Dressage Competition
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How to Improve Your Dressage Scores
Every dressage rider rides down the centerline with the hope that they will ride a good test and achieve a score to match. However, ... -
How to Accurately Set up a Dressage Arena
The exercises you’re asked to perform with your horse in a dressage test are designed to show how supple and “on the aids” your ... -
What to do if You Make a Mistake During a Dressage Test
It’s happened to everyone who competes in dressage at one time or another; you go the wrong way during your test. Aside from getting ... -
How to Ride a Dressage Test on Grass
These days, many riders are blessed with access to an all-weather schooling arena, meaning that they can train and exercise their horses all year ... -
How to Warm-Up Your Horse for a Dressage Competition
Getting your warm-up routine right is crucial if you’re going to produce your best performance in the dressage arena. Cut your warm-up short, and ... -
How to Handle a Less Than Perfect Warm-up Arena at a Dressage Competition
Warming-up at a competition before your class can make or break your performance in the arena. So, what do you do when the area ... -
How to Remember a Dressage Test
There’s nothing more frustrating than forgetting your dressage test half way through! What a needless waste of two marks! But even if you decide ... -
How to Ride the (Nearly) Perfect Dressage Test
Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between a 60 percent dressage test and a 70 percent one? Well, you’re not alone! Most ... -
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 ...
