Learn when and how to use spurs in dressage and western dressage riding.

Building a solid bond of trust with your horse is not just a goal—it's the key to achieving harmony during training and performance in...

Are you constantly losing your stirrups? Do you feel like your legs and feet are bouncing all over the place? Read this!

I'm convinced canter transitions are one of the most difficult and most under-rated things we do as horse/rider teams. Especially the...

Understanding equine behavior is vital for anyone passionate about horses. Whether you are a novice rider or an experienced horse owner,...

The 20 meter circle is a simple yet crucial training tool that helps improve your horse's suppleness, flexibility, balance, and strength.

Shopping! I don't know many ladies who truly hate shopping... And shopping for a new horse?! Does it get any better?! But for a much...

Alright... before my babes at high performance facilities come at me for where this post is going, please know - this post is not for you....

Nearly every training road block you run into with your horse is really just a gap in communication. In order to get past the road block,...

Can I do dressage with my Thoroughbred horse? Well, of course you can! Yes, Laura... I've read your blog posts and heard everyone else's...

Cavaletti - 8-10 foot long poles that are (usually) attached to cross-shaped stands on both sides. This cross shape allows the height of...

Ask any dressage person if you should practice your test before the horse show and you'll get a mixed bag of answers. Many folks,...

As a trainer and coach, I am surprised by how often prospective clients ask, "Dressage is so beautiful. I'd love to try it one day, but...

Groundwork! We've all heard about it. We probably even know it's a good thing to do with our horse... but where do you start? Here are...

Do you want a more secure leg position? Are you constantly losing your stirrups? Do you feel like your legs and feet are bouncing all...

Did you know... the walk pirouette is just haunches in? On a circle! The walk pirouette first makes an appearance in Third Level but also...

It's no secret that I love me a good Thoroughbred horse. I grew up around Thoroughbreds. The owner of the stable I boarded my horse at...

Legs! As dressage horse owners, who doesn't obsess over their horses legs? <Sheepishly raises hand...> And with good reason! Our...

The flying change - a exciting step in the dressage training journey! Is your horse ready to start learning how to do a flying change? ...

The medium trot... so beautiful to watch yet surprisingly tricky to execute. How often have you seen the comment, "Too quick" or...