De-complicating Dressage

In this weeks episode we Are looking at how to really read your test sheet and get as much information as possible to make sure your daily training is going to be helping you to improve your scores. Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www. Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www. Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Hub is a members only onl...

In this episode we are talking all about the difference between rhythm and tempo. It’s two dressage terms that are so often confused and misunderstood so we break down what they really mean, how it all applies into the big picture of dressage training and why I think there’s so much confusion around it. Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www. Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebo...

Some find learning a test really easy and others find it really hard. Learning your test means you can be better prepared for the movements coming up and more accurate which means higher scores too! Finding a way that works for you is the most important part! Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www. Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www. Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage...

In this episode we are talking all about how you can prepare for a big show. This is perfect for all those of you getting ready for Area Festivals and Regionals. Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www. Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www. Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub coming soon! www.decomplicatingdressage.com Hoste...

In this episode are talking about a dressage term that has many stumped…cadence! We talk about what it is, how to achieve it and the things to watch out for. Enjoy 😃Scales of Training episode: https://www.decomplicatingdressage.com/podcast/episode/eb978f5d/36-dressage-terminology-the-scales-of-trainingHalf half episode: https://www.decomplicatingdressage.com/podcast/episode/39248722/29-training-t...

In this episode we take 3 of your questions/problems and explain why it’s happening and most importantly how to fix it! This episode is all about circles: how to ride them, how to make sure they’re accurate and what to do if you feel they’re not good enough. Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www. Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www. Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟...

In this episode we are talking about No Stirrup November. We look at how you can take your stirrups away, the important things to remember and how you can make a positive difference to your position and seat. Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www. Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www. Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your training🌟The Training Hub co...

In this episode we are onto our final episode of our mini series on The Collectives. This time we are looking at the rider’s position and effectiveness. We will be unpacking what it means, what the judges are looking for and how you can get those 7s, 8s, 9s and even 10s for your rider collective. Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www. Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www...

In this episode we are onto episode 3 of our mini series on The Collectives. This time we are looking at submission and we will be unpacking what is means, what the judges are looking for and how you can get those 7s, 8s, 9s and even 10s for your impulsion collective. Enjoy 😃Thoroughness episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bFaeLuMd6QHzEXQxEJLQC?si=XyDY8phNT-iPhR-ZxyYHLQScales of Training E...

In this Episode we are onto episode 2 of our mini series on The Collectives. This time we are looking at impulsion and we will be unpacking what is means, what the judges are looking for and how you can get those 7s, 8s, 9s and even 10s for your impulsion collective. Enjoy 😃Thoroughness episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bFaeLuMd6QHzEXQxEJLQC?si=XyDY8phNT-iPhR-ZxyYHLQScales of Training Ep...

Transitions are incredibly complex and actually require a lot of things to be in place for a good one to happen. In this Episode of our Troubleshooting series we take a look at 3 issues some of our listeners have been having and how to solve them. This episode is sponsored by Aztec Diamond. They have a fantastic competition running to win everything you could possibly dream of - from an actual tra...

In this Episode we are onto another dressage term that has many stumped - ‘engagement’! We talk about what it means, what the judge means if you ‘need more engagement’, how to know what ‘engagement’ feels like and exercises to help improve your horses engagement. Enjoy 😃Scales of Training Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dyvu60aRA1ON918cB4dIK?si=aPPjwGt6Rh2GsY5_2qNMag&dl_branch=1👩‍💻 Y...

In this Episode we starting a new mini series on the collectives. We start this week with the first collective - paces! Enjoy 😃Scales of Training Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dyvu60aRA1ON918cB4dIK?si=aPPjwGt6Rh2GsY5_2qNMag&dl_branch=1👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www. Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www. Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to yo...

We are always being told that we need to use our seat and leg aids and use our reins less. That our seat is an incredibly effective, rarely used tool that we all should use more and we need to stop using our reins. but why is using our reins bad? what should we use our reins for? how do we go about using more seat and leg aids instead of our reins and how do we get our horse round or ride downward...

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In this Episode we are onto our second Troubleshooting episode where we look at 3 questions from our listeners. This week it’s all about the walk:1. Problems with tense/lateral walks2. Lazy/slow walk 3. What does a good walk look like Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www. Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www. Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your tra...

In this Episode we are looking at what you can do around the outside of the arena before that bell rings and you go down the centre line. It’s something that I think can be missed out and it can have a huge impact on how your test goes ! Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www. Instagram.com/decomplicatingdressage • Facebook: www. Facebook.com/decomplicatingdressage🌟Need a boost to your...

In this Episode we are going to be talking all about how you know when it’s the right time to move up a level whether that’s making the decision to go affiliated or deciding to start competing at the next level. We have 5 ways to know and feel confident to move up a level and 4 top tips for making the transition as easy as possible ! Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www. Instagram.com/...

This episode is the first in our new ‘Troubleshooting Series’. That we will be doing once a month. Listeners send in their questions/problems and we answer them and go through what we would do if we were experiencing it ourselves. As usual there are lots of tips and tricks along the way too. To send in a problem or question email us at info@decomplicatingdressage.com Scales of training episode: -...

In this episode we are looking at what to do when you have a training session or test that goes wrong or not how you planned. We look at the things you can do before, during and after to make sure you turn the situation into a positive. This times are usually the ones where we learn the most about ourselves, our horses and our training! Enjoy 😃👩‍💻 You can find us at• Instagram: www. Instagram.c...

In this episode we are looking at another dressage term that has a lot of people stumped: 'harmony'. We are going to look at what 'harmony' actually is as well as why it is seen as this element that amazing grand prix riders achieve but is out of reach for anyone else and what you can do to make sure you and your horse show a harmonious partnership in a test as well as tests to stop you doing the...

Podcast description . In this episode we are looking at the basic fundamentals of dressage that we call the scales of training. We are going to look at why these have become a baseline for how riders train their horses up to Grand Prix and how they can help you train your horse. If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and will be able to hel...

Podcast description . In this episode we are looking at lateral work. We start with the different types of lateral work as well as the benefits of it and how it can fix different training issues you are having. The main bulk of this episode looks at what you need before you start introducing lateral work and when the perfect time is to introduce each movement as well as what order to introduce it...

This episode may seem obvious. Test riding is running through a test and training is what you do in between right ? Wrong! There is so much more to test riding than just running through a test and in this episode we talk about the difference between the two, why they are both skills you need to know about and how to incorporate both into your schooling sessions. If you enjoyed this episode then pl...

In this episode we are looking at how you can get the most out of a lazy horse. It’s a common problem and we talk about why horses are lazy and what we can do in training to help get the most from them. If you enjoyed this episode then please do share it ! It means the podcast can reach more people and will be able to help them with their training too! 👩‍💻 You can find me at• Instagram: www. Ins...