Slow canter? Really? Swap the words slow canter for unhurried canter and we understand each other. One thing…


Precious Dressage Lessons
We all need that special someone who can guide us through the minefield, help us focus, work with…

Good Balanced Position
Having issues establishing and keeping a good balanced position? I had a comment from my good friend Johanne Picken which…

NOVICE TEST – Teardrop Turn or Demi-volte to Long Side
Teardrop Turn – demi-volte to long side The history of dressage is vast and fascinating, full of intriguing…

Haunches-In = Hand-In
I am constantly amazed at how the small things make such a huge difference in training. Here’s an…
One is an Author
I had a very, very good day yesterday. Last week I had sat looking at an email which…

The Thorny Problem that is Leg Yield
Seems whenever I explain to anyone that I do not do leg yield, I get furrowed brows and…
Travers – Use it to supple your horse
There are a number of exercises you should master in order to improve your horses ability to bend…

GET IN RHYTHM … STAY IN RHYTHM
Imagine your horse ambling along in walk, jogging instead of trotting, stumbling through a test constantly breaking the…
TEMPO – Check the Flex
CHANGES OF TEMPO You will often see horses varying the tempo of the gait by speeding up or…