Dressage Today Extra Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/dressage-today-extra/ Dressage Today is the training and educational resource for dressage riders at every level. Videos and instructional articles offer tips. Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:21:00 +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 Extra Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/dressage-today-extra/ 32 32 Progress to Third Level with Precise Riding • Managing Navicular and Ringbone https://dressagetoday.com/dressage-today-extra/progress-to-third-level-with-precise-riding-managing-navicular-and-ringbone/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:20:52 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17355 Lehua Custer explains how precise riding can help dressage riders progress to Third Level and beyond. Plus, learn how careful management and modern treatments can help with navicular and ringbone.

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]]> Evaluating Progress at Second Level • Easy Fix for a Crooked Horse https://dressagetoday.com/dressage-today-extra/evaluating-progress-at-second-level-easy-fix-for-a-crooked-horse/ Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:14 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17234 Susanne von Dietze helps a student evaluate her development before and after their move up to Second Level. Plus, we look at a simple solution for external oblique muscle tightness.

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]]> Ingrid Klimke’s Freely Forward Mentality for Hind-End Engagement • SI Joint: The Key to Your Horse’s Movement https://dressagetoday.com/dressage-today-extra/ingrid-klimkes-freely-forward-mentality-for-hind-end-engagement-si-joint-the-key-to-your-horses-movement/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:31:34 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17182 German Olympian Ingrid Klimke shares her “freely forward” mentality for better hind-end engagement. Plus, learn how to recognize the early signs of sacroiliac joint issues to keep your horse performing his best.

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]]> Learn How to Develop Quality Collection • How Moisture Can Affect Hoof Health https://dressagetoday.com/dressage-today-extra/learn-how-to-develop-quality-collection-how-moisture-can-affect-hoof-health/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:54:17 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17117 Scott Hassler helps riders understand how to develop quality collection. Plus, learn how to avoid common weather-related hoof problems.

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]]> One Trainer’s Journey with her BLM Mustang • The Inaugural Mustang Classic https://dressagetoday.com/dressage-today-extra/one-trainers-journey-with-her-blm-mustang-the-inaugural-mustang-classic/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 23:39:37 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17028 Learn how eventing and dressage trainer Chelsea Canedy brought along a barely touched BLM mustang to compete in the inaugural Mustang Classic. Plus, everything you need to know about this first-of-its-kind event.

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]]> Counter Canter for Straightness • Summer Horse Health Precautions https://dressagetoday.com/horse-health/counter-canter-for-straightness-summer-horse-health-precautions/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:49:12 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=16905 George Williams provides exercises at the counter canter to develop straightness and collection. Plus, three veterinarians offer tips on keeping your horse safe and comfortable in the heat.

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]]> Motivate Your Dressage Horse • 12 Rules of Ring Etiquette https://dressagetoday.com/dressage-today-extra/motivate-your-dressage-horse-12-rules-of-ring-etiquette/ Sat, 24 Feb 2024 01:24:27 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=16161 Uta Gräf explains how to train a horse while also respecting his mental and physical limits. Plus, brush up on your ring etiquette rules!

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]]> Tips to Break 70 Percent • Debunking Winter Horse-Care Myths https://dressagetoday.com/dressage-today-extra/tips-to-break-70-percent-debunking-winter-horse-care-myths/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:15:55 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=15757 Shawna Harding shares exercises to add quality to test movements and experts respond to common winter horse-care misconceptions.

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]]> Develop Soundness from the Saddle • Prepare Your Barn for Winter https://dressagetoday.com/dressage-today-extra/develop-soundness-from-the-saddle-prepare-your-barn-for-winter/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:40:03 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=15620 Beth Baumert shares that the key to a horse’s longevity is riding him in balance. Plus, get a head start on preparing your farm for winter.

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]]> 2023 USDF Trainers Conference Tips • Transition Your Horse’s Coat for Fall https://dressagetoday.com/dressage-today-extra/2023-usdf-trainers-conference-tips-transition-your-horses-coat-for-fall/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:23:29 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=15150 Henk van Bergen, David Hunt, Linda Zang and Lilo Fore shared wisdom and perspective at the 2023 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference. In this issue, these FEI Judge Supervisory Panel members share tips and exercises to: PLUS, Cat Hill, professional groom and co-author of World-Class Grooming, explains how you can maintain your horse’s comfort and cleanliness […]

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