How many of you have had the comment “needs a more consistent contact” from the judges? The dictionary…


SEEK A CONTACT
In dressage we want the horse to go ‘on the bit’; to actually seek a contact and accept…
Making a Connection with your Horse
Hey everyone, Hope you are enjoying the sun in the U.K. As promised my article on ‘making a…
Great Seat, Terrific Legs & Soft Hands …
You may have a great seat, terrific legs and soft hands but does the one who really matters…

6 COMMON – ON THE BIT – MYTHS
Those of you who have subscribed to this blog know that one of the first questions I ask…
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…

Is It Me Or Is It My Horse?
Another of our Real Life Rider series, where our rider wrote to say she is currently training her…

COLLECTIVE MARKS – PACES AND REGULARITY – WALK
Dressage is about training and developing your horse’s natural athleticism. Creating a willing and gymnastic way of going…

A BACK TO FRONT PROBLEM
Here we have a Crystal System subscriber who struggling to keep a consistent outline with her horse coming…