Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/ Dressage Today is the training and educational resource for dressage riders at every level. Videos and instructional articles offer tips. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:56:50 +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 Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/ 32 32 Essential Insurance for Your Dressage Operation https://dressagetoday.com/horse-health/essential-insurance-for-your-dressage-operation/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:56:46 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18615 Learn about the unique risks equestrian businesses face and what types of coverage you should consider to ensure your operation is covered in case of the worst with this advice from an insurance specialist.

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]]> 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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]]> Find the Right Connection for Shoulder-In https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/find-the-right-connection-for-shoulder-in/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:46:47 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18605 Grand Prix dressage rider Laura Ashley Killian explains and demonstrates the correct aids and rider position for shoulder-in to help you and your horse achieve proper engagement during the movement.

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]]> Position Pointers: Stretch Tall While Relaxing Your Chin and Neck https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/position-pointers-stretch-tall-while-relaxing-your-chin-and-neck/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:36:28 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18594 In this Clinic with Susanne von Dietze, the equestrian biomechanics expert offers tips to help a rider adjust her position for a more effective ride.

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]]> SmartPak Becomes SmartEquine to Highlight Its Commitment to Equine Health https://dressagetoday.com/news/smartpak-becomes-smartequine-to-highlight-its-commitment-to-equine-health/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:21:26 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18589 To reinforce its renewed dedication to equine health and wellness, SmartPak rebrands as SmartEquine.

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]]> 8 Shoulder-In Problems and 8 Savvy Solutions With Janet Foy https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/8-shoulder-in-problems-and-8-savvy-solutions-with-janet-foy/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:43:45 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18580 There are eight key mistakes horse-and-rider combinations tend to make as they progress with shoulder-in through the levels. Top dressage judge Janet Foy offers advice on how to fix these common shoulder-in faux pas.

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]]> Keep Your Dressage Horse Off the Sidelines: Prevent and Manage Common Injuries in Performance Horses https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/keep-your-dressage-horse-off-the-sidelines-prevent-and-manage-common-injuries-in-performance-horses/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:33:07 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18565 Three top veterinarians take a deep dive into the most common sporthorse injuries and provide treatment, management and preventative options to keep your dressage horse healthy, comfortable and performing his best.

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]]> Versatile Mustangs Prove Their Dressage Prowess at the Mustang Classic with One Ear Wonder In the Lead https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/versatile-mustangs-prove-their-dressage-prowess-at-the-mustang-classic-with-one-ear-wonder-in-the-lead/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:18:36 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18544 More than 30 mighty little mustangs showcased their talent in dressage at the 2025 Mustang Classic, but Laura Wilson and her one-eared palomino mustang took top honors in the dressage phase of competition.

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]]> Don’t Miss! The 2025 Mustang Classic Will Livestream for Free on EQUESTRIAN+ https://dressagetoday.com/news/dont-miss-the-2025-mustang-classic-will-livestream-for-free-on-equestrian/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:58:48 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18537 The second-ever, action-packed Mustang Classic showcasing mustangs adopted from the BLM in dressage, jumping and working equitation competition will livestream for free on EQUESTRIAN+, September 4 – 6.

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]]> Forces of Nature: Mustangs’ Versatility as Equine Athletes https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/forces-of-nature-mustangs-versatility-as-equine-athletes/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:00:23 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18529 Longtime mustang trainer and eventer Elisa Wallace talks about why these horses are ideally suited for a variety of English disciplines, how dressage is key to starting mustangs and her mount for the 2025 Mustang Classic.

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