Time for High School: Mastering the Flying Change Time for high school In her five-part series, NICOLE TOUGH looks at…
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Nicole Tough: It’s elementary
It’s elementary Elementary – it’s the kindergarten of the tough stuff! In the second of her five-part series, NICOLE TOUGH…
Nicole Tough: Back to basics
Back to basics This is the first of a not to be missed five-part series in which NICOLE TOUGH looks…
Nicole Tough: A deeper understanding
A deeper understanding Have you ever stopped to consider what instincts drive your horse’s behaviour? NICOLE TOUGH shares some fascinating…
Nicole Tough: The benefits of leg yielding
The benefits of leg yielding Leg yielding has many benefits and should be incorporated into your daily routine, writes NICOLE…
Nicole Tough: The importance of transitions
The importance of transitions It’s all too easy to become complacent about transitions. But they are a training opportunity that…
Nicole Tough Dressage: Let’s talk about the happy athlete
Let’s talk about the happy athlete The happy athlete – what does that mean? NICOLE TOUGH unpicks the concept. Article…
Nicole Tough Dressage: More energy, more passion, more footwork
More energy, more passion, more footwork What does collection mean to you? It’s an important feature of training that NICOLE…
Read MoreNicole Tough Dressage: The Counter Canter
The importance of counter canter The benefits of counter canter are many. NICOLE TOUGH explains her approach to successfully training…
Nicole Tough Dressage: Introducing the double bridle
Introducing the double bridle It takes considerable skill to use a double bridle effectively. NICOLE TOUGH explains why. Dressage riders…
Nicole Tough Dressage: Searching for the one
Searching for the one Buying a dressage horse is not just a financial outlay. It’s an investment in your hopes…
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…
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,…
It’s All In The Transition
It’s all in the transition Never underestimate the importance of transitions. NICOLE TOUGH explains how to get the best…
The Wonders of Warm Up: Nicole Tough explains the all-important warm up
The Wonders of Warm Up The warm up is where we prepare the horse physically and mentally for the…