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Polly Bryan, dressage editor | email Polly | Facebook: H&H Dressage
Polly Bryan, dressage editor | email Polly | Facebook: H&H DressageDressage top stories
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Charlotte Dujardin and Erlentanz after the special at Aachen 2019. Credit: Uwe Anspach/DPA/PA Images NewsCharlotte Dujardin third in Aachen special as Lottie Fry also qualifies for freestyle
Britain’s leading duo in Aachen were delighted with their tests this afternoon, as Charlotte Dujardin takes to the podium again
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Credit: Kevin Sparrow H&H VIP [Members Only]Carl Hester: Freestyle’s yet to reach her peak *H&H VIP*
H&H’s dressage columnist on team contenders and why he backs championship variety
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Charlotte Dujardin and Erlentanz in the grand prix at CHIO Aachen 2019. Credit: Libby Law Photography NewsCharlotte Dujardin third for Britain in Aachen grand prix: ‘I feel so emotional; it’s his biggest show’
The British star put in a brilliant test this afternoon with the inexperienced Erlentanz to hold her own against the best in the world
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Lottie Fry and Dark Legend during the grand prix at CHIO Aachen 2019. Credit: Libby Law Photography NewsBritain off to great start in Aachen dressage despite withdrawal of one team member
Lottie Fry put in a super test for Team GBR this morning, but the British team is down to three riders after one of the…
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Credit: Selene Scarsi Features7 dressage combinations to watch at Aachen 2019
With team line-ups due to be announced shortly for next month’s European Championships, fabulous dressage is sure to be in abundance at Aachen, and we’ve…
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Features
Aachen CHIO — an insider’s guide
Horse & Hounders share what makes Aachen CHIO great and provide insider tips to maximise enjoyment of the show
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Credit: LUCY MERRELL Features#SundaySchool: How do I ride a circle without my horse falling in?
Dressage rider Lesley Peyton-Gilbert provides some advice on how to get more engagement when riding a circle
Dressage columnists [H&H VIP access only]
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Credit: Kevin Sparrow Anna Ross: Britain’s starting to develop depth *H&H VIP*
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Credit: Peter Nixon H&H’s dressage editor Polly Bryan: The fight is really hotting up now *H&H VIP*
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Credit: Kevin Sparrow Laura Tomlinson: Dressage can learn from polo *H&H VIP*
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Carl Hester and Nip Tuck at Rio 2016. Credit: Peter Nixon Carl Hester: Is this Russian roulette for riders? *H&H VIP*
Tack and clothing
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Credit: ANDREW SYDENHAM Best dressage saddlepads 2019: Horse & Hound’s testers rank their favourites
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Credit: Andrew Sydenham Best half pads 2019: Horse & Hound’s tester ranks her favourites
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Credit: ANDREW SYDENHAM Best summer show shirts for riders 2018: Horse & Hound’s testers rank their favourites
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Pikeur Lefinia Grip breeches Credit: Andrew Sydenham Best summer competition breeches for riders 2018: Horse & Hound’s testers rank their favourites
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11 products that no dressage diva should be without
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Oct Studio Shoot 2013 Maximise your dressage scores with this selection of short girths
Training tips
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Credit: KEVIN SPARROW How to make grand prix work relevant to every horse
Every rider can start to apply grand prix principles to their horse, no matter what their age or level, explains…
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Credit: Peter Nixon What does Charlotte Dujardin do while schooling at home? We find out...
Learn more about how Charlotte trains her horses at home
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Credit: Lucy Merrell How to keep your horse in walk during a dressage test
Creating and maintaining a good walk in a dressage test is sometimes easier said than done. Five-star event rider Georgie…
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Credit: LUCY MERRELL How to ride the perfect square halt
Here’s some great advice on how to ride a perfect square halt on your horse or pony from five-star event…
