In this updated episode, we take a look at impulsion within the dressage scales of training, discuss how much impulsion you should have, and give you tips on how and when to inject impulsion into your own horse.

(Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'Impulsion: The Scales of Training - Scale 4' episode)

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In this updated episode, we take a look at contact within the dressage scales of training, where a correct contact comes from, indicators of a good contact, and how to go about establishing a correct contact with your horse.

(Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'Contact: The Scales of Training - Scale 3' episode)

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In this updated episode, we take a look at suppleness within the dressage scales of training, why suppleness is important for dressage, how to tell if your horse lacks suppleness, and the four areas of suppleness.

(Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'Suppleness: The Scales of Training - Scale 2' episode)

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In this updated episode, we explore the reasons why rhythm is so important, what makes up a correct rhythm, and what causes an irregular or incorrect rhythm.

(Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'Rhythm: The Scales of Training - Scale 1' episode)

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Flash nosebands are a dressage-legal piece of tack. They’re popular with many riders and, these days, most bridles come with a flash attachment. However, recently, social media has seen quite a lot of complaints about the use, or misuse, of the flash noseband.

In this podcast episode, we take a look at flash nosebands to find out why the flash has such a bad reputation and how this commonly seen item of bridlework should be fitted and used correctly.

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Travers is a training exercise that is used to improve the horse’s lateral suppleness and longitudinal suppleness, as well as increase the engagement of the horse’s hindquarters.

Travers is usually ridden in a straight line, but you can also ride the exercise around a circle for added benefits.

Here’s how to do it!

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“Harmony” is a term that is frequently used within the sport of dressage. It’s an elusive quality that is difficult to achieve and is often misunderstood.

In this podcast episode, we discuss what harmony means within dressage, how it impacts your dressage test scores, and share a few tips to help you create harmony with your own horse.

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On the surface, this sounds like a straightforward exercise. However, as with everything in dressage, nothing is ever as simple as it first seems.

Changing the rein across the long diagonal can present quite a few challenges for the dressage rider.

In this podcast episode, we take a look at what can go wrong, some of the common rider mistakes, and how you can ride this exercise for maximum marks in a dressage test.

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Traditionally, the leg-yield is ridden on a straight line, usually from the centerline to the outside track. It can also be ridden from the outside track to the centerline, or from one side of the arena across to the other. 

During those exercises, the horse should remain straight in his body and only have a slight flexion at the poll away from the direction in which he is moving.

But when leg-yielding in and out on a circle, the horse must have a uniform bend through his body (rather than remaining straight in his body) because he is on a circle. 

Here's how to do it! 

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When negotiating a circle, turn, or corner, it’s not uncommon to see novice horses and riders leaning inwards around them.

This is often given the nickname “motorbiking” because it looks the same as a motorbike turning.

In this podcast episode, we’re going to explain why bikers lean, why horse riders shouldn’t lean, and what to do instead.

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