Learn By Levels Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/instruction/learn-by-levels/ Dressage Today is the training and educational resource for dressage riders at every level. Videos and instructional articles offer tips. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:43:50 +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 Learn By Levels Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/instruction/learn-by-levels/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Lateral Work Through the Levels With AnnA Buffini https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/lateral-work-through-the-levels-with-anna-buffini/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:24:08 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18370 Learn how to utilize lateral work to bring out the best in your dressage horse with these essential suppling exercises from AnnA Buffini.

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]]> Adult Amateurs: Biomechanics To Correct Your Leg and Seat Position https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/adult-amateurs-biomechanics-to-correct-your-leg-and-seat-position/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:43:06 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18255 In Part 2 of this series on rider biomechanics, Stephany Fish Crossman stresses "knees to the ground" and "carousel pole" to help an adult amateur find the proper leg and seat position to fine-tune her aids and better move with her horse.

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]]> Perfecting a Rider’s Upper-Body and Hand Position https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/perfecting-a-riders-upper-body-and-hand-position/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:37:51 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18247 In this Clinic with Susanne, equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze teaches you how to develop a balanced, soft position and following hands for a more engaged ride.

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]]> Adult Amateurs: Use Biomechanics to Improve Balance and Communication https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/adult-amateurs-use-biomechanics-to-improve-balance-and-communication/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:44:12 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18170 Stephany Fish Crossman evaluates an adult amateur to explain how rider biomechanics are key to a successful partnership with your dressage horse.

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]]> Help Your OTTB Excel in Dressage https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/help-your-ottb-excel-in-dressage/ Sat, 31 May 2025 00:00:48 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18079 Due to their athleticism, quick ability to learn and willingness, Thoroughbreds can make ideal dressage partners. Use these tips from Olympic dressage rider Kasey Perry-Glass to help your OTTB succeed.

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]]> Managing a Young Horse’s Gaits https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/managing-a-young-horses-gaits/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 23:30:19 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17807 Lauren Sprieser shares exercises to help organize a young horse's trot and canter, allowing them to achieve better quality of movement.

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]]> Use the Counter-Canter for Uphill Balance and Expression https://dressagetoday.com/featured-articles/use-the-counter-canter-for-uphill-balance-and-expression/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:11:17 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17752 In this Ask the L, Aviva Nebesky talks about counter-canter in First Level Test 3, including what judges are looking for and how it's scored.

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