A common problem when riding circles or schooling in an unfenced field or paddock is ‘falling out.’ Although this fault is more commonly experienced with younger novice horses (because they lack balance), it can occur with any horse at any age and is often caused by the rider not using their...

Through correct and systematic training, you and your horse should naturally progress up through the dressage levels.  Like most riders, you’re probably keen to advance, but it’s important that you don’t rush your partnership and enter a competition at a level beyond your current...

The term 'on the bit' is often wrongly simplified to a horse that has its head tucked in with a rounded neck, i.e., as long as the horse does not have its nose poking out and isn't looking at the stars, then it's 'on the bit.' This is incorrect. 'On the bit' is about much more than your horse's...