by janesavoie | Jun 30, 2009 | Dressage, Dressage Tips
There are lots of exercises you can do to supple a stiff horse. But one of my favorites is one I call “+7/+1”. Here are the aids to supple your horse with that exercise. THE ACTIVE AIDS 1. The Inside Rein: • The action of the inside rein is the same as it...
by janesavoie | Jun 30, 2009 | Dressage, Dressage Tips
Lots of people have asked me what it looks and feels like when a dressage horse is on the bit. They want to know not only what to look for, but also tips that will help them recognize success when they achieve it? When your horse is on the bit, here’s what he’ll look...
by janesavoie | Jun 30, 2009 | Dressage, Dressage Tips, Rider Position, The Fear Factor
When riding your dressage horse, it’s important to keep your hands forward in what I call the “work area”. The work area is just in front of the saddle above the horse’s withers. Put your hands in that position and draw an imaginary box around them. That box is your...
by janesavoie | Jun 29, 2009 | Dressage, Dressage Tips
I often hear riders at the basic levels say that their dressage horses are collected. I assume they’re actually talking about connection as opposed to collection. But since I run across this confusion a lot, I want to take some time to explain how to evaluate whether...
by janesavoie | Jun 28, 2009 | The Fear Factor
My new program to help you Raise your Fear Threshold and escape “Fear Paralysis” while horseback riding is just about ready. I want to thank all of you for your awesome input on your personal riding fears last month. After hearing about some of them, I added extra...
