#SundaySchool: how to improve your horse’s medium trot
Follow grand prix dressage rider Anna Ross’ tips on how to improve your horse’s medium trot
Dressage training
Dressage and training go hand in hand. In fact, did you know that the word “dressage” comes from the French word “dresseur”, which means training? Dressage is all about working in harmony with your horse to help him improve suppleness, flexibility, obedience and athleticism – and ultimately become more pleasant and responsive to ride.
Dressage training has an important role no matter what level you ride or compete at. As a sport, dressage is about showing off your training in front of a judge – or multiple judges – in an arena, but working on the fundamentals of dressage is key to improving performance and enjoyment in all equestrian disciplines.
Whether you are are looking for advice on achieving the correct canter lead or making the most of corners, or you’re looking for expert tips for nailing flying changes or improving extended trot, we have plenty of helpful features for you.
We also find out what the world’s most successful riders do while schooling their horses at home, so you can gain insight into some of the techniques used by the likes of Olympic gold medallists Charlotte Dujardin, Carl Hester and Laura Tomlinson.
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#SundaySchool: How to teach a horse to halt square
Grand prix dressage rider Samantha Thurman-Baker explains how to teach a horse to halt square
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#SundaySchool: How do I ride good downward transitions?
Dressage rider and trainer Matt Frost goes back to basics with exercises to improve riding downward transitions
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#SundaySchool: How to collect your horse
Showjumper Charly Edwards, who specialises in breeding, breaking and producing young horses for top sport, explains how to collect your horse while riding
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List One dressage judge Richard Baldwin reveals how riders throw away marks
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#SundaySchool: Dannie Morgan — how to generate impulsion without going faster
The eventer and rising dressage star explains how to generate impulsion without going faster
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#SundaySchool: How can I achieve a soft contact?
Dressage rider Jessica Dunn explains how to achieve harmony in the hand and stop a horse resisting the bridle
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Prep time: some of the best venues you can train in with your horse *H&H Plus*
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Distance learning: does teaching riders remotely work? *H&H Plus*
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Barrel racing and dressage: why their training techniques are more similar than you might think
What do you reckon the similarities are?
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Not just for trotting over: Michael Eilberg shares his innovative use of poles
British team dressage medallist Michael Eilberg shares the innovative ways he uses poles to help develop young horses’ early training, from corners and circles to counter canter and lateral work
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How to stop your horse rushing — and other training gems from Laura Tomlinson
Olympic gold medallist Laura Tomlinson shares some invaluable training tips and tricks to incorporate into your own schooling
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#SundaySchool: How to pick up the correct canter lead
Top showjumpier David Simpson shares some of his advice on how to pick up the correct canter lead
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#SundaySchool: How do I maintain impulsion in downward transitions?
Dressage rider Alice Oppenheimer explains how to keep a horse energetic and forward, even when slowing down
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8 top tips to boost your dressage scores — no matter what your level
Judges expect to see different things at each level, but these dressage tips from grand prix rider Bobby Hayler and five-star judge Peter Storr at this year's British Dressage National Convention are relevant no matter what level you compete at
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#SundaySchool: how to sit deep and still in canter
Five-star event rider Kate Honey shares her top tips on how to sit deep in a canter and in the other paces too
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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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#SundaySchool: a really useful training exercise for young horses
We picked five-star event rider Coral Keen’s brains for her to share some of her training exercises for young horses. Here she shares some of her tips...
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11 ways to make lockdown as productive as possible
If you’re feeling frustrated about putting your life back on hold for four weeks, here are some suggestions for jobs and activities that you can get stuck into to make this time productive...
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Isobel Wessels: 9 tips for dressage success
If you're struggling to get the dressage marks you think you deserve, take a look at this expert advice from five-star dressage judge Isobel Wessels
