Why the walk-trot transition is the first step to riding collection.
A badly ridden transition makes no improvement but a correctly ridden one makes your horse lighter, softer in the back and rein and more balanced.
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Category Archives for "Dressage"
How to stop your horse from falling in.
Riders often kick with the inside leg but forget the importance of the outside rein in balancing the horse.
See moreHow to improve your hands.
Riding with balanced, forward-thinking hands is an art and when you achieve this, your horses’ contact will improve dramatically
See moreHow to ride an accurate Dressage test.
Riding an accurate test is a matter of being organized and aware every time you ride a movement.
See moreHow to motivate a lazy horse.
When your horse is lazy, consider what will make him interested and want to work rather than using a whip straight away.
See moreHow to improve the contact by re-mouthing.
Re-mouthing the horse can improve your horses contact by reminding him to release the pressure of the bit by coming round.
See moreHow to ride Travers.
Travers or quarters in, learn how to start training your horse to do with ease.
See moreHow to stop the horse without using your reins.
The Half-halt is the best way to slow your horse down, using the core and thighs keep the horse uphill and soft in the rein.
See moreHow to stop the horse going “behind the bit”.
Dropping behind the bit and getting heavy in the contact is not only uncomfortable, its will also loose you precious marks in dressage.
See moreThree exercises to engage the hind-quarters.
Here are 3 ways to work the horse correctly, encouraging him to lower his hind-end and become collected.
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