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This strategy can also help horses that are inclined to become tense and tight, and you may find the technique useful when warming-up a tense horse in a competition situation. https://t.co/GdbkZZf967 #dressage

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To ride a good corner, your horse will have to follow the correct uniform bend, remain moving on one track, keep a consistent rhythm, and understand a half-halt.  https://t.co/9IW6p6zivG

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It’s human nature to be impatient, but that attitude can be very damaging to your progress when it comes to dressage training.  https://t.co/4HDGgJwl4V

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The next dressage test you are planning to ride requires you to canter across the diagonal – but are you sure you can keep your horse in canter all the way across, and not fall in a heap at the end? https://t.co/vVedYBLUY0 #dressage

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A simple change is a way of changing the canter lead.  The two canters are punctuated by three to five clear walk steps, resulting in a change of canter lead. In essence, it's canter - walk - canter. #dressage https://t.co/Pt1MzKAZ68

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The very mention of sitting trot is enough to make many riders cringe. #dressage  https://t.co/Cqlt4FjU59

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In some dressage tests, the mark for the extended walk has a coefficient of two. Therefore, if you produce a good extended walk, you will get a really high mark.  https://t.co/Od06l8w2eo #dressage

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How can you tell if your horse is crooked, and what can you do to make your horse straight? https://t.co/uAJDhhLl1x #dressage

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Without a good rhythm, you will never be awarded good marks in a dressage test and you will have no foundation to build upon. https://t.co/VsjEYllxOd #dressage

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To avoid the risk of your horse developing the faults outlined above, it’s vital that you don’t introduce the collected walk too soon, especially if your horse has a naturally good, “big” walk. https://t.co/EfMmbWkYif #dressage

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For those of you who are keen to have a go, here are seven steps to get you started in dressage to music. https://t.co/KWNF8rjYDe #dressage

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Correct feeding will ensure that everything works without disruption. Your horse will derive the full benefit of the expensive feed you’re giving him without the risk of colic, gastric ulcers, and other digestive system problems. https://t.co/0pHbJkeK8c

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How to Stop Your Horse Coming Behind the Contact  https://t.co/fNV3mSZXkQ #dressage

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A lack of jump in the canterwork is a common criticism that riders see on their dressage score sheets. https://t.co/T9roF6yB9j #dressage

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A balanced diet that’s correctly formulated is essential to keep your horse in tip-top condition and able to perform to his optimum. https://t.co/WoU6c15594 #dressage

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You can inject a little added interest into your horse’s work regime by adding some alternative activities to schooling. #dressage  https://t.co/klZtQkAtu5

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Stringhalt is a gait abnormality in horses that manifests itself as an exaggerated, abrupt flexion of one or both hind limbs. https://t.co/bj6kKMsCks

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A clear video of an accurate, error-free test performed in a correctly marked-out arena by a well-presented horse and rider are a pleasure to judge and will certainly give you an advantage when it comes to the final scores! https://t.co/dJKGpiHxn4 #dressage

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Have you noticed foam around your horse’s mouth when you ride him? Or not? Do you know what that foam is? (Hint – it doesn’t mean he’s rabid or going crazy!) https://t.co/GAB88yxUOR #dressage