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    Sit the Trot Like An Olympian
    Sport January 21, 2019 December 13, 2018

    Sit the Trot Like An Olympian

    For many dressage riders, especially those who are just beginning, the sitting trot can be a daunting task. To effortlessly sit in the tack…

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    Dressage: Nail the Test with Crisp Transitions
    Sport October 7, 2018 October 3, 2018

    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…

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    What Makes a Truly Great Dressage Freestyle?
    Sport August 26, 2018 August 26, 2018

    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…

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    How to Ride an Effective Warm Up in the Dressage Ring
    Sport August 14, 2018 August 9, 2018

    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…

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    Here's How You Could Be Scoring Higher On Your Dressage Test
    Sport July 14, 2018 July 13, 2018

    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…

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    Praise The Horse: Build Confidence with Positive Training
    From The Magazine, Sport April 22, 2018 December 5, 2018

    Praise The Horse: Build Confidence with Positive Training

    Training horses is all about a reward system. When the horse does something correct, encouragement from the rider tells them they have made the…

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    Why It's Best to Train Your Own Horse: "Riders Should Understand the Process"
    Sport March 12, 2018 December 13, 2018

    Why It’s Best to Train Your Own Horse: “Riders Should Understand the Process”

    The benefits of training your own horse are endless. As a young professional, I have had the privilege of training horses from green beginnings…

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