Working your horse ‘long and low’ refers to a technique that is used by dressage riders to develop their horse’s ...

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How to Work Your Horse Long and Low

The judge’s comment, ‘on the forehand’ is often seen on dressage test sheets. But what does ‘on the forehand’ mean, ...

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How to Get Your Horse off His Forehand

Not every horse is as enthusiastic about dressage as their rider, and although the judge is looking for relaxation and ...

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How to Sharpen up a Lazy Horse

What do we mean by ‘submission’? Let’s start by looking at the psychology of submission in the horse’s natural environment: ...

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How to Encourage Your Horse to be More Submissive

Leaning on the bit is the common description for any horse that puts an undue amount of his own weight ...

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How to Stop Your Horse From Leaning on the Bit

Dressage training can be pretty full-on for your horse, especially if that’s your passion. While some horses accept their daily ...

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How to Refresh a Horse That has Become Stale in his Training

A common problem that’s seen in dressage tests is when the horse comes behind the vertical. Some horses lean on ...

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How to Stop Your Horse From Dropping Behind the Contact

How do you stop your horse from jogging when he should be walking? – That’s a question most dressage riders ...

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How to Stop Your Horse From Jogging When They Should be Walking

Most horse owners have been there. You’re seduced by flashy paces, beguiled by breeding, or you love the challenge of ...

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How to Know if You are Over-Horsed

How many times have you read the judge’s remark, “Tense,” on your dressage score sheet? Most riders have seen that ...

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How to Reduce Tension and Get Your Horse to Relax