Dressage Theory
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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 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 Your Horse on the Bit
When we choose to ride our horse down the center line in a dressage test, we accept that we will be judged primarily on ... -
What is the Difference Between Bend and Flexion?
Have you been asked to both bend and flex your horse? Do you understand the difference? There are several issues here that may complicate ... -
How to Teach Your Horse to Accept The Bridle
In order for a horse to gain good marks in dressage tests at any level, he must learn to accept the bridle or bit. ... -
How to Ride From Your Inside Leg to Your Outside Rein
All riders who are preparing for a dressage test, or are training their horses at home, will not be unaccustomed to hear the words, ... -
What Does ‘Between Hand and Leg’ Actually Mean?
Does your instructor tell you that you need your horse more between hand and leg? Or have you had that comment on your dressage ... -
How to Get Your Horse to Bend
How many times have you had the remark, “Could have more bend.” on your dressage test sheet? Lack of supple bend is a common ... -
What is the ‘Happy Athlete’?
The concept of the ‘happy athlete’ is a fairly recent innovation in terms of dressage sport, but is one, we hope, that all who ...
