Dressage Tips

Getting our horses round and using their bodies correctly is so important. Roundness in horses is like good posture for us humans. Just like us, it’s important for them to have good posture in…
Are you struggling with getting your horse to bend correctly? Is your horse over bending their neck or drifting out with their shoulder? Ideally, we want our horses to have equal bend throughout their…
Do you know the difference between relaxation and suppleness? This week’s video goes into detail on both concepts and how to get your horse both relaxed and supple. Suppleness is at the base of the dressage…
Pre-requisites for half-passes: Shoulder-in 10 meter circle Haunches-in You must be able to ride these 3 movements before attempting to ride a half-pass, and whenever you are having trouble with a half-pass, go back…
When your horse is relaxed and focused on the ground, it will transfer over into the riding. I am a huge believer in groundwork, and adding just a few simple exercises to your routine…
Having confidence with your horse can come down to many things, but being in control on the ground with them is one of the first places you can start. It sets you up to…
You know how much I love the bend-efits of the serpentine right? Suppleness, straightness, bend, focus… the list is as long as the serpentine itself!  In this week’s video, I’m showing you how to…
Have you ever gotten a comment from your instructor or on a test sheet at a competition – “needs more bend?” When you hear this, what is your first thought? Is it to pull…
10 meter circles at the canter are a big challenge for both horse and rider. In order to do them well, they require bend, collection, impulsion, and engagement! A couple for weeks ago, I…
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