The importance of counter canter The benefits of counter canter are many. NICOLE TOUGH explains her approach to successfully training…
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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…
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…
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…
Why correct contact is critical with Nicole Tough
There’s more to the art of contact than you may think. National A Level dressage judge and trainer NICOLE TOUGH…
What judges look for with Nicole Tough
The Training Scale guides dressage judges from Preliminary to Grand Prix. National A Level dressage judge and trainer NICOLE TOUGH…
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…
An independent seat with Nicole Tough
Honing your seat aid skills is not easy, but to be a good rider it’s essential. National A Level dressage…