For non-horse people, and even beginner riders, a horse that is curling behind the vertical often looks ‘beautiful’ because their neck is so beautifully arched. But this is NOT a beautiful way of going at all! This is bit evasion and hind end evasion at its finest. The horse that curls under is avoiding proper…
Category: Dressage
Fundamentals and movements of dressage. Contains many sub-categories such as fundamentals, movements, showing, horse problems, rider problems and more.
Explore fundamentals like being on the bit, having independent aids and riding your horse forward into the bridle. Other topics include the half halt, transitions, and the training scale.
Learn all about the various movements in dressage. Understand what they really do for the horse. Topics include the leg yield, shoulder-in, haunches-in, medium and extended gaits, circles, loops, and more. And there is a good variety for both beginners and advanced riders.
Also explore tips and insights for showing. Learn how to ride a test with ease. Break down each movement for a better understanding.
Trouble shoot all your problems with articles about common issues. Quick fixes for both horse and rider.
Learn how to ride a perfect leg yield.
What is a half halt? Learn all about the half halt and how you can ride a good half halt!
What’s the one thing you wish you could do to feel really good about your overall experience at a dressage show? IMPROVE your DRESSAGE SCORES! Riding in a show can be a daunting task. Things rarely go as planned and the actual riding always feels a little differently than when you ride at home. When…