Develop a correct, classical seat and aids—longe lessons are great for this. Take a lesson with a judge (even…
The shoulder-in is one of the best exercises for suppling a horse, building his strength, and increasing his freedom in the…
We all know that appearance should be secondary to performance, but looks do have an effect on first impressions. Research…
Q. I have a hard time making a good first impression in my dressage tests. I can’t turn down the…
Q. I ride lower-level dressage and am having trouble getting my horse to halt square. Can you give some pointers?…
We all know that horses demand much of our time, attention and money, so a horse can be a sticking…
The jockeys dressed in colorful silks mount their racehorses and guide them to the start, anticipation and excitement filling the…
Many horse owners dream of owning a home riding facility. Lucky you—your dream has come true. You have the barn,…
Retirement is a fact of life. We’ll all face it; but unlike humans, horses can’t tell us when it’s time…
Perry Wood, British clinician and author of Real Riding, How to Ride in Harmony with Your Horse, offers these exercises…