Rider Wellness Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/rider-wellness/ Dressage Today is the training and educational resource for dressage riders at every level. Videos and instructional articles offer tips. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:59:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://s3.amazonaws.com/wp-s3-dressagetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/10030443/DT-Favicon-150x150.png Rider Wellness Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/rider-wellness/ 32 32 Solutions: Encourage Your Horse to Travel Through Turns and Circles With Upright Balance https://dressagetoday.com/theory/solutions-encourage-your-horse-to-travel-through-turns-and-circles-with-upright-balance/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:59:07 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18610 Use this visualization from top dressage rider David Marcus to maintain upright balance in your horse through turns and circles.

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]]> Hot Rides, Cool Heads: Avoid Common Hydration Mistakes https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/hot-rides-cool-heads-avoid-common-hydration-mistakes/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:22:41 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18220 Riders are at greater risk for dehydration and heat-related illnesses than other athletes. Learn why and how to ensure you properly hydrate when riding in the heat to stay healthy and improve your performance.

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]]> Is It Time to Break Up With Your Trainer? https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/is-it-time-to-break-up-with-your-trainer/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:23:31 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18098 Making the decision to leave your trainer can be agonizing and emotional. We'll help you determine if it might be time to move on and how to have a healthy break-up.

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]]> Balancing Studies & Saddle Time: 10 Ways to Stay Connected with Horses in College https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/balancing-studies-saddle-time-10-ways-to-stay-connected-with-horses-in-college/ Thu, 22 May 2025 18:09:32 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18030 Check out these traditional and creative ideas for maintaining your equine passion throughout your college experience.

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]]> To Do This Month: February 2025 https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/to-do-this-month-february-2025/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 01:43:45 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17525 Events, barn chores, safety checks, fitness and training tips and pre-show prep to keep you busy during the doldrums of winter.

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]]> Training Buzz: Handling Competition Nerves with Ashley Donadt https://dressagetoday.com/podcast/training-buzz-handling-competition-nerves-with-ashley-donadt/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:47:34 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17158 Welcome to the Training Buzz sponsored by Cosequin. Hear a bit from FEI dressage rider and trainer Ashley Donadt as she shares strategies for dealing with competition nerves. She discusses acknowledging the source of your nerves to help take away their power, looking at the physical effects nerves have on your body and thinking about […]

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]]> Training Buzz: Guided Meditation with Chelsea Canedy https://dressagetoday.com/podcast/training-buzz-guided-meditation-with-chelsea-canedy/ Sun, 29 Sep 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17065 Dressage and event rider Chelsea Canedy leads a short, guided meditation to realign yourself before interacting with your horse.

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]]> No Stirrup November: A Month-Long Commitment to Improving Your Seat WITH or WITHOUT Stirrups https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/no-stirrup-november-a-month-long-commitment-to-improving-your-seat-with-or-without-stirrups/ https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/no-stirrup-november-a-month-long-commitment-to-improving-your-seat-with-or-without-stirrups/#comments Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:39:44 +0000 http://ci0292ab69e0002523 Try these tips by Dave Thind to develop a more independent seat.

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]]> https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/no-stirrup-november-a-month-long-commitment-to-improving-your-seat-with-or-without-stirrups/feed/ 3 You Can’t Build Elegance with Force https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/you-cant-build-elegance-with-force/ https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/you-cant-build-elegance-with-force/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:08:44 +0000 http://ci028a9615c0002560 Drawing parallels between yoga and dressage has helped this Grand Prix rider and trainer elevate his balance and strength and see the training journey through his horses' eyes.

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]]> https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/you-cant-build-elegance-with-force/feed/ 1 Competition Dressage: Is Your Mindset Holding You Back? https://dressagetoday.com/rider-wellness/competition-dressage-is-your-mindset-holding-you-back/ https://dressagetoday.com/rider-wellness/competition-dressage-is-your-mindset-holding-you-back/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:21:25 +0000 http://ci028787c5c0002483 Understand how mindset, preparation and goal setting can transform your competition experience.

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