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4 Patterns for Improving Bend

If you’ve gotten test comments like “needs more bend” or “unbalanced turn/circle” or worse, “counter-bent on circle”, read on for some ideas that might help you work on it. It seems like bend is one of those things that can be Read more…

By dressagefundamentals, 5 years ago September 18, 2015
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A Must-Read: Jane Savoie’s Dressage 101

Below the title, the cover of Jane Savoie’s Dressage 101 reads, “The Ultimate Source of Dressage Basics in a Language You Can Understand” and I think a more accurate description could not be made.  If you are going to pick Read more…

By dressagefundamentals, 6 years ago June 2, 2015
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Improve Your Riding Today with a Ridiculously Easy Change

It’s hard to create a new habit, we usually give up new things long before they become habits. I think most of us go through “I’m going to start working out (again)!” phases that never seem to stick, and often the same Read more…

By dressagefundamentals, 6 years ago May 27, 2015
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Myler French Link Bits

Anyone who knows me (or even follows me online) knows I’m a total bit nerd. My big dream someday is to have a lab set up where I can x-ray and pressure test different bits under different conditions. I have Read more…

By dressagefundamentals, 6 years ago May 24, 2015
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How to Ride Like a Trainer: Taking Responsibility and Finding Empowerment

Every time you interact with your horse, you are training him. For better or worse, whether the interaction you had was good, bad, or maintained the status quo. You did something, your horse responded, and his response got either positive Read more…

By dressagefundamentals, 6 years ago April 18, 2015
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The Trick to Stretchy Trot and Topline Building

To begin to develop a horse’s musculature, it’s important to start slowly and take the time to create a solid foundation to build on later. This can be a young or green horse that’s never worked, or it can be a horse Read more…

By dressagefundamentals, 6 years ago February 11, 2015
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Before Horse Shopping, Do This

The Horse-Shopping List, your guide to getting the horse of your dreams and not the impulse buy. With so many options out there, and so many beautiful ads, it can be very easy to get off course and waste time Read more…

By dressagefundamentals, 6 years ago February 4, 2015
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Leg Yields – The How, When, and Why

I love leg yields. They are the most basic lateral movement, and for that reason, an incredible tool for green horses and riders new to dressage.  To do a leg yield is not real hard, but does require an understanding Read more…

By dressagefundamentals, 6 years ago January 5, 2015

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