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Nicole Tough Dressage: Training under the discipline of accuracy
Training under the discipline of accuracy Dressage is all about details. NICOLE TOUGH explains how to gain a competitive edge…
For the love of foals
For the love of foals The team at Bendigo Equine Hospital have created quite a stir with their innovative foal…
Protecting future soundness
Protecting future soundness Musculoskeletal disorders end the careers of many equine athletes, but the problem may have its cause in…
Sitting Pretty with David Shoobridge
Sitting pretty We speak to elite dressage rider David Shoobridge about all things Equipe. David Shoobridge, one of Australia’s top…
Social licence and the Five Domain Model
Social licence and the Five Domain Model Following on from last month’s feature, we spoke to DR ANDREW McLEAN on…
The all-important half halt
The all-important half halt The half halt is like a comma in a sentence. If that thought intrigues you,…
Nicole Tough Dressage: Working with Crookedness
Like humans, horses have a dominant side that they prefer to use. The rider’s goal is to achieve suppleness on…
Read MoreTraining Throughness with Nicole Tough
The concept of throughness can be a tricky one to grasp, but it should be the goal of all our…
Behind the Shot: Jenny Bray
One of Australia’s top equestrian photographers, MICHELLE TERLATO travels the world capturing equestrian athletes in action. Each month she shares…
Unpacking Impulsion with Nicole Tough
Unpacking impulsion, the fourth step on the Training Scale, is an easily misunderstood concept with multiple layers of complexity, writes…
Going Forward with Nicole Tough
What exactly do we mean when we say forward? National A Level dressage judge and trainer NICOLE TOUGH explains. One…
On the forehand with Nicole Tough
You’ve probably heard that expression countless times. Now top dressage rider NICOLE TOUGH goes deep into the detail. When we…
Tips for a double bit transition with David Shoobridge
How do you know when to transition from one bit to two? RACHEL ROAN spoke to elite dressage rider and…
Nicole Tough on Self-Carriage
Self-carriage: what’s it all about? Top dressage rider NICOLE TOUGH explains what it is and how to achieve it. When…