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Crystal Forsell
Aug 6, 20242 min read
Dressage Training: Inside Leg to Outside Rein-- Unpopular Opinion 😱
Ok, I’m going to jump on my soap box for a hot minute. Unpopular opinion here: inside leg to outside rein is not the gospel, magic...
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Crystal Forsell
May 28, 20242 min read
Dressage Showing Collective Remarks: Rider Position
This is so important because it can let the rider know when they are presenting the horse well, or part of the problem.
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Crystal Forsell
May 14, 20242 min read
Collective Remarks: Impulsion = Energy and Carrying Power! 💪
Some visual indicators of having good impulsion are the flexion of the grounded hind leg, lowering of the croup (which in turn the whither w
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Crystal Forsell
Apr 21, 20242 min read
Collectives Remarks on Your Dressage Test: Gaits
The gait score is important because it can tell you if there is a problem with a gait, which can indicate a hole in your training.
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Crystal Forsell
Feb 21, 20242 min read
Dressage Levels Explained: Second Level
Moving to Second Level in dressage? Emphasize balance, suppleness, and collection. Non-brilliance moves hold value. Learn more!
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Crystal Forsell
Feb 21, 20241 min read
Dressage Levels Explained: First Level
First Level in dressage demands heightened balance, suppleness, and thrust. Master lengthenings, transitions, and 15m circles for a polished
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Crystal Forsell
Feb 12, 20241 min read
Dressage Levels Explained: Training Level
As written on the USDF tests the purpose of training level is: “To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, by showing...
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Crystal Forsell
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Dressage Levels Explained: Introductory
If you are new to dressage or showing, I’d love to bring some clarity to the different levels for you. I’ll break it down into a new...
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Crystal Forsell
Jul 20, 20231 min read
There Was A Crooked Horse... Goals for a Straight and Sound Dressage Horse
Unwinding the crooked horse for straightness and soundness
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Crystal Forsell
May 16, 20232 min read
How to track your horse’s progress– tips for photographing your horse
Tracking your horse's progress with photos. Tips for taking good photographs.
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Crystal Forsell
May 9, 20233 min read
Relaxation in Dressage Horse, Rhythm v. Relaxation: The chicken or the egg?
Which is most important for riding, rhythm or relaxation?
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Crystal Forsell
Apr 25, 20233 min read
Train and Restore Workshop -- Masterson Method and Equine Posture
Recap of a weekend of learning equine bodywork and posture.
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Crystal Forsell
Jan 6, 20231 min read
Quick Riding Position Tips
Quick tips for your equitation and horse back riding position you can do yourself.
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Crystal Forsell
Dec 8, 20221 min read
Riding Position Checklist
Do you have a checklist for your horseback riding position?
Here are ideas for creating your own dressage riding position list.
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Crystal Forsell
Oct 1, 20222 min read
Tips for body clipping your horse
Top tips for an expert clip job on your horse!
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Crystal Forsell
Jun 2, 20221 min read
Hot Weather Riding Tips
In the northern hemisphere, we are in that season of sun, sweat and popsicles! For some us, the most sand we are going to see is arena...
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Crystal Forsell
May 20, 20221 min read
Understanding Asymmetry in Your Horse
Appreciate your horse's asymmetry through your own.
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Crystal Forsell
Feb 21, 20222 min read
Grace After Time Off
Giving your horse some grace… There are times when your horse will get time off. Chances are, if your horse hasn’t been worked in a week...
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Crystal Forsell
Dec 6, 20212 min read
Allowing Your Horse to Flow with Your Intentions
In my training I always try to show the horse what I want, not what not to do. Same with small kids, if they are doing something you...
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Crystal Forsell
Sep 14, 20212 min read
The Magic in Letting Go
Let it go! Let it go! And by “it” I mean your horse’s face. I see and feel more results in the let go part of the aid than I do the...
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