Recognising that your horse may not have the strength to perform the work you are asking for is…


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

SEEK A CONTACT
In dressage we want the horse to go ‘on the bit’; to actually seek a contact and accept…

Today is the second issue of In The Stirrups Magazine (NOVEMBER 2014) in which I discuss the pros and…
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…

Take a Deep Breath
Without question the most underestimated, undervalued, unappreciated, under-rated tool in the rider’s toolbox is breathing. I should know…
Dress it for the Vertical by Aspire Equestrian
My dear dressage enthusiasts, I got to thinking, maybe you are not all blinkered and utterly obsessed with…

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…