There’s no point in spending hours schooling your horse at home and investing in expensive lessons if you go ahead ...

Dressage riders often hear the accusation that “dressage is not a sport.” Indeed, at this year’s Olympics, one UK politician ...

Not every dressage competition venue has an indoor arena, and many shows are held outside. Sometimes, you might have to ...

The initial centerline in each dressage test is the first chance that the judge has to assess you and your ...

Many people don’t have the luxury of the assistance of an entourage of grooms and supporters when they go to ...

Through correct and systematic training, you and your horse should naturally progress up through the dressage levels.  Like most riders, ...

Competing requires preparation, not only on the day of the event but also in the days preceding it. The level ...

Getting your warm-up right is a key element in producing your best performance in the dressage arena. Unfortunately, there’s no ...

Every rider has experienced pre-competition nerves.  The pressure of wanting to do well, combined with the worry of making a ...

The judge’s remarks on your dressage score sheet are intended to act as an aid to your schooling at home. The ...