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Dressage Training: Inside Leg to Outside Rein-- Unpopular Opinion 😱
Ok, I’m going to jump on my soap box for a hot minute. Unpopular opinion here: inside leg to outside rein is not the gospel, magic...

Crystal Forsell
Aug 6, 20242 min read
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Dressage Showing Collective Remarks: Rider Position
This is so important because it can let the rider know when they are presenting the horse well, or part of the problem.

Crystal Forsell
May 28, 20242 min read
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Collective Remarks: Impulsion = Energy and Carrying Power! 💪
Some visual indicators of having good impulsion are the flexion of the grounded hind leg, lowering of the croup (which in turn the whither w

Crystal Forsell
May 14, 20242 min read
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Dressage Levels Explained: Training Level
As written on the USDF tests the purpose of training level is: “To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, by showing...

Crystal Forsell
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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There Was A Crooked Horse... Goals for a Straight and Sound Dressage Horse
Unwinding the crooked horse for straightness and soundness

Crystal Forsell
Jul 20, 20231 min read
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How to track your horse’s progress– tips for photographing your horse
Tracking your horse's progress with photos. Tips for taking good photographs.

Crystal Forsell
May 16, 20232 min read
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Relaxation in Dressage Horse, Rhythm v. Relaxation: The chicken or the egg?
Which is most important for riding, rhythm or relaxation?

Crystal Forsell
May 9, 20233 min read
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Train and Restore Workshop -- Masterson Method and Equine Posture
Recap of a weekend of learning equine bodywork and posture.

Crystal Forsell
Apr 25, 20233 min read
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Riding Position Checklist
Do you have a checklist for your horseback riding position?
Here are ideas for creating your own dressage riding position list.

Crystal Forsell
Dec 8, 20221 min read
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One More Time!
Tips for dressage and horsemanship training. How to keep horses interested in the work.

Crystal Forsell
Jul 21, 20185 min read
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