Tag: Pyramid of Training

Lisa Eagley is a USDF L Graduate with Distinction who has also earned her USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals. She resides in Virginia,...

Megan Compton is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist, USDF L Graduate with distinction, trainer, coach, and FEI rider.  Through engaging cross-training, Megan’s program...

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By Walter Zettl Translated by Lynne Sprinsky Echols The German-born dressage master Walter Zettl wrote this essay shortly before his death in June 2018. The USDF thanks Herr Zettl’s widow,...

Second Level, an important step up, calls for collection for the first time. We explain the requirements of the level. By Marilyn Heath Reprinted from the...

The time-tested “training scale” has some wording changes. Here’s what’s new in the 2019 update. By Marilyn Heath Reprinted from the December 2018/January 2019 USDF Connection...

Dressage should be an art without pressure or force Reprinted from the June 2015 issue of USDF Connection By Walter ZettlPhotographs courtesy of Walter Zettl Riding dressage...