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‘A relaxed expression, a quiet mouth, a swinging tail and a willing attitude say far more than the bridle a horse wears,...

Dressage ‘can be saved’ – if we acknowledge the issues and work to fix them

‘Running reins do not feature in the British Horse Society’s teaching’, plus other responses to Pammy Hutton’s column

Dressage rider, trainer and British Horse Society (BHS) Fellow Pammy Hutton’s recent exclusive H&H column, in which she asked “Should anyone ever use running reins?”, has promp...

11 dressage squares ideal for competition and everyday training

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‘I’ve been warned never to discuss this, but here goes,’ says Pammy Hutton as she tackles a taboo topic

Using running reins is a delicate art, not a right suitable for all riders, says Pammy Hutton. Pammy Hutton FBHS asks “should anyone ever use running reins?” and shares her thought...

Transform your 20m circles into a productive schooling exercise for increased suppleness and focus

‘I couldn’t have been prouder of how our team rode producing lovely, harmonious pictures,’ says Laura Tomlinson

A simple polework exercise to help distinguish between sharper corners and rounder circles

Riding accurate corners is one of the simplest ways to improve a dressage test. Just as importantly, riders must be able to show a clear difference between the corners of the arena...

Develop the quality and rhythm of your lengthened trot strides with this back-loosening, hindleg-engaging drill

Hone your horse’s responsiveness with this super-simple exercise you can practise anywhere

Master your corners with this simple walk transition exercise to improve accuracy and impress the judges

Sharpen your transitions using this simple exercise on a circle

How to ride the perfect flying change

How to ride the perfect flying change

How to ride free walk for higher dressage marks – with advice from FEI judge Stephen Clarke and Carl Hester

Free walk on a long rein is one of the most revealing movements in a dressage test – and one of the most commonly underscored.In this guide for...

Develop your horse’s straightness in canter with the help of this shallow loops exercise

Improve the quality of your horse’s paces using just three poles

While a horse’s paces are largely down to natural talent, there’s plen...

How to ride a square halt: expert tips from Carl Hester and other top riders boost your dressage marks

The salute is the judge’s first impression – a square, immobile halt sets the tone for the whole test.A square halt is one of the most underrated movements in dressage – yet it fea...

How to ride free walk for higher dressage marks – with advice from FEI judge Stephen Clarke and Carl Hester

How to ride free walk for higher dressage marks – with advice from FEI judge Stephen Clarke and Carl Hester

Boost the quality of your horse’s canter with this straightforward poles routine

‘A timely reminder that a good horse is never a bad colour,’ says Rebecca Penny

Boost the length and power of your horse’s medium trot with this helpful exercise

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Develop your horse’s extended canter with this simple exercise on a 20m circle

Refine your centre lines using just two poles and two cones

This simple exercise helps improve balance, accuracy and straightness.In dressage, first impressions count. From the moment you turn onto the centre line, the judge begins assessin...