Fourth Level Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/instruction/fourth-level/ Dressage Today is the training and educational resource for dressage riders at every level. Videos and instructional articles offer tips. Tue, 05 May 2026 17:22:38 +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 Fourth Level Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/instruction/fourth-level/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> 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 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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]]> George Williams: How Horses’ Hind Legs Work https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/george-williams-how-horses-hind-legs-work/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 16:41:49 +0000 http://ci0202779ce0062586 A horse's hind legs work in three ways: thrusting power, reach and carrying power.

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]]> VIDEO: Janet Foy on the 2019 Fourth Level Dressage Tests https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/janet-foy-2019-fourth-level-dressage-tests/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:37:57 +0000 http://ci024c1dda8000241b In this video, Janet Foy gives an overview of the new Fourth Level dressage tests and responds to audience questions.

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]]> How to Ride Correct Flying Changes on an Overeager Horse https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/how-to-ride-correct-flying-changes-overeager-horse-janet-dolly-hannon/ Tue, 09 Apr 2019 16:56:11 +0000 http://ci0202779dc00a2586 Janet "Dolly" Hannon explains how to help your dressage horse better understand how to perform correct flying lead changes.

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]]> Easy Canter Pirouettes with Morten Thomsen https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/easy-canter-pirouettes-with-morten-thomsen/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:44:35 +0000 http://ci020277a000012586 A popular Danish trainer explains how to teach your horse this complex movement from the walk.

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]]> Improve Use of Weight Aids to Influence the Horse https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/improve-use-of-weight-aids-to-influence-the-horse/ Wed, 03 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000 http://ci02180ea0b0002759 Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques Sabine Anne Irbe and her 14-year-old Belgian Warmblood at the Young Rider level.

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]]> Scott Hassler on Collection with Throughness and Forward Desire https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/scott-hassler-collection-with-throughness-and-forward-desire/ Fri, 15 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000 http://ci02131ab980002703 An international trainer and competitor explains the process behind finding perfect collection.

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