How to Memorize a Dressage Test It is hard enough to get over your nerves and head down centerline but then add in the need to memorize several different tests over the course of a weekend and things can get very interesting. Well, first, breathe, even the pro’s go off course so it is not […]
How to See if Your Saddle Fits This video has some great visual aids on what exactly you are looking at when you are trying to fit a saddle to both you and your horse. Saddle fitting is exhausting and can quickly become a nightmare but these simple tools will help get you started on […]
How to Engage the Back of your Horse while Riding This video offers a great explanation for those of you who still struggle with the look and feel of what is right and what is wrong when it comes to your horse being engaged correctly. There is some great visuals of when the back connected […]
Charlotte Bredahl The Walk Canter Transition In this video dressage judge Charlotte Bredahl works through the walk canter transition, keeping the horse balance in the walk then collected and straight in the canter. Developing the collected walk and collected canter are both important in accurately and correctly riding this transition in a test. This video […]
Carl Hester on Selecting A Dressage Horse Choosing a dressage horse is not easy at any level. In this video Olympian Carl Hester talks to us about how he carefully selects a dressage horse for his training program and what key points he thinks are essential to having a successful grand prix horse. For more […]