Circles are one of the first bending movements that a young horse will learn. They’re also one of the first movements you will ride on a horse that is not fully warmed up. Every dressage test throughout the levels asks you to perform circles of various sizes. And out of all of the dressage movements, a circle is a figure that you will ride more than any other. And yet, the humble circle is one of the most difficult movements for horse and rider to get right. So, in this podcast episode, we will look at the benefits of circles, what makes a good circle, how to ride a good circle, and some of the common mistakes that are made. (Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'How to Ride a Good Circle' episode.) ------------- If you would rather read the article on our blog, click here - https://howtodressage.com/dressage-movements/how-to-ride-a-good-circle/ 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