Articles

Crookedness in the Equine Body	An article looking at crookedness / staightness in relation to dressage training. NEW
Half Pass	A brief look at which hind leg is the primary working leg.
Moorlands Totilas	Gill, for the Chiltern & Thames Rider magazine, put together this lovely piece about Totilas and his breeding.
In-Hand work	An in-hand video with written explanation of the work being performed.
Arena Craft	Top Tips from the BD Forumites to improve test riding.
Lesson Plan 1	A structure is a good idea for your schooling session.
Is Dressage For Me?	What are the advantages of dressage for you
Lungeing	The art of working the horse on the lunge.
The Work In-hand	A brief introduction to the working of the horse in-hand.
The Riders Position	An explanation of the dressage position
The Riding Arena's	The two sizes of arenas with their markers
Test Figures	Some basic test figures with their dimensions.
The Aids	The conversation between the rider and the horse
The Purity of the Gaits	A guide to the gaits by Simon Battram
The Chain Of Control	Achieve control with the horse
Corners - Its all in the preparation	The Art of riding a good corner.
Straightness and Bending	Some notes on straightness and bending by Simon Battram
'Throughness'	A guide to throughness by Simon Battram
On the Bit?	Outline versus on the bit
Seeking the Truth	Looking at 2 scales of training.
Glossary of Terms	A list of common terms and their meaning.
The Double Bridle	A brief look at the double bridle.