Dressage is More
than Trot
How dressage develops quality smooth gaits for naturally gaited horses.
How to Start the Gaited Horse in Dressage
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?
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
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?
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.