In training, there is no doubt in my mind that we have to ride a million and one transitions…

Adele Severs • 31 Dec 2022

Tight nosebands, crank nosebands and double bridles are all part and parcel of the modern equestrian rider’s resources. But are they putting the horse under stress?

Adele Severs • 30 Dec 2022

American trainer Ray Hunt is famous for the adage "make the right thing easy and the wrong thing difficult". Kerry Mack teaches us how this principle can improve your leg-yield and straightness...

Equestrian Life • 21 Dec 2022

So you have just bought a horse, been given a horse, inherited a horse, whatever the case may be, and you want to start riding dressage...

Adele Severs • 18 Dec 2022

It is said that you can win a dressage test on the short side. I agree. There is no actual mark for the short side. However the short side is where the judge gets a really good look at the frame and paces...

Equestrian Life • 22 Oct 2022

The conflict in the modern dressage world regarding the frame that a horse is trained within has drawn much controversy...

Adele Severs • 20 Oct 2022

Brett Parbery helps us take a look at transitions and how to train them correctly...

Adele Severs • 18 Aug 2022