The stretch circle comes to the Grand Prix: what the new FEI tests change From 1 January 2027, the first big rewrite of the FEI dressage tests in almost two decades asks Grand Prix horses to stretch on a long rein, then be picked up again without signs of resistance. The FEI's Dressage Test…
It is very easy to cover up your horse's straightness or lack thereof by only riding along the arena edge. This is why riding just 'Off The Edge' of the arena is such a revealing exercise. With this exercise, you literally ride on an inside track and use your legs to keep your horse straight on…

