Correct hand positioning and rein aids: Exercises for upright hands Our hands are our connection to our horse’s mouth, one of the most sensitive parts of their body. The goal should be a constant, soft connection with our reins. Often, we tend to twist our hands, with the result that our aids start to be […]
Correct hand positioning and rein aids: Exercises for upright hands Our hands are our connection to our horse’s mouth, one of the most sensitive parts of their body. The goal should be a constant, soft connection with our reins. Often, we tend to twist our hands, with the result that our aids start to be […]
Lateral work in dressage can be a lot of fun but also comes with a new set of challenges. In this video, Olympian Debbie McDonald works with a rider on shoulder in, haunches in, and half pass. Each of these exercises will improve the quality of the movement as you move into the next piece […]
Leg VS Hand United States Olympic team member Allison Brock talks about riding the horse in front of the leg and onto the bit in this video. The part that nobody really wants to talk about is there is a balance between the leg and the spur and often riders are overusing both. We have […]
