Dressage training

#SundaySchool: How can I teach my horse to halt square?

Grand prix dressage rider Samantha Thurman-Baker explains how to master this key test element

#SundaySchool: Hayley Watson-Greaves — how to encourage your horse to work over his back

The dressage rider (pictured) advises on the key to correct dressage training — that your horse works through from behind

Rider biomechanics: 13 things to bear in mind if you want to be a good rider

Mary Wanless, an internationally renowned dressage coach and rider biomechanics specialist, shares some useful advice on how correct biomechanics can positively affect performance

#SundaySchool: how can I train my horse to be more responsive?

Grand prix dressage rider Alice Peternell explains how to make your horse more forward-going and in front of the leg

8 training gems from Carl Hester that could transform your dressage scores

Ever wondered how to take your test-riding up a notch, to gain those valuable extra marks? Carl Hester shared some golden nuggets of training advice during his dressage masterclass at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club that can help every rider pull in some extra points in the ring

Spooky horse making competing in dressage difficult? Here’s how to conquer it...

Here are some great pointers from five-star eventer Kate Honey to help you tackle spookiness with your horse in the arena...

#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

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 Anna Ross

What does Charlotte Dujardin do while schooling at home? We find out...

Learn more about how Charlotte trains her horses at home

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 Strang has some helpful advice on how to achieve a good, relaxed but active walk

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 rider Coral Keen

#SundaySchool: how to develop and nail counter-canter

Take a look at this simple exercise, as explained by dressage rider Amy Stovold, to help improve any horse’s counter-canter

#SundaySchool: perfecting pirouettes with Rebecca Hughes

The international dressage rider and young horse producer explains how walk pirouettes can improve engagement for medium trot

#SundaySchool: ultimate suppleness and engagement with a top dressage rider

Sarah Millis (pictured), an international dressage rider, explains how you can improve the quality and rhythm of the trot by training with half-10m circles and shoulder-in

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

#SundaySchool: how to improve your horse’s medium trot

Follow grand prix dressage rider Anna Ross’ tips for improving the medium trot in our new regular Sunday evening training feature

How to achieve ultimate suppleness and engagement in trot

International dressage rider Sarah Millis explains how you can improve the quality and rhythm of the trot by training with half-10m circles and shoulder-in

How to engage a horse’s hindquarters and lift the forehand

If you’re trying to improve the overall picture of your horse’s way of going, here are some great pointers from four-star eventer Kate Honey on how to engage your horse’s hindquarters and lift the forehand

How to teach your horse flying changes

Jumping a great round is about much more than just clearing the fences. How you get from fence to fence is a key part of the round, and flying changes can enhance that. H&H asked eventer-turned-trainer Tracey Dillon for her tips on teaching flying changes

How can I improve my horse’s straightness?

Four-star event rider Coral Keen provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to prevent too much neck bend and improve straightness while riding on the flat