Instruction Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/instruction/ Dressage Today is the training and educational resource for dressage riders at every level. Videos and instructional articles offer tips. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:49:36 +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 Instruction Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/instruction/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Work Less to Get More Out of Your Dressage Horse https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/work-less-to-get-more-out-of-your-dressage-horse/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:01:00 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18520 Grand Prix dressage trainer Jackie Kinney helps a rider teach her horse how to be more responsive to her aids by using positive body language and focusing on rhythm and relaxation.

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]]> ‘My Self-Worth Is Not the Centerline’: Behind the Scenes with Heather Bender https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/my-self-worth-is-not-the-centerline-behind-the-scenes-with-heather-bender/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:57:39 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18517 Heather Bender shares her key takeaways from the 2025 USDF Trainers' Conference and talks about how she aims to inspire other older riders to continue pursuing their dressage goals in our exclusive interview with her.

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]]> Why Elasticity Is Crucial for Dressage Success https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/why-elasticity-is-crucial-for-dressage-success/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:45:18 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18503 Olympian Isabell Werth explains how elasticity and suppleness allow your dressage horse to do his job well and how to help him achieve these key qualities.

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]]> Improve Collection, Suppleness and Straightness in Your Dressage Horse https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/improve-collection-suppleness-and-straightness-in-your-dressage-horse/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:41:54 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18480 Use these top tips from Olympian Monica Theodorescu at the 2025 USDF Trainers' Conference to improve collection, suppleness and straightness—and to create a more harmonious partnership with your dressage horse.

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]]> Ask the L: Corner Expectations Through the Levels https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/ask-the-l-corner-expectations-through-the-levels/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:21:41 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18445 In this Ask the L, Aviva Nebesky explains why riding correct corners is crucial for your success and what judges expect to see from you and your horse through the levels.

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