dressage

My instructor and I have been trying bits for my pony. Shes a 14h 7 year old cob that likes to pull herself around on the forehand, lock in her neck and jaw, and throw her shoulders out every which way. She also has arthritis in both hind hocks and had damaged her suspensory. For this reason we...

Hello! I am after a bit of advice as to what is correct for unaffiliated dressage. I think I am finally going to brave it and have a go in the next couple of months. However I only have a green tweed jacket. What stock is appropriate for this? I do have a green and white (white shoulders and top...

Hi, My cob has PSSM type 1. He is well managed but has the occasional flare up, which usually presents as stiffness, exercise intolerance and general unhappiness in himself. We compete dressage and have been having a go at elementary. We have a trainer who is BD/BHS trained and have worked...

Following on from my other thread about the absolute timewasters and dreamers that I have had for my small broodmare I am now seriously considering sales livery in the Autumn as realistically I need to sell one or perhaps both of my big mares. Both have trained to advanced medium and one was...

Anyone have a BC Equinox? I have a Vinici dressage at the moment but the long knee block doesn’t work for my long femur. I am intrigued by the Equinox because it seems to have a similar shape to the Vinici with a slightly more forward flap and a short thigh block. I’d appreciate any...

I was just wondering if someone could explain how things work with a joint/syndicate ownership of a Dressage horse? I have a few questions which I'll list below but you're welcome to add more useful information on the subject; - How does ownership on the passport work? Can both (or more than...

Question: are ponies actually allowed to compete upto Grand Prix level and FEI? If so, why is it only the Warmbloods (and similar) I see competing against the big names? The only time I've seen ponies in an FEI level competition is with youth riders. So I'd like to just know whether it's...

Hi, my daughter has her first intro test on Sunday. Can she wear a show shirt by itself with her show jacket or should we go for a shirt and tie instead? What looks better? Thanks

My daughter has her first pony club combined show on Sunday, dressage in the morning and show jumping in the afternoon. Will his mane be ok like this or should i attempt to plait? We are trying to grow it out ?

I normally compete dressage but I’m going with a friend to a local showing show next weekend. My boy is a 17hh thoroughbred ex racer. I have the option of either competing in a black dressage bridle and black dressage saddle or brown Hunter bridle and black dressage saddle. Would it be better...

I know it’s a bit early to actually buy them! But does anyone who’s been before know where and when you can buy Olympics tickets for one of the equestrian events? Would love to see the dressage. The setting at Versailles looks fabulous and it’s not too far either!! Thanks:)

I love doing flatwork, and my competition horse does too. It's a huge part of our daily routine! I'd love to know what some of your favourite flatwork exercises are as any time I ask my horsey friends they always recommend something really interesting that I can add to my flatwork routines...

Any thoughts on this breeding? It’s a nice seeming dressage youngster with Sandro hit as dam sire. Temperament will be key as it’s for an experienced amateur. Thanks

yes it`s another thread about men`s clothing men`s (dressage) show jackets and just a small rant has any one else found that finding a men's show jacket that fits extremally difficult and when you do they cost more than some peoples wages none of the local tac shops near me either...

Hello, I ended up on a Facebook profile of a classical dressage enthusiast and they were commenting on a article on how to stretch your horse. https://horsesport.com/magazine/training/forward-down-key-correct-stretching-posture/ they were saying that riding long and low is actually wrong for the...

Can anyone recommend a dressage trainer who can help my friend who is now working at Advanced Medium. She has two horses one of which is having problems with flying changes. This horse and rider combination are just not getting it together and we are looking for a trainer/rider who can both sit...

Hi all, quick question, I am competing this weekend (combined training) and was wondering are stud girth’s allowed for the dressage? I haven’t got much time between dressage and show jumping so was just going to Dressage in my jump saddle/girth. Is that allowed? Thanks :)

One of the cobs i ride I am looking to further his lateral work now! But having never actually taught a horse renver or travers before I'm a bit stumped at which to teach first? My Instinct says travers

Hi all, So I have caught the dressage bug with my gorgeous ittle highland X cob. He is going better every day (we’ve been training a lot over summer as our yard was on lockdown so it was schooling or nothing!) plus my instructor is really helping me improve how effective my riding is...

I have a very fair Haflinger mare who looks practically palomino. She's suffered from a severe allergic reaction to fly bites. I've got a show booked in a few weeks which I can't cancel. By that stage of the bites healing she'll still have bald spots and a few scabs. Has anyone had any luck...