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What to Look for in a Dressage Horse

By Anne Gribbons

Find out what to look for in a dressage horse and why a big mover might not be your ideal partner. By Anne Gribbons for Dressage Today magazine. | MORE

Six Phases of a Second Level Ride

By Hilda Gurney

FEI "I" judge Hilda Gurney explains how to pull together the more advanced Second Level dressage movements and approach Second Level schooling sessions with planning and purpose. | MORE

Olympic Dressage History, Part 1

By Kelly Sanchez

U.S. dressage riders and Canadian dressage riders look back at the 1976 and 1980 Olympic Games and Olympic dressage history. | MORE

Jan Ebeling: Overcome Dressage Show Adversity

By Jan Ebeling with Kelly Sanchez

Adversity in the dressage show ring taught this top rider how to be a better dressage athlete, dressage trainer and dressage competitor. | MORE

Navigate the Warm-Up Arena at a Dressage Show

By Louisa Zai

Learn how to stay sane during the pre-test chaos in the warm-up arena at a dressage show. | MORE

Motivate Your Dressage Horse with Uta Gräf

By Uta Gräf with Silke Rottermann

German Grand Prix rider Uta Gräf explains how to train using the rider’s moral obligation to the dressage horse. | MORE

Rider Fitness: Equestrian Rehabilitation

By Jennifer Benoit

Unmounted exercises to improve your body for success in the dressage saddle. | MORE

The Extended Trot

By Arlene “Tuny” Page with Kitson Jazynka

How to develop the extended trot in the dressage horse. | MORE

IN THIS ISSUE | May 2012

Breaking 70 Percent

Shawna Harding shares how to take smart show-ring risks. | Magazine Only
The ABCs of Dressage

Gail Hoff-Carmona teaches three basic exercises. | Magazine Only
Saddle-Fit Solutions

Solve these common saddle-fitting problems. | Magazine Only
Dressage at the Olympics: Part 3

North American riders look back at past Games. | Magazine Only
Toxic Plants

Make your horse's pasture safe. | Magazine Only