"Balance" is a term that is frequently used by riders, trainers, and dressage judges. It applies to all riders and all horses at all levels, and it's essential not only for your dressage competition success but also for your horse's physical well-being. So, in this podcast episode, we look at what balance is, the reasons why balance is necessary, what causes a loss of balance, how to test your horse's balance, and what exercises you can ride to help improve your horse's balance. (Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'How to Improve Your Horse's Balance' and '3 Exercises to Improve Your Horse's Suppleness and Balance' episodes.) ------------- If you would rather read the article on our blog, click here - https://howtodressage.com/troubleshooting/improve-balance-exercises/ 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  Understanding and Using The Dressage Scales of Training: For Every Horse, at Every Level, During Every Dressage Movement. (Including Exercises.)As always, when launching a new book, we reduce the price for those who are happy to grab themselves a copy first. The prices will increase to the RRP on 25th November 2023.  Get it here - https://amzn.to/46FJISX