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…

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…

GET IN RHYTHM … STAY IN RHYTHM
Imagine your horse ambling along in walk, jogging instead of trotting, stumbling through a test constantly breaking the…
Canter balance issues? …then COUNTER CANTER
You are struggling with balance issues in canter, your coach says – “ok, let’s try some counter canter…

Developing Lengthened Strides
To develop suppleness, engagement, balance and obedience; to help your horse achieve self-carriage try riding him ‘on and…

M – IS FOR MIRRORS
My ethos for The Crystal System is about giving you the tools to be your own riding coach….
L – IS FOR LATERAL and LOOSENESS
Looseness is the essential aim of the preliminary training phrase and by this I mean relaxation of all…
G – IS FOR GEOMETRY
Geometry is all about shapes and their properties. You will, without doubt, be heavily penalised by the judges…

On The Bit
Hello there Dressage enthusiasts … I have received a message from a ‘Real Life Rider’ who is “struggling with…