When competing, some dressage tests will ask you to briefly release your contact via a “give and retake of the reins.”  The name of this movement is commonly shorted to “give and retake” and abbreviated as “G&R.”  It is an exercise often ridden incorrectly during dressage tests, leading to many needless lost marks.  So, in the podcast episode, we’re going to clarify what a give and retake is, why the dressage judge wants to see you perform this exercise, how to ride a give and retake, and some faults you need to avoid.  (Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'How to Ride a Give and Retake of the Reins' episode) ------------- If you would rather read the article on our blog, click here - https://howtodressage.com/dressage-movements/ride-give-retake-reins/ 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 https://course.howtodressage.com/The price will be increasing on 27th March 2023. Get started for FREE, no card details required.