Dressage is More
than Trot

How dressage develops quality smooth gaits for naturally gaited horses.

There is smooth and then there is quality smooth gaits. Dressage is all about that.​"
- Jennifer Klitzke

How to Start the Gaited Horse in Dressage

Introducing a gaited horse to a snaffle bit
Introducing a Snaffle Bit
to a Gaited Horse

What are the benefits of using a snaffle bit? How do you teach a gaited horse how to accepting and following a gentle and meaningful contact?

relaxation improves flat walk
How Relaxation Improves
Smooth Gaits

A key in improving quality smooth gaits like flat walk or running walk is leading the horse into relaxation of the mind and body. So, where do you begin?

Starting the Gaited Horse in Dressage

Starting a gaited horse in dressage begins with developing a relationship of relaxation and communication starting from the ground up!

Improving Smooth Gaits
with Dressage

Tennessee walking horse canter
Cantering the Gaited Horse

When do you introduce canter with the naturally gaited horse? What are the canter depart cues? How do you correct a cross canter, lateral canter or four beat canter?

Trot on cue
How trot on Cue
Improves Smooth Gait

I bought a gaited horse for a smooth ride, yet discovered how a quality trot on cue can improve the quality of the smooth gait.

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Naturally Gaited Horse where Dressage is More than Trot

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