Crystal Forsell

Why the negative comment on a 7 or higher? When I first started showing, I didn’t understand why sometimes I would get a negative comment...

Show them the way. My coach used to tell me this in lessons with young horses long ago. It is an important theme we need to keep in our ridi

In my Facebook Group, Open Minds Dressage (check it out, all riders welcome), We recently began a group challenge with three exercises to...

Have you ever noticed the little nuances in your horse's face? Your horse could be revealing important information about himself. ...

As we are drawing closer to that festive time of year filled with mistletoe and carols, it is also a time for reflection. I know so many...

Foundation vs. Basics As riders, we hear the word, “basics” constantly. How many riders really know what that means and how to apply it?...

One of the harder things to master in training horses across disciplines is knowing when the session is done for the day. It’s a subject...