FEI Level Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/instruction/fei-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 FEI Level Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/instruction/fei-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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]]> The Evolution of Musical Freestyle https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/fei-level/free-freestyle-26785/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0000 http://ci0202779dc0102586 As we gear up for the Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in Fort Worth, top FEI 5* judge and dressage icon Axel Steiner talks about the past, present and future of the musical freestyle.

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]]> Behind the Scenes at the 2026 USDF Trainers Conference https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/fei-level/behind-the-scenes-at-the-2026-usdf-trainers-conference/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:09:00 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=19327 Wish you could be a fly on the wall at the USDF Trainers Conference? Check out our sneak peek of the talented horse-and-rider combinations who participated in this year's conference led by German dressage legends Heike Kemmer and Christof Umbach.

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]]> 2026 USDF Trainers Conference: Meet the Clinicians and Horse-and-Rider Teams https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/fei-level/2026-usdf-trainers-conference-meet-the-clinicians-and-horse-and-rider-teams/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:49:00 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=19312 Renowned dressage pros Heike Kemmer and Christof Umbach headlined at this year's USDF Trainers Conference to offer fresh training and teaching methods to participants and riders.

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]]> Ask the L: Transition Accuracy Expectations Through the Levels https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/ask-the-l-transition-accuracy-expectations-through-the-levels/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:47:18 +0000 https://dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com/news/ask-the-l-transition-accuracy-expectations-through-the-levels/ In this Ask the L, dressage trainer and judge Aviva Nebesky answers a rider's question about exactly where she should make a transition when called for at a specific letter.

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]]> Mastering the Nebulous Half-Halt https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/mastering-the-nebulous-half-halt/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:07:30 +0000 https://dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com/news/mastering-the-nebulous-half-halt/ Dressage rider and trainer Ashley Donadt helps demystify the half-halt by explaining its basic mechanics and how and when to implement half-halts.

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]]> Develop Suppleness In Your Horse for Improved Hind-End Engagement https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/develop-suppleness-in-your-horse-for-improved-hind-end-engagement/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:17:15 +0000 https://dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com/news/develop-suppleness-in-your-horse-for-improved-hind-end-engagement/ Use these tips from Christine Traurig at the 2025 USDF Trainers' Conference to improve your dressage horse's suppleness and help him develop more pushing power.

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]]> 8 Shoulder-In Problems and 8 Savvy Solutions With Janet Foy https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/8-shoulder-in-problems-and-8-savvy-solutions-with-janet-foy/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:43:45 +0000 https://dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com/news/8-shoulder-in-problems-and-8-savvy-solutions-with-janet-foy/ There are eight key mistakes horse-and-rider combinations tend to make as they progress with shoulder-in through the levels. Top dressage judge Janet Foy offers advice on how to fix these common shoulder-in faux pas.

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]]> ‘My Self-Worth Is Not the Centerline’: Behind the Scenes with Heather Bender https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/my-self-worth-is-not-the-centerline-behind-the-scenes-with-heather-bender/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:57:39 +0000 https://dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com/news/my-self-worth-is-not-the-centerline-behind-the-scenes-with-heather-bender/ Heather Bender shares her key takeaways from the 2025 USDF Trainers' Conference and talks about how she aims to inspire other older riders to continue pursuing their dressage goals in our exclusive interview with her.

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]]> Behind the Scenes with Amy Bradley at the USDF Trainers’ Conference https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/behind-the-scenes-with-amy-bradley-at-the-usdf-trainers-conference/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:36:14 +0000 https://dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com/news/behind-the-scenes-with-amy-bradley-at-the-usdf-trainers-conference/ In our exclusive interview with Amy Bradley, the USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist talks about one of her latest dressage partners, I Spy, and shares her key takeaways from this year's conference.

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