Dressage Competition
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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 ... -
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 ... -
How to Record a Video Dressage Test
When competing in online dressage, it’s important to make the best video you possibly can. A well-presented video can mean lots of extra marks, ... -
How to Encourage Your Horse to Relax at Dressage Competitions
Relaxation is a key requirement of the ‘happy athlete’, presenting a picture of a willing horse and harmonious partnership to the dressage judge. But ...
