by janesavoie | Oct 25, 2009 | Dressage, Dressage Tips, Dressage Training Solutions
It’s important for dressage riders to learn to feel when their horses’ hind legs are on the ground. This is because you’ll want to time giving your leg aids to coordinate with when a particular hind leg is on the ground. You need to have this skill because the...
by janesavoie | Oct 24, 2009 | Dressage, Dressage Movements, Dressage Tips
Check out this horse doing one of the dressage movements required in First Level Tests–a balanced and straight counter canter. You can see the straightness because his shoulders lie softly between the two reins (not leaning to the left), and his shoulders are directly...
by janesavoie | Oct 21, 2009 | Dressage Mentor
Tomorrow is the last day to get your free 3-Day pass to my online dressage training site Dressage Mentor. To get your pass, go to www.dressagementor.com/3day Here’s just some of what you’ll find in Dressage Mentor: Training techniques (like the half halt!) that are...
by janesavoie | Oct 5, 2009 | The Fear Factor
Click on the link below to watch this quick video to Increase Horseback Rider confidence by raising your fear threshold through Advance and Retreat. Increase Horseback Rider Confidence with Advance and Retreat Technique