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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
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
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
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
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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