The word dressage in French means ‘training’ and good training provides an accurate dressage test which is a sure fire way to improve your marks. So, why is accuracy so important? The accuracy of the movements is a clear way to demonstrate the athletic ability of your horse and your skills as a rider. Event rider and trainer, Harriet Morris-Baumber, believes perfecting the … [Read more...]

Team Zebra Products dressage rider and trainer Maria Eilberg provides advice on leg yielding courtesy of her sponsors Amerigo and Sprenger. When training on the flat, suppleness is a key element which should be carefully attended to and developed.  A useful exercise which can significantly help to improve suppleness is leg yield. It is the first lateral exercise that is … [Read more...]

Here dressage rider Lara Edwards looks at the importance and key points to remember when warming up before competitions. Competition days can be a stressful, nerve racking occasion but having a well thought out, focused and planned warm up can ease the tension and encourage your horse to perform to its best. The aim of the warm up is to prepare your horses body for the … [Read more...]

Here Lissa Green teams up with leading performance footwear manufacturer, Grub’s, and gives some advice on how to introduce a young horse to cross country. Training a Young Horse for Cross Country – Where to Start? As riders know, a young horse in training comes with challenges and excitement, especially for riders whose discipline is eventing. Presenting a young horse to a … [Read more...]

Black Country Saddles’ sponsored event rider, Ian Wills, provides advice on improving your jumping through balance and straightness. Balance and Straightness are Key to Success Ian starts by reminding us that whilst many aspire to a competitive show jumping round, it will only be achieved by those who have persevered with the correct training right from the very first basic … [Read more...]