Robert Dover Collection Collection Collection! Riding your way up the pyramid of success in dressage can be a challenge. In this video Robert Dover takes us to the next level in working through and developing collection in the dressage horse. During this clip you will gradually see the rider successfully increase the collection of her […]
Debbie McDonald: How to School your Freestyle Riding a freestyle is the equestrian equivalent to leveling up, in this video Debbie McDonald gives riders some quick tips and advice on how to best train your freestyle in dressage. Regardless of the level of the Freestyle you are riding it can be a stressful and confusing […]
Charlotte Bredahl Developing Uphill Balance in the Frame Some horses have a natural tendency to fall on the forehand in the dressage work. In this video Charlotte Bredahl Baker works with a young rider to develop an uphill balance with her horse. In doing so the rider is better able to engaged the hind quarters […]
Robert Dover Understanding the Balance of Passage In this video Robert Dover helps to teach a rider how to develop the balance of the collection in the passage while maintaining the horse forward and in front of the leg without losing the elevation. This delicate balance is created in developing a balance between the horse […]
Debbie McDonald Has Some Advice on Riding Hot Horses Do you have a horse that is reactive to anything any everything? This can be a dream and a nightmare all combined in one fun package! In this video Debbie McDonald with the United States Equestrian team and Olympian, talks about her best advice on how […]
Is it time to repair your riding boots? You finally have your boots broken in and you no loner want to part ways with them! I know! The perfect fit and comfort makes you not want to part ways, however holding off on boot repairs can mean the end of your favorite pair of boots. […]
Adrienne Lyle on Working Through Issues in the Contact When a horse does not understand how to take the contact and accept the bit, it can be challenging as a rider to know what to correct, what to wait through and what to let slide on by. This video shows a great example of how […]
Collecting the Canter with Debbie McDonald Collected canter lays the foundation for the upper levels, there is a pivotal point in training where an awesome collected canter will enable all of your upper level movement to either shine in the spot light or fall to pieces in front of a heavy judge. With the possibility […]
The Walk Pirouette with Charlotte Bredahl Baker Walk pirouettes can be a tricky thing to do in a test. You are limited for time and space and often finding the panic button is easier than the collected walk button. Ending in disaster like pirouettes. Take some time at home to school your pirouettes. Working through […]
Curb Bit Basics for the Double Bridle Time to move up? Selecting a double bridle is one of the most exciting moments in the journey up the levels, however selecting the bits can be a daunting task with a lot of variables at play. In this video Beth Haist from the Horse of Course talks […]