As well as benefiting the horse, jump position is also a fantastic exercise for the rider to develop their balance and security...

Serpentines are such a fun movement for children to ride!

People learn in different ways. Working out your child’s learning style can really help....

...it pays to teach your young rider the correct way to salute from the start...

In Demi history, I have probably seen the biggest range of marks in those given for the final halt – we’ve had riders score as high as a 9!

This #trainingtip is an extension of our Centre Lines blog from May, and also essential reading if you’re planning to enter our Ice Cream...

What IS ‘progress’? Dictionary definitions say things like “forward or onward movement towards a destination”, "a movement toward a goal..."

Did you know it will still count as off lead in a Green test if you have a 'walker' in the arena? As long as they are not actively leading..

Continuing with our training tips, here are some thoughts on 🌈 Corners 🌈. Corners are where we generally see people making the most...

There's at least two in every test, so it pays to get them right!

There's a saying 'If your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough'. Well this is a dream for me....

Shallow loops - or 'rainbows' as we call them in Demi Dressage - are so often such an under-utilised movement! In a true dressage sense,...

Groundwork can be an extremely valuable part of training, not just 'something to do instead of riding'...

The lockdown has been a tricky time for lots of us. I really feel for the many small business owners and self-employed who are facing...

Or not...! Many people are either unable to see their horses, or are choosing not to ride at the moment, due to the coronavirus lockdown....

... she's definitely ticked off the PE box - no Joe Wicks for us, but lots of running around in the arena with the ponies!

Definition of irony in the horse world right now - slogging through a long wet winter, only to be grounded by a deadly virus when spring...

With our upcoming "Spring Into Action" Prix Caprilli, sponsored by Total Impact Equestrian, I thought it would be a good idea to...

We have a number of competitors who ride their tests in a field - all you need to do is mark out an area the right size and shape....

Hello and welcome to the new Demi Dressage website! I thought I’d start our shiny new blog by answering a couple of questions I have been...