Classical Dressage pointers

Some great tips from the Classical Dressage site:


'Ride with an aggressive navel' - Nuno Oliveria (ok that one makes me laugh!)


'The shoulders are  level with each  other and rather than, as is usually described when talking about  position, holding them open and flat back, think of opening the  ribcage from the front as this uses different muscles and lets the  shoulder girdle remain soft and free.'

'Finally, point your toes as far to the front as your conformation allows so you can lie as much of the inside of your leg as possible against the side of your horse. My favourite description of this is the German one of “like a wet dishcloth”. It doesn't cling - it's just there.'

Loving this site.