Featured Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/featured/ Dressage Today is the training and educational resource for dressage riders at every level. Videos and instructional articles offer tips. Thu, 14 May 2026 19:43:01 +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 Featured Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/featured/ 32 32 Ask the L: Are My Horse and I Ready for First Level? https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/first-level/ask-the-l-are-my-horse-and-i-ready-for-first-level/ Tue, 12 May 2026 17:52:58 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=20232 In this Ask the L, dressage trainer and judge Aviva Nebesky helps a Training Level rider determine if she and her horse are prepared to successfully move up to First Level.

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]]> Register Now for the Dressage Today+ Members-Only VIP Webinar: Rider Biomechanics 101 https://dressagetoday.com/plus/register-now-for-the-dressage-today-members-only-vip-webinar-rider-biomechanics-101/ Tue, 12 May 2026 15:29:00 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=20180 Expert Stephany Fish Crossman explains rider biomechanics and answers your questions.

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]]> Grace in Motion: 7 Dressage Horses to Watch in 2026 https://dressagetoday.com/plus/grace-in-motion-7-dressage-horses-to-watch-in-2026/ Sat, 09 May 2026 14:01:03 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=20256 Meet the superstar U.S. dressage horses to watch at major competitions in the year ahead.

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]]> Dressage Today Podcast: Christian Simonson https://dressagetoday.com/podcast/dressage-today-podcast-christian-simonson/ Sat, 09 May 2026 11:33:34 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=20175 In this special episode, we talk to rising dressage superstar and silver medalist at the 2026 Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final Christian Simonson about his partnership with Indian Rock and what he loves so much about the sport.

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]]> 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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]]> Prep Your Dressage Horse for Long-Distance Travel https://dressagetoday.com/horse-care/prep-your-horse-for-long-distance-travel/ Thu, 07 May 2026 18:35:55 +0000 http://ci0202779c80062586 Four experts offer their top advice on how you can help prepare and acclimate your dressage horse for long-distance travel.

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]]> Dressage Today Podcast: Israeli Rider Na’ama Segev Hasson & Stephanie Ruff https://dressagetoday.com/podcast/dressage-today-podcast-israeli-rider-naama-segev-hasson-stephanie-ruff/ Wed, 06 May 2026 12:30:51 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=20162 In this two-for-one episode, Stephany and Aviva interview former Dressage Today editor and The Horse's Stephanie Ruff about her new podcast "Feeding Horses," as well as Israeli dressage rider, judge and coach Na’ama Segev Hasson.

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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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]]> Submit a Question to Team Prac https://dressagetoday.com/team-prac-experts/submit-a-question-to-team-prac/ Mon, 04 May 2026 18:45:27 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=20273 Team Prac—our group of top trainers—is here to offer useful advice to help you develop a harmonious partnership with your dressage horse.

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]]> Dressage 101: How to Create a Lesson Plan for Each Training Session https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/how-to/dressage-101-how-to-create-a-lesson-plan-for-each-training-session/ Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 http://ci0202779f90022693 It's easy to lack focus when you're not under the direction of your trainer. Hilary Moore Herbert teaches you how to design beneficial lesson plans that will help you and your dressage horse ride with more purpose.

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