Dressage

A reflection on the journey from the rider I used to be to the one I dream to become

Defending series champion and equestrian sports legend, Germany’s Isabell Werth, kicked off her FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2018/2019 campaign today with a convincing win with Emilio at the second leg of the Western European League series at Equita Longines in Lyon, France.

Dressage fans in southern California were treated to a recent clinic with renowned German dressage rider Isabell Werth. Here were the key training takeaways from the weekend.

Olympic bronze medallist duo and American sweethearts, Laura Graves and Verdades (aka Diddy), have topped the FEI World Dressage rankings thanks to their double silver medal placings last month at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon.

Over 100 “Generation Z” athletes - born between the mid-1990s and early 2000s - have been named on the nominated entry list for next month’s FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018, the pinnacle of equestrian sport, in North Carolina (USA).

As expected, three-time Kentucky winner Michael Jung is at the top of the heap with one more day of dressage to go.

Grand prix dressage rider David Marcus shares how your weight aids can improve your horse’s training at every level.

Using the latest motion-analysis technology, researchers looked at how horses perform passage, and discovered how the movement can challenge their balance.

Get the inside scoop on Olivia Lagoy-Weltz's dressage superstar Rassing's Lonoir.

This Australian Grand Prix rider shares how a better relationship with your horse on the ground translates into success in the saddle.

Dressage fundamentals were the foundation of this British gold medalist’s first U.S. clinic.

Top dressage rider and trainer JJ Tate shares ways to keep your dressage horse fresh and build a better partnership with him--outside of the ring.

Chief Rider at the Spanish Riding School Andreas Hausberger demonstrates his attention to detail while teaching classical dressage methods.

North American riders dominate the standings at the Kentucky Horse Park going into the cross-country test.

A beloved fixture at the Kentucky Horse Park marks its 20th anniversary as a 4-star, but the big time eventing action actually predates it to 1978, when the venue hosted the World Eventing Championships.

The arena familiarization and warm-ups for the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping and FEI World Cup™ Dressage Finals are over—now it’s time for the competition to begin.

Unlock your horse’s dressage potential with this rising international star’s key to success.

Advice for a rider who struggles to stay focused and on course in dressage and jumping tests at events.

German Olympian Helen Langehanenberg shares stories of her equine partners to illustrate how the same basic training techniques help horses with different temperaments and body types excel.

Through careful timing of your aids, you can help improve your horse's canter.

Scribing for a dressage judge at a show can be both fun and informative.

Kristi Wysocki, a member of the USEF test-writing subcommittee, explains the reasoning behind the changes in the 2015 dressage tests.

Marilyn Odgen Heath explains the dressage judge rating system for shows at all levels and the different USDF, USEF and FEI ratings.