by janesavoie | Jul 24, 2009 | Dressage, Dressage Tips, The Fear Factor
Each year, you eagerly await horse show season so you can ride and compete your dressage horse. But when the time times, the fear gremlins creep in and you end up feeling paralyzed by “stage fright”. In my own personal quest, I’ve discovered practical techniques that...
by janesavoie | Jul 23, 2009 | Dressage, Dressage Tips, Rider Position
Many riders don’t realize that the reason they have trouble sitting the trot, is because they haven’t put their dressage horses on the bit. No matter how good a rider you are, it’s nearly impossible to sit on a back that is stiff and hollow. The key to making both you...
by janesavoie | Jul 22, 2009 | Dressage, Dressage Tips
Many people don’t like the dressage term “on the bit”. They feel it has a negative connotation because it conjures up pictures of riding a horse from front to back and forcing him into a frame. This is how I like to think about it so I don’t get bogged down in...
by janesavoie | Jul 17, 2009 | Dressage, Dressage Tips
Yesterday I gave you several ways to “see” when a dressage horse is on the bit. Today I’m going to give you some tips on how to “feel” when he’s on the bit. When your dressage horse is on the bit: You can sit the trot because his...
by janesavoie | Jul 16, 2009 | Dressage, Dressage Tips
When a dressage horse is on the bit, this is what he’ll look like: • His entire outline from back to front looks round. • His hind legs step actively underneath his body, his back is up and swinging, his neck is long and low enough to be in line with the “power...
