The 80% is the New 70% in British Dressage The 80% is the new 70% in British dressage, but what does this mean for riders and horses? In this article, you will learn what the scoring system means for each movement, including correct technique and tempo. It will also discuss the Comment section of the […]
What Are the Letters in a Horse Arena?
There are several theories as to why horse arenas have letters, but we know that these letters are used in dressage tests. One popular theory claims that the letters are derived from the Imperial German Court in Berlin during the early twentieth century. The Royal Stables, which housed 300 Kaiser horses, used the stable yard […]
All you should know about horse browbands
Horse bridle has many key elements, which allow the rider to control the horse, however, the browband itself has no functional purpose. It is an element of the horse equipment that is mostly a decoration, which is why there are many attractive models available on the market that sole purpose is to stand out. These […]
How to pick the right dressage girth?
In horse equipment, girth serves as an attachment device – it helps you put the saddle firmly on the horse’s back. In its structure, it resembles an elastic strap with buckles on both ends, which allow you to more comfortably adjust the fastening in such a way that will make it impossible for the saddle […]