Third Level Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/instruction/third-level/ Dressage Today is the training and educational resource for dressage riders at every level. Videos and instructional articles offer tips. Fri, 08 May 2026 20:14:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://s3.amazonaws.com/wp-s3-dressagetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/09180459/DT-Favicon-150x150.png Third Level Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/instruction/third-level/ 32 32 The Unwritten Rules of Dressage Test Riding https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/how-to/unwritten-rules-dressage-test-riding-janet-foy/ Fri, 08 May 2026 20:11:08 +0000 http://ci020277a080062586 Do you understand the tacit "rules" of riding a dressage test—the ones that aren't in the rule book? FEI and USEF judge Janet Foy offers her insights on the unwritten tenets of test riding to help you maximize your scores.

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]]> The Golden Rules of the Dressage Warm-Up Arena https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/how-to/the-golden-rules-of-the-dressage-warm-up-arena-29955/ Tue, 05 May 2026 17:22:33 +0000 http://ci0202779c80032586 Four top dressage instructors offer their tips and insights on the rules and etiquette of the dressage warm-up arena to help you stay sane amid the pre-test chaos.

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]]> Tips for Training Through Third Level From Hilda Gurney https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/tips-for-training-through-third-level-from-hilda-gurney/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:45:13 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=20084 Learn lessons from a judge's perspective as Hilda Gurney shares her tips for Training through Third Level.

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]]> How Can I Keep My Horse Bending in the Walk Pirouette? https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/fourth-level/horse-bending-walk-pirouette-kristina-harrison-2/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:23:00 +0000 http://ci0202e9cb30002641 Kristina Harrison helps a rider fine-tune her aids and improve her horse's suppleness for the walk pirouette in this reader Q&A.

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]]> Perfecting a Rider’s Upper-Body and Hand Position https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/perfecting-a-riders-upper-body-and-hand-position/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:37:51 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=18247 In this Clinic with Susanne, equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze teaches you how to develop a balanced, soft position and following hands for a more engaged ride.

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]]> Use the Counter-Canter for Uphill Balance and Expression https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/use-the-counter-canter-for-uphill-balance-and-expression/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:11:17 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=17752 In this Ask the L, Aviva Nebesky talks about counter-canter in First Level Test 3, including what judges are looking for and how it's scored.

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]]> Tips to Fix a Crooked Rein-Back https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/tips-to-fix-a-crooked-rein-back/ https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/tips-to-fix-a-crooked-rein-back/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:26:19 +0000 http://ci026d844b200026aa Check out this training advice from dressage professional Linda Schultz

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]]> https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/tips-to-fix-a-crooked-rein-back/feed/ 4 8 Ways to Survive Flying Change Hell https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/8-ways-survive-flying-change-hell-jenna-arnold/ https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/8-ways-survive-flying-change-hell-jenna-arnold/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:29:49 +0000 http://ci026bc6c4f0002686 Dressage professional Jenna Arnold shares tips and encouragement to help you and your dressage horse work through the challenges of learning flying changes.

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]]> https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/8-ways-survive-flying-change-hell-jenna-arnold/feed/ 3 How to Maintain Correct Bend in the Half Pass https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/how-to-maintain-correct-bend-in-half-pass-madeleine-austin/ Tue, 01 Oct 2019 20:26:23 +0000 http://ci0202779dd00b2586 Madeleine Austin explains the "ingredients" of a successful half pass.

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]]> 10 Tips for Better Dressage Trot Lengthenings https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/10-tips-for-better-dressage-trot-lengthenings/ Mon, 09 Sep 2019 14:57:50 +0000 http://ci0202779c00042586 Advice on how to ride an essential dressage training tool: the trot lengthening.

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