Dressage: Nail the Test with Crisp Transitions
Transitions are paramount to training any horse, especially dressage horses. Teaching balance, increasing suppleness, and keeping the horse on the aids are just a…
What Makes a Truly Great Dressage Freestyle?
The musical freestyle is the most popular and spectator-friendly display of dressage which allows riders to choreograph tests to their favorite music – literally…
How to Ride an Effective Warm Up in the Dressage Ring
A horse’s warm up sets the expectation for the entire ride. Keeping the horse on the aids with simple patterns gives him time to…
Here’s How You Could Be Scoring Higher On Your Dressage Test
While it is easy to lose points on a dressage test, it is just as easy to improve your score with good riding. Here…
Praise The Horse: Build Confidence with Positive Training
This article first appeared in the January 2018 issue of Heels Down Magazine. For more stories worth reading, subscribe now in the app and…
Why It’s Best to Train Your Own Horse: “Riders Should Understand the Process”
This article first appeared in the September 2017 issue of Heels Down Magazine. For more stories worth reading, subscribe now in the app and…