what is throughness?

I know that Brentina was Debbie McDonald's Olympic horse. What is the "Brentina Cup"? Is there a special "Brentina" test? What is it? I thought I saw a special "Brentina Cup" c …

What is meant by a half-halt? How do I do it?

I have heard Anky described as the "Queen of the Kur"; I think this was during the intro to a freestyle test. What is the "Kur"? Is it just musical freestyle? What does it mean? …

I've heard the word Impulsion used in referring to Dressage. Is this just the same thing as "going forward" or is there more meant by this term?

If a judge gives a "10" on a particular movement, what does that mean practically? Does it mean that there is absolutely no room for improvement? How often does a dressage judge g …

What are quadrilles, pas de deux, and pas de trois?

Exactly how is hyperflexion used in dressage training? I know there was a big controversy with Anky several years ago. Is hyperflexion always "cruelty"? Can an experienced train …

I'm still learning. Why do a lot of horses spook easily? Why do some seem more "well-adjusted" and don't have as much problems dealing with new situations and environments?

I know that CDI shows are upper-level shows. But what does it stand for (if anything) and why are CDI shows upper level shows?

I know there is training level and Level 1-4, what are the other levels and what order are thy in? What is different about each level? What do you have to do in a level that you …

What are the best dressage books? Are there any authors that really know how to communicate?

What makes dressage so special? What makes it different from any other horse sport?

Dressage requires physical conditioning for the rider as well as for the horse. Which exercise regimens or workouts are most compatible with the kind of conditioning required for …

Why isn't Parelli or "Natural Horsemanship" used in dressage?