Crystal Forsell
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 142 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 212 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 121 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 122 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
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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Crystal Forsell
Jul 21, 20185 min read
One More Time!
Tips for dressage and horsemanship training. How to keep horses interested in the work.
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