Dressage Lessons, Training, Clinics & Showing

Portland, Oregon based trainer specializing in helping riders tune into their horses through light and effective use of the aids


From The Students:

"Danica has a magic about her with the horses. They listen to her and they all love her." 


"She is talented and hardworking, a rare combination."


"This is the trainer that Oregon has been waiting for. I wish I found her sooner!"

Southern Oregon Clinic Series

A great opportunity for riders in the southern part of the state to benefit from Danica's knowledge and enthusiasm.

http://www.sodressage.net/tag/danica-yates/

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The  Effective Seat

Read Article Here

 

 

WEG Review: Technical Construction of a Grand Prix Freestyle

Read Article Here

 

 

Assessing Movement

Read Article Here

 

 

Lengthenings

Read Article Here

 

 

Schooling Shoulder-Fore

Read Article Here

 

 

Taking the Horse’s Thinking into Account

Read Article Here

 

 

Quiet Hands

Read Article Here 

 

 

Helmets

http://hubpages.com/hub/Helmets-for-Sporthorse-Riders

(PDF Format)

 

 

Longitudinal Suppleness

http://hubpages.com/hub/Suppleness

(PDF Format)

 

 

Finding the Right Match

http://hubpages.com/hub/Finding-the-Right-Match

(PDF Format)

 

 

Flying Changes

http://hubpages.com/hub/Flying-Changes

[PDF Format]

 

 

Walk Breaks

http://hubpages.com/hub/Walk-Breaks

(PDF Format)

 

 

Bend in the Half Pass

http://hubpages.com/hub/Bend-in-the-Half-Pass

(PDF format)

 


Western to Dressage

http://hubpages.com/hub/Western-to-Dressage

 

 

Stretching Trot

http://hubpages.com/hub/StretchingTrot

 

 

Soft Hands for Free Movement

http://hubpages.com/hub/freemovement 

 

 

Ride Forward, Think ‘Wait’

http://hubpages.com/hub/Ride-Forward--Think-Wait

 

 

Riding the Line

http://hubpages.com/hub/Riding-the-Line

 

 

Bending Around the Inside Leg

http://hubpages.com/hub/bending

 

 

Sensitivity to the Leg

http://hubpages.com/hub/Sensitivity-to-the-Leg

 

 

Quiet Hands

http://hubpages.com/hub/Quiet-Hands

 

 

 ‘Pet’ Him,’ Properly Releasing with the Inside Rein

http://hubpages.com/hub/Pet-Him--Dressage