The ESSENTIAL Dressage Exercise That Nobody Uses -The Turn on the Forehand
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1M ago
Share it!One of the very BEST dressage exercises, hands down, is the turn on the forehand. Why is it the best? We will dig into that below. But the crazy question is, why is nobody doing it on a regular basis, or even ever??? Honestly, I have no idea because the turn on the forehand... The post The ESSENTIAL Dressage Exercise That Nobody Uses -The Turn on the Forehand appeared first on The Refined Rider ..read more
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Top Tips for First Level Dressage
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by The Refined Rider
8M ago
Share it!First level dressage… A very very important level for sure, and usually one of the fullest classes at shows. In this article we will dive into the nooks and crannies of everything involving first level dressage. Know the Purpose of First Level Dressage One of the most overlooked concepts of first level dressage is,... The post Top Tips for First Level Dressage appeared first on The Refined Rider ..read more
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The Outside Rein – Understanding its Importance and Purpose
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by The Refined Rider
8M ago
Share it!Correct me if I’m wrong, but I guarantee you hear, see, and read TONS about the inside rein. To summarize; JUST DON’T PULL ON IT!!! You never hear much about the outside rein. It’s just inside rein this, and inside rein that…. But yes, the inside rein is VERY important. If you need a... The post The Outside Rein – Understanding its Importance and Purpose appeared first on The Refined Rider ..read more
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Bend Through the Horse’s Body
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by The Refined Rider
8M ago
Share it!Bend through the body of the horse is a critical part of dressage and it might seem like a simple concept to understand in the beginning. But then you hear someone say, “Bend is actually straightness,” and then your mind gets blown. What???? Bend is straightness? Yes, it is my friend, but the two... The post Bend Through the Horse’s Body appeared first on The Refined Rider ..read more
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On The Forehand – What Does That Really Mean?
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by The Refined Rider
8M ago
Share it!It’s a term you’ve heard a million times, but do you really truly know what it means for a horse to be “on the forehand?” We will dive right into that in great detail below! On The Forehand – What is it? In the simplest of terms, a horse is on the forehand when... The post On The Forehand – What Does That Really Mean? appeared first on The Refined Rider ..read more
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What Does it Mean When a Horse is Hollow
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by The Refined Rider
8M ago
Share it!You probably know that a hollow horse is not a pretty picture at all. In fact, we riders work so hard to avoid letting our horses get hollow. But unfortunately we may be covering up the problem rather than fixing it. The quick fix is to get the horse’s head down so he looks... The post What Does it Mean When a Horse is Hollow appeared first on The Refined Rider ..read more
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Learn the Art of Dressage Test Riding-3 Reasons Why You Suck at Shows
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by The Refined Rider
8M ago
Share it!Dressage test riding is a valuable skill to have once you start showing. Many riders will practice all year long, perfecting a certain test or level, only to blow it all to pieces when they actually get in the ring. Its a common frustration. But there are 3 main reasons why this happens. Below... The post Learn the Art of Dressage Test Riding-3 Reasons Why You Suck at Shows appeared first on The Refined Rider ..read more
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Walk to Canter Transitions – How to Teach Your Horse
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by The Refined Rider
8M ago
Share it!So you’ve mastered first level and you are ready to take the next step towards second level. Congrats! One of the hardest parts about second level is the simple change of lead. This is when you ride from a canter directly to a walk without any trot steps in between and then back to... The post Walk to Canter Transitions – How to Teach Your Horse appeared first on The Refined Rider ..read more
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Top Tips for First Level Dressage
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by The Refined Rider
1y ago
First level dressage… A very very important level for sure, and usually one of the fullest classes at shows. In this article we will dive into the nooks and crannies of everything involving first level dressage. Know the Purpose of First Level Dressage One of the most overlooked concepts of first level dressage is, in fact, the entire purpose behind it. Not only is there a specifically defined purpose for the level itself, there are also clearly written out directives for each movement of every test of the level. So the first place to start is by actually looking at,… The post Top Tips for Fir ..read more
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What Does it Mean When a Horse is Hollow
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by The Refined Rider
2y ago
You probably know that a hollow horse is not a pretty picture at all. In fact, we riders work so hard to avoid letting our horses get hollow. But unfortunately… The post What Does it Mean When a Horse is Hollow appeared first on The Refined Rider ..read more
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