What a fantastic venue this is for United States Dressage Federation Official Page Finals! It's so nice to see everyone hanging out, shopping and having a good time. Stop by and visit us when you're in Vendor Village! | CUatX Tack

Straight from the United States Dressage Federation Official Page Facebook (video now deleted, I think). Comments were turned off… We really cannot deny the fact that there’s a problem in the industry when demonstrations like this where the horse is significantly behind the vertical for the entire shared video are posted directly to the public pages of the very federations involved with the sport. Even if the horse wasn’t ridden like this for the entire demo — the section of footage that the USD

As dressage riders, we need to have a strong core to stay still & balanced while our horse moves majestically beneath us :) Doing dynamic exercises that use your whole torso will help restore the natural biomechanics of your body & enhance your posture and strength. Here are 7 dynamic exercises to help you strengthen your core & improve your balance on your horse. Get the FREE Dressage Rider Fitness Guide that will show you how. • "This is great for finding asymmetry & weaknesses I didn't know I

Lower body training for dressage isn’t about smashing leg day. It’s about building strength that supports your seat, stabilises your pelvis, and keeps your legs quiet in the saddle. This simple sequence focuses on the muscles riders rely on most: • Goblet Squats — build balanced leg strength and postural support • Hip Thrusts — strengthen glutes for a steadier seat • B-Stance RDLs — improve symmetry and posterior chain support • Elevated Single-Leg Bridges — even out seat bone pressure • Fire Hy