When ridden well, dressage looks so easy it is tempting to overlook the amount of balance and core strength required to create the effortless appearance.
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Charlotte Dujardin points out some common rider mistakes, and how to fix them, to ensure more productive training sessions and improved test scores.
Esther Mortimer and Harper MacKenzie explain how you can build the foundation towards a great extended trot.
Thanks to Saddle Up Soldier On horses are helping physically injured and emotionally ill members of Canada’s military recover.
The so-called “invisible aids” are the Holy Grail of dressage, and a quiet hand may be the hardest to achieve. Keep reading for some tips and tricks.
Many people returning to riding are surprised to find that while the spirit is willing, the flesh is weak and their fitness levels are appallingly poor.
The “stretchy trot” is more than just a test movement, it’s a cornerstone of fundamental dressage training. John MacPherson explains why.
Whether at a show or just to break up the monotony of a long winter indoors, this mix of dressage and jumping can be a refreshing and challenging addition to your training program.
Although Nel Godin-Keating rode off and on for physical therapy from the age of two, she didn’t start riding regularly until she was eleven.
Piaffe is a highly collected, cadenced, elevated diagonal movement giving the impression of remaining in place. The horse’s back is supple and elastic.
