Horses Site
	Susan Hopf BellaOnline's Horses Editor

Active and Passive Riding Aids
How and when you apply your riding aids makes or breaks the level of success with your horse.

Classical Dressage for the Life of Your Horse
Classical Dressage has been around for centuries. Steeped in elegance and tradition new technology is now challenging age old ideas. Whether an experienced rider or a novice we all now must allow science to help direct our training and riding methods.

Half-halt
The half-halt is key to balance and collection - it is not as difficult as it seems.

Rein Effects
How we work with the reins greatly influences the ability of the horse to do as we ask. Are you helping or hindering your horse's response?

Riding in Balance - the trot and canter
Your seat is secure in the walk - now advance to trot and canter

Riding in Balance - the walk
Riding in balance is the gold ring of most riders. Balance involves the seat yes but that is just the beginning.

The Shoulder-In Under Saddle
An overview of the aids of Shoulder-In. This highly valuable movement helps to correct body asymetry which then sets the stage for collection.

Travers/Renvers
Travers/Renvers - Haunches-in/Haunches-out - Haunches-right/Haunches-left: all the same position with different names. Confusing but crtical to your horse's fitness. Read on and we will simplify this amazing exercise.