You are the proud rider of a horse that you have trained to strike off on the correct…


What Rio 2016 Olympics Means For Dressage
Did you know that our beloved sport is under threat as an Olympic sport, as are all the…

Pure Gaits
My very good friend’s horse is broken (her words). It is an utter tragedy. This horse is a…

Novice Test – The 20 Metre Circle
The Crystal System is all about finding clarity in your approach and keeping things simple. By simple I…

The Collective Marks – Riders Position
In The Collective Marks series of blogs I have covered a great deal to help you understand the…

The Novice Test. Halt, Immobility, Salute
Continuing ‘The Novice Test’ series of posts, the entry and halt at X is your chance to make…

The Collective Marks – Submission
I do feel a little like I may have neglected you a little recently, what with putting the…

The Novice Test – Rider Fitness
My little horse, A.K. is a little sore at the base of the neck, so she’ll be having…

Novice Test – Rein back
I had a surprising email from the U.S. recently asking me why we English riders DO NOT use…

Novice Test – The Centre Line
Do you incorporate riding THE CENTRE LINE into your everyday schooling sessions? Perhaps when you are preparing for…