U.S. Olympian Allison Brock has this pair work through resistance problems to help the mare work more though her body with swing.

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...

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 ...

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!

In Part 5 of the Training Scale series, Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel looks at Connection from the horse's point of view. Felicitas shows that after the horse found rhythm and tempo and was relaxed, he then searches for the connection. She explains that connection should be something the horse is s...

Scott Hassler works with a promising young dressage horse on the track to becoming a star, focusing on the flow of the gaits, responsiveness and balance. Watch the full video series for exercises that allow this youngster to shine.

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...

Lexy Reed rides through the S-curve exercise while showing the multiple tracks and their importance. Riding through each element of both curves, she demonstrates the proper changes of direction made within the exercise and how track and pace affects each element of the exercise.

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...

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.

USEF “R”-rated judge Keri Kampsen provides her perspective on common mistakes she sees from riders inside and outside of the ring. After judging prestigious competitions such as the Devon Horse Show, The Capital Challenge, and the ASPCA Maclay National Championships, Keri shares some common judgi...

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.

International competitor, trainer and coach, Jimmy Wofford's Feeling Your Horse session. Join Jimmy as he works with riders over a course of show jumps to illustrate how having a good feel for the horse underneath them, has the ability to influence every part of their ride.

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.