Balance, impulsion, responsiveness - these hallmarks of a well schooled horse are the goals of dressage, a French word for training.

Although a dressage education is often done with an eye toward preparing horse and rider for competition, this systematic approach also serves to improve virtually every dressage horse , regardless of discipline or potential.

101 Dressage Tips offers suggestions for achieving this goal, together with ways to recognize and solve basic and advanced horse and rider problems encountered along the way.

With advice on selecting a dressage horse , stable, and trainer, buying tack and other equipment, taking lessons and clinics, and preparing for and taking part in dressage competitions, 101 Dressage Tips provides practical and encouraging advice for riders at all levels.