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Deirdre Sabo
Sep 17, 20243 min read
The Art of Longeing a Young Horse: Building Focus and Connection
Longing a young horse is an essential skill for any equestrian, providing a foundation for communication, trust, and partnership.
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Deirdre Sabo
Sep 10, 20243 min read
The Core Connection: How Your Core and Pelvis Control the Tempo of a Dressage Horse
n the world of dressage, the relationship between rider and horse is a delicate dance of communication, balance, and control.
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Deirdre Sabo
Sep 3, 20243 min read
The Power of Repetition in Dressage: Building Muscle Memory for Horse and Rider
Repetition is a foundational element in the world of dressage, serving as the key to unlocking precision, harmony, and partnership between..
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Deirdre Sabo
Aug 27, 20243 min read
Mastering the Leg Yield in Dressage: Understanding the Proper Aids
The leg yield is a fundamental movement in dressage that serves as an excellent exercise for developing the horse's suppleness.
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Deirdre Sabo
Aug 19, 20243 min read
The Importance of Thinking About Piaffe at Training Level
As a dressage rider, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of upper-level movements like the piaffe, especially as you work your way
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Deirdre Sabo
Aug 17, 20243 min read
The Importance of Resting your Horse
Why the 48 rest method is what your horse needs.
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Deirdre Sabo
Aug 10, 20242 min read
The "Sitting" Trot
The “Sitting” Position Mastering the art of sitting a horse in dressage requires more than just sitting in the saddle. It demands a deep...
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Deirdre Sabo
Jul 16, 20233 min read
All you need is 20-Meters
Your instructor has had you on the 20-meter circle for the 12 millionth time and you wonder if you will ever see a straight line again. ...
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Deirdre Sabo
May 5, 20234 min read
Set Goals: The Rest Will Follow
This post is a pretty personal one, but one that I was willing to be vulnerable for because it is just not talked about enough. We all...
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Deirdre Sabo
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Positive and Negative Reinforcements
Just as ying needs a yang. Positive reinforcement needs negative reinforcement, but it is not what you think. The Ying Yang is a Chinese...
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Deirdre Sabo
Apr 10, 20233 min read
The Test
What is a dressage "test"? The word "test" inspires fear into so many people, but lets look at the true meaning of testing. A test is...
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Deirdre Sabo
Apr 1, 20233 min read
The "Check Engine Light"
What it means to be "on the bit" and how to accomplish it.
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