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Encouraging Your Horse to Reach for the Bit: Tips for a Balanced, Responsive Ride
Getting your horse to respond to your leg aids by reaching for the bit is an important skill in riding. It helps create a better connection between you and your horse, making them more balanced and responsive to your cues. When a horse reaches for the bit, they’re moving forward and engaging their whole body,…
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Understanding Dressage Tests: A Guide for Adult Amateurs
A dressage test is like a performance where you and your horse follow a set of instructions, called “movements,” in an arena with letters around the edges. These movements show how well you and your horse can work together in things like walking, trotting, and turning. The judge watches you and gives scores based on…
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Top Tips for Getting the Best Results from Your Dressage Lessons
Taking in person lessons with a dressage trainer can greatly improve your riding skills. When you’re working with a trainer in real time, they can observe what you’re doing and provide immediate feedback. This allows you to correct mistakes quickly and learn the right techniques. Trainers also customize exercises specifically for you and your horse,…