Dressage training

Spencer Wilton: simple exercises to develop better control in the dressage arena

The Olympic dressage silver medallist shares three exercises to help improve the rideability of the horse, giving the rider control, confidence and calmness

How straight do you sit on your horse?

A crooked rider at worst causes their horse back problems and even lameness. At best, they hinder his ability to do his job. Find what you can do to improve your straightness in day-to-day life

Which are the best spurs for dressage?

Thinking of using spurs during dressage training or competition? Here’s what you need to know when choosing the best ones for you

9 steps to riding a perfect halt

Here’s 9 top tips to help you nail the halt every time

5 pointers to help you ride the perfect 20m circle

It sounds obvious, but these are so often badly ridden within a dressage test. So to help, here's five pointers to help you nail this movement and earn all the marks you can

Leg-yield and how to ride it perfectly

The leg-yield is a lateral movement in which a horse travels both forward and sideways at the same time. It's commonly found in many dressage tests and is a useful schooling tool. Here's how to nail it...

Laura Tomlinson: 8 top dressage training tips

Get expert tips from Laura Tomlinson on how to put in place the building blocks for higher level dressage movements

10 ways to give a lazy horse impulsion

H&H asks dressage trainer and show producer Jo Bates what the best exercises to improve impulsion in a lazy horse are

7 ways to perfect your canter-to-trot transition

H&H asks Mandy Frost, a British Showjumping (BS) accredited UKCC Level 3 coach, for her top tips to improve this often tricky downward transition

Learn to ride perfect corners with this simple exercise

Does your horse tend to fall in or out on turns meaning you don't end up on the line you originally planned? Eventer Lucy McCarthy (née Wiegersma) has a simple exercise to help

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

Ruth Edge: 5 simple steps to introducing pirouettes

This top eventer and dressage rider breaks riding pirouettes down into five simple steps

Ferdi and Michael Eilberg: 7 training tips sure to improve your horse's performance

Father and son dressage supremos Ferdi and Michael Eilberg share some of their performance enhancing secrets — from playing with different angles to knowing when the horse needs a rest

Dressage to music: H&H's dos and dont's

If you're keen to give freestyle a try, take a look at our top tips for getting started

Spencer Wilton’s tips to improve your ex-racehorse’s dressage marks

For the dressage element of the H&H/Saracen eventing bursary, dressage rider Spencer Wilton helps Zoe Gould and her seven-year-old ex-racehorse Musical Legend gain more crucial marks in the dressage phase

How to improve your dressage mark by riding perfect corners

Corners can be your best friend if you learn to ride them correctly. Follow Sue Carson's simple technique and you'll be cornering like the pros

Beat the butterflies: dealing with nerves

Sport psychologist Inga Wolframm explains why riders get competition butterflies — and how you can use them to your advantage

Jason Webb's blog: Moving forward off the leg

H&H's blogger explains the importance of ensuring your horse always moves forward off your leg and updates us on World Cup preparations

Spencer Wilton: How to improve your dressage marks [VIDEO]

See how Saracen/H&H eventing bursary winner Laura Durkan got in during her dressage lesson, plus nutritional advice

How to introduce lateral work in-hand [VIDEO] [H&H VIP]

Learn how to teach your horse to move away from your leg aid from the ground, keeping your training harmonious