Wednesday Wisdom – What is Connection?
In terms of dressage training, connection is often thought of as the line from the rider’s elbow to the horse’s mouth by way of the bit. This is not a complete definition. Connection actually comes from the seat. It is…
Does Consistency Really Matter?
Do you know why consistency is so important in training? Have you ever noticed… That your horse will walk the same path out to pasture? They know exactly when feeding time is without a clock? They choose their favorite herd…
What’s Your Super Power?
I have a question for you… Do you ever wish you had a super power when it came to training your horse? That’s silly, right? There’s no such thing as a super power… Or is there? My super power is…
The Not-So-Secret, Secret Dressage Training Formula Article
THE BASIC GUIDING PRINCIPLES IN DRESSAGE TRAINING You see this absolutely amazing dressage horse floating effortlessly around the arena. The rider looks to be doing little more than sitting there. And you think to yourself, “Why doesn’t it ever look…
Dressage – Your Relationship with Your Horse
“Dressage is more than just learning how to ride. Dressage is a way of life. As you learn more about horses … and the beauty of creating something in a horse … you find that this process becomes how you…
Rejuvenate Your Dressage Horse
Fall is upon us. For many of us, fall is a time for finishing up all those incomplete items of our “honey do” list before harsh weather sets in. The season also marks the end or slowing of competitive horse…
