How To Dressage Podcast

Every rider has experienced pre-competition nerves.

The pressure of wanting to do well, combined with the worry of making a mistake, results in a cocktail of emotions that can ruin an otherwise promising test.

So, in this podcast episode, we will look at why you get nervous, how this affects your dressage performance, and give you 16 tips to help you manage your competition nerves.

(Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'How to Manage Dressage Competition Nerves' episode)
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In this episode, we explain how dressage tests are judged. Also, we suggest some practical ways in which you can gain a clearer understanding of why you received the marks you did.
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In this episode, we look at how to ride extended trot and how to make the most of your horse’s natural paces.
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In this episode, we take a look at why a horse opens his mouth, and we discuss how to stop your horse from opening his mouth without using a flash.
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In this episode, we look at how to get your horse to canter on the correct leg every time!
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