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Stop Leaning and Start Turning Smoothly

So many horses and riders really struggle in turns. It can be tricky to coordinate the aids and your body to have the right effect on your horse. If you need help turning, then…
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Awesome Event Happening at Thunderbird Show Park

There is an amazing event happening a Thunderbird Show Park next weekend that I am involved in. If you’re going to be in the area, you should check it out. Whether you ride dressage,…
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How to Create Steady, Soft Contact with Your Horse

Confused about how to establish a steady contact with your horse? In this video, I’m working with my husband, Germán, and a young mare, Poppy, to walk you through the fundamentals of establishing that…
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Get to know Strides member Deidre

Strides Member of the Month for July! Each month, we will be profiling one of our Strides Student Members, so everyone can get to know each other a little! This month, let’s get to…
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Train Shoulder-In Correctly with This Easy Exercise

Shoulder-in is a fundamental movement in dressage, because it improves suppleness, straightness, collection, and connection—all of which are essential to higher-level work like half pass, pirouettes, and flying changes. In this video, I’m teaching…
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Top Five Clinic Takeaways Summer 2025

I just returned from an amazing clinic with the Foothills Dressage Chapter in Sacramento — and wow, what a weekend! While it is always had to leave my own horses at home, there’s nothing…
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Rhythm = Results: The First Step to Better Riding

If you’re not sure where to start with your rides—or things feel off—rhythm and tempo are always the right place to begin. This is especially important with green or young horses. In this video,…
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Using the Leg-Yield to Fix Unbalanced Canter Transitions

Struggling with unbalanced, rushed, or crooked canter transitions? You’re not alone—and this exercise might be the solution you need. In this video, my husband, Germán, and I demonstrate how using a leg-yield into the…
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The Best Exercise for Balance & Connection

Is your horse on the forehand? Behind the leg? Or not connected? Transitions are the best exercise to develop rhythm, responsiveness, and engagement in your horse. This video will walk you through one of…
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