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Nicole Tough: Unpacking behind the vertical

Unpacking behind the vertical Behind the vertical is a topic that has attracted hot debate in recent times. NICOLE TOUGH…

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Nicole Tough: Training for the flying change Part 2

Training for the flying change In the second instalment of her two-part article, NICOLE TOUGH explains how to train for…

Nicole Tough: Training for the flying change

Training for the flying change In the first of her two-part article, NICOLE TOUGH explains how to train for the…

Nicole Tough: The dressage mindset

The dressage mindset A positive and resilient mindset is crucial to success in sport, and dressage is no exception. As NICOLE…

Nicole Tough: Graduating to FEI

Graduating to FEI Most dressage enthusiasts are interested in finding a horse within their budget to train to FEI level….

Nicole Tough: Advancing in dressage

Advancing in dressage Moving on to more advanced dressage levels takes patience, consistency and understanding, writes NICOLE TOUGH. Dressage is…

Nicole Tough: Time for high school

Time for High School: Mastering the Flying Change Time for high school In her five-part series, NICOLE TOUGH looks at…

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…

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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…

Saddle Review: Prestige X-Helen

With blocks that follow the horse’s anatomy and a design that allows the rider close contact without hindering movement, this…

Life After Racing: New lives, new stories!

It’s probably fair to say that few horses are as misunderstood as the retired racehorse. Often labelled as difficult, anxious,…

Elizabeth Ballard

At the tender of age of 20, Elizabeth Ballard is on not only the Queensland Young Rider Team for Dressage…

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