Whether you are watching horse races, show jumping, or even dressage horses’ names often sound like a mouthful. Famous examples include Itot du Chateau, Gostzapper, Hello Sanctos, Ready Teddy,...

Understanding the different dressage levels may seem a little confusing at first, but if you look at them logically and systematically, they make a lot of sense. Dressage levels are a way to...

Horses can be found on every continent in the world, except Antarctica. Despite their diversity, all modern horse breeds are part of a single species called Equus caballus. But where on our planet do...

As a dedicated dressage rider, I cannot tell you how many times people have told me, "But you just sit there, the horse does all the work…” or some other variation. Over the years, I have learned...

Dressage, as defined by the International Equestrian Federation, is "the highest expression of horse training." For the purpose of training, a form of dressage is used by all riders, regardless of...

As every equestrian knows, the horse does not do all the work. Horse riding burns 250 to 700 calories an hour, depending on the style and speed of your riding. But with such an extensive range, it is...