Helmets are currently a hot topic among dressage riders nationwide. Here is my opinion and other’s about wearing that brain bucket every ride, every time. (PDF Format)

Longitudinal Suppleness refers to the relaxation in a horses toppling back to front which affects his ability to swing in his back and engage his hind end.  All horses can benefit from these exercises focused around stretching and transitions to promote longitudinal suppleness. (PDF Format)

Finding the right horse to buy can be a difficult and involved task. You are never guaranteed that you will find the right match but some things to consider are confirmation, movement and suitability for the job and rider. (PDF Format)

The flying lead change is an animated, iconic movement of classical dressage. It can be a tricky movement because it requires precise balance and timing. Let’s discuss good preparation for the change, the steps of executing the change and tips on practicing changes. [PDF Format]

The significance of taking walk breaks can often be overlooked in the process of training sporthorses. However, walk breaks can be used as a valuable training tool both mentally and physically. Read on to learn about timing and techniques of walking. (PDF Format)

To ride dressage half passes, the horse must be balanced with half halts, activated with the leg and bent in the direction of travel.  This article discusses these elements and offers some exercises to get you on track with the half pass movement. (PDF format)

Do you have experience with western riding in your background and would like to learn more about dressage? Perhaps you know someone in this catagory that may want some tips. This month's article discusses two major differences between the disciplines - contact and impulsion- and how to start working on these basic principles of dressage.

Last month we touched on stretching a horse over his topline as an important technique for encouraging free movement under saddle. Let’s take a closer look at this technique as it is incorporated into dressage tests.

Rider’s often forget to ride ‘back to front,’ using too much hand and forgetting the hind end. To maintain a horse’s natural movement and optimize physical and mental health, the hand must be forgiving. To read more, open the article!