Tag: Training

Based on USDF’s On the Levels videos. Part 3: First Level. By Beth Baumert Reprinted from the March/April 2020 issue of USDF Connection magazine.

By Eliza Sydnor Today’s exercise is something I call “The Snowman.” Starting in trot on a 20m circle to the left at E & B,...

By Eliza Sydnor This is one of my favorite exercises from Walter Zettl. In German, it’s called shoulder-in “entwickeln.” This translates to developing, but it...

International FEI Judge Cesar Torrente hosts Dressage Talk No. 4.  In this episode, he chats with Christoph Hess and Eva Moller about young horses, training, and judging.  Find the latest...

What was a breakthrough "aha!" moment you've had in your training? USDF wants to hear from you!  Let us know in the comments below.

Based on USDF’s On the Levels videos, our new training series debuts. Part 2: Training Level. By Beth Baumert Reprinted from the January/February 2020 issue of...

By Lynn Stevens Can an off-track Thoroughbred make it to the upper levels of dressage? Dressage trainer Emily O’Neill thinks so, and her off-track Thoroughbred (“OTTB”) Honestly Tru has...

https://youtu.be/256WG0VgsBU Hilda Gurney describes her training system for yearlings. Filmed by Equi-sense.com at the 2012 USDF Annual Convention.

By Suellen Hogue In 2019, Region 9 trainer Lisa Blackmon had five of her students, who are members of the Dallas Dressage Club, qualify for...

A young horse’s early experiences set the stage for his entire career. Get him off to a good start by introducing contact the bitless...