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Guest Blog post # 109: Out of Order in the (Dressage) Court, by Bill Woods

A guy came down my center line some years ago all decked out in his top hat on a Friesian exuding cadence and displaying a high, arched Second Level frame. He then proceeded to ride a very elegant Intro test which garnered something like 80%. My obvious question after his

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Guest Blog post # 108: "The Shadow Knows" by Bill Woods

If you live in the Pacific Northwest or maybe London, you might as well stop reading right here. My suggestion will not translate to your world. If you live in a land where the sun shines at least occasionally, however, take advantage of it in the following manner. When riding

Dr. Haefner's Advice

Sport Psych in a Minute, with Dr. Haefner - Video # 60: Coping with Stress and Anxiety: Part III - Getting Grounded

Educational Discussions

Discussion # 178: The question asked here is: Can you jump this big wide spread fence, and still have enough control to jump the accuracy question that makes the next element?

Dr. Haefner's Advice

Sport Psych in a Minute, with Dr. Haefner - Video # 59: Coping with Stress and Anxiety: Part II - Connection

Video Assignment # 1: Show us a turn down the center line with a halt at X in your Dressage ring!

Lesley's Corner

Basic Suppling Exercise # 6

Dr. Haefner's Advice

Sport Psych in a Minute, with Dr. Haefner - Video # 58: Coping with Stress and Anxiety - Part I: The Worry Bucket

Educational Discussions

Discussion # 177: How would you ride this "dark into light" cross country jump?

Lesley's Corner

Rider Leg Aids

Videos

Video # 322: Here is Bridget, trying the exercise from the article: An Exercise to Help Teach Your Horse to Seek the Connection

Dr. Haefner's Advice

Sport Psych in a Minute, with Dr. Haefner - Video # 57: Desperately Dependent or Fiercely Independent: Finding the right balance