Dressage Theory
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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 are Dressage Horses Trained?
One question that many people would love to know the answer to is, “how are dressage horses trained?” That’s a big question that doesn’t ... -
How to be a GREAT Dressage Rider
Dressage riding is a complex process that requires effort, hard work, commitment, discipline, and dedication on the part of the rider. In this in-depth ... -
How to Build a Good Dressage Foundation
In the past, dressage riders and trainers spent much time developing their horses’ basic training and building a solid foundation before attempting to progress ... -
How to Use Cavaletti for Dressage Schooling
Many riders spend hours schooling their horses in the same pace and at the same tempo, primarily in trot. Now, while that’s important for ... -
How Your Horse Should Use His Hindquarters
As a dressage rider, you will almost certainly have read comments on your dressage test score sheet that refer to engagement, impulsion, and uphill ... -
How ‘Ordinary’ Horses can Excel in Dressage Competitions
If you have an “ordinary” horse with regular but unspectacular paces, you may wonder if you have a hope of beating the big-moving, warmbloods ... -
How to Develop Balance and Symmetry in Both Horse and Rider
In all of your riding, whether it be competing, schooling, or just hacking out, you should be thinking about balance and symmetry in your ... -
How to Build Relaxed Power in the Dressage Horse
Whatever level of dressage training you have reached, your ultimate goal should be to create maximum impulsion, self-carriage, and expression to show off your ... -
How to be a Dressage Rider
Many aspiring riders assume that they cannot be called “dressage riders” until they have reached a good level of competition. However, that’s not the ...
