Dressage exercises

A discussion of this indispensable element in daily dressage training

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Dressage is imperative to build strong & consistent muscles in your horse. We will take you through 3 basic exercises you can do to improve..

Things are getting a little more complicated this week! We’re going to head into a bit more challenge with non-progressive transitions (specifically walk/canter/walk) and a walk/canter straig…

Why and when to introduce your horse to lateral work - While they used to be predominantly the domain of prancing dressage horses, lateral movements like shoulder-in and haunches-in offer unrivaled conditioning effects for almost any equine athlete. Exercise science has shown them to be on par with gymnastic routines like hill repeats and cavalletti routines in terms of muscle recruitment, with a bonus of altering motor sensory patterns. Below I will explain how and why you might consider…

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The Refined Rider - Dressage - The turn on the forehand is a dressage exercise that can transform everything, yet many riders don't use it!