressage is the extended trot. If you’re lucky, your horse will offer to lengthen his ... -
How to Judge a Dressage Test
The subject of dressage judging and how the judge arrives at his/her marks is a topic that’s always guaranteed to spark a lively debate ... -
How, When and Why to Use Studs
If you compete on grass, your horse might struggle to keep his balance on days when the ground is slippery, especially on a firm ... -
How to Buy and Train the Young Dressage Horse
If you’re buying a young horse for dressage, there’s a lot to think about! In this in-depth, detailed guide, we discuss how to go ... -
How to Get Your Horse to Canter on the Correct Leg
Your horse is moving beautifully, everything is going great, and you’re sure you’re going to get your best dressage score ever. Then your horse ... -
How to Deepen Your Seat for Dressage
Every dressage rider craves the deep, supple seat that all the pro riders have. But how do these riders make that deep seat look ... -
How to Create More Jump in the Canter
A judge’s remark that’s often seen on dressage score sheets is that the canter “needs more jump.” But what does that mean? And how ... -
How to Identify and Manage Navicular
The word “navicular” is not something that any horse owner wants to hear. But if you compete in dressage classes where the correctness and ...
