The ‘free walk’ is a movement that appears in all dressage tests up to medium level (British Dressage). Riders often neglect it in their home schooling sessions, which is a very costly omission given that the free walk is often worth double marks! Even if your horse doesn’t naturally have the best walk in the world, there are things you can do to improve the free walk and maximize your score. So, in this podcast episode, we’re going to cover what makes an excellent free walk, how to ride this movement, the common mistakes you need to avoid, and exercises to help you improve this pace. (Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'How to Improve the Free Walk on a Long Rein' episode) ------------- If you would rather read the article on our blog, click here - https://howtodressage.com/the-horses-paces/improve-free-walk-long-rein/ To take our Big Dressage Quiz, click here - https://howtodressage.com/big-dressage-quiz/ To view our equestrian books and training diaries on Amazon, click here - https://amzn.to/2SFL633      To check out The Complete Online Dressage Course, click here - https://course.howtodressage.com If you would like to follow our Facebook Page, click here - https://www.facebook.com/HowToDressage/ FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Simple Steps to Boost Your Dressage Scores https://howtodressage.com/7-simple-steps/ ------------- ADVERTISEMENTS The Brighter Side of EducationResearch-based success stories.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify The Complete Online Dressage Course by How To Dressage - https://howtodressage.com/complete-online-dressage-course/