Mimi Stanley returns with an Arabian-Saddlebred cross coming to dressage from hunters and saddle seat. Watch as she works through some of the issues specific to this breed of horse with this background. If you have an Arab cross new to dressage, this is the video for you!

Keri Kampsen demonstrates how to get the most out of your horse during the beginning phases of any under-saddle flat class. Keri explains how to impress the judge of your hunter under-saddle class before you even enter the ring. Understanding how to first enter the show ring is important for all ...

Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Marcus Fyffe Dressage discusses why he prefers a very structured, systematic approach to his riding that begins with the warm-up. In each warm-up ride, from green to Grand Prix, David looks to do these three things: 1. Check and train his horse reactions to his s...

International eventing star Liz Halliday-Sharp brings us a wonderful dressage lesson concentrating on suppleness and a round frame. She uses lateral work to keep the horse from locking up and losing flexibility.

Olympic eventer, Bettina Hoy, joins PracticalHorsemanOnDemand.com with this excellent dressage video covering problems common to so many riders - getting the horses more active and responsive. Watch this great lesson for a cavalletti exercise you can do at home and great instruction on how to pro...

Laurie Pitts shows how to put on two different types of a standing wraps: the first is a cotton-filled under layer and a flannel outer wrap. The second is a foam-filled under layer and nylon outer wrap. She also discusses liniments to use under the wrap. SAFETY NOTE: As Laurie explains, crouching...

International event rider Jonathan Holling offers a logical and methodical lesson on increasing the suppleness in the lateral work with a focus on the trot half pass and a turn on the haunches. If you struggle with these upper level movements, this video offers a structure to build correct perfor...

Show jumper Andrew Welles explains how to use a figure-eight pattern to create a good base canter on the flat. His student comes forward through a turn, onto the diagonal and then collects so the horse coils like a spring and can rock back on his hind end. This is the same feeling a rider wants w...

Stacia Klein Madden, owner of Beacon Hill Show Stables and one of the most successful equitation trainers in the United States, shares her highly successful training and competition philosophy.

Nations Cup show jumper and successful hunter/equitation competitor Sloane Coles demonstrates the fundamental exercise of how to halt a horse straight and in balance from the walk, trot and canter. She explains the proper rider aids and position so that the rider does not only rely on the hands. ...

Trailer for Olympic Medalist, Mary King's, Flatwork For Jumping Session. Mary takes riders back to basics. Working on adjusting the stride, she discusses the importance of only allowing a correct transition, and having a solid foundation laid before moving up the levels.

Erik Duvander, previous performance director of U.S. Eventing, Olympian and past coach for the Japanese, Swedish and New Zealand eventing teams, brings shares an early spring lesson with five-star rider Jennie Brannigan. They work with a top-level horse to create a calm, athletic session instead ...

Do you have a youngster struggling with his balance in the canter departs? Watch this great video with German Olympic eventer Bettina Hoy helping a talented pair improve their departs.

Bettina Hoy brings her vast experience and knowledge to help this talented rider with the building blocks of great dressage - inside leg to outside hand, proper half halts and supple connection.

Ashley Donadt explains her training philosophy with horses and students—to create a positive and relaxed relationship. If there is fear or stress, it takes away from the beautiful, harmonious partnership between horse and rider, she says. Additionally, she explains that good horsemanship centers ...

USEA Eventing Coaches Program faculty member Robin Walker guides a young rider through flatwork exercises that require the skills needed to move up to Training, focusing on balance, adjustability, and rider position.

Buck Davidson schools a group of upper-level riders on their first cross-country outing after the winter, with one horse having been on cross country only a handful of times. This variation of horses provides a great opportunity to watch skilled riders work through challenging cross country exerc...

Clayton Fredericks introduces horses to skinny and corner fences in a show-jumping lesson to prepare for these elements cross country. In Part 2, he shares a progression of exercises to bring horses along in their understanding of corners. He begins with a small, narrow corner, gradually widening...

Sharon White coaches a rider through a dressage test with insights into how to ride for the best score. Watch for tips on the stretchy trot circle, canter–trot–canter transitions and accuracy when riding the figures.

Sharon White coaches a rider through a dressage test with insights into how to ride for the best score. Watch for tips on the stretchy trot circle, canter–trot–canter transitions and accuracy when riding the figures.