PoleDressage Online

01/04/2026

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Something BIG is coming to NTR.

After years of plaiting, re-plaiting, stepping back, squinting, and questioning our life choices over one section that somehow looks different to the rest, we're very excited to introduce the new NTR Plait Perfect Pro.

This clever little tool helps measure plait spacing, section size and, thanks to our new HairCount Technology, even COUNTS the individual hairs in each section for ultra-consistent plaits from poll to wither.

No more “that one looks a bit chunkier”.
No more guessing.
No more emotional damage caused by plait number seven.

Features include:

Precision spacing guide - so each plait sits exactly where it should

Digital HairCount scanner - so you have exactly the same number of hairs in each plait

Symmetry sensor - so one side of the neck doesn’t look like it was done by a different person

Neck curve compensator - so your plaits still look even on weird neck shapes

Panic-resistant grip - so you can keep functioning when you’re already late and mildly feral...

Because 'close enough' is not a strategy.

Coming soon in Black, Turquoise, and Mildly Unhinged 😜.

Be one of the first to get one > https://www.nagstoriches.com.au/ntrplaitperfectpro/

26/03/2026

✨ PoleDressage – Straightness into Halt ✨

This PoleDressage setup can be used for soooo many different exercises and movements and is a fantastic exercise for developing true straightness, balance and control, especially in those final strides into halt

Using the pole box as a visual reference, you can really fine-tune your horse’s alignment and ensure they stay straight through the body - not falling in or out as you prepare to stop

Ride the pattern:
• Begin with a 20m circle at C, establishing rhythm, bend and connection
• Continue down the long side, turn at B and ride straight through the centreline

• From K, ride a leg yield towards L encouraging suppleness and responsiveness to the aids
• At L continue straight towards the pole box

✨ Once at the box, this is where the magic happens ✨

• Aim to halt before, over, or after the poles
• Check that your horse remains straight, balanced and attentive into the halt

Want to progress it?
• Ride 10m or 20m circles before entering the box
• Add transitions — trot, walk or even canter
• Try cantering into the box and halting for a real test of straightness and adjustability
• Approach the box from the centreline or long side to vary the difficulty

This exercise is brilliant for improving focus, responsiveness and rider accuracy, while giving your horse a clear framework to understand straightness

Simple setup… powerful results 🤩
Check out my website for lots of FREE patterns, tips and info:
www.poledressageonline.com


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09/03/2026

✨ POLES for PRECISION … from Leg Yield to Straightness & Power ✨

I’m always going on at my clinics about Leg Yield and how to improve it … I see lots of horses just drift out through the shoulder and lots of wiggly lines following the Leg Yield as riders try to get straightness 😬

This is one of my favourite schooling exercises for improving direction, balance and true straightness after leg yield …

➡️ From K and M, leg yield off the track toward the quarter or centre line ..
The horse must move forward and sideways, not just drift.
The poles give you a clear destination, prevents over-bending through the neck and give you a straight line to ride forwards into ..

Then comes the important part…

🔴 The two poles at X.

After the leg yield, ride straight between the poles in trot or canter or ride EB/BE at extended trot … you can canter these poles also 🤔

Those poles:
• Immediately test your straightness
• Highlight any drifting shoulders or quarters
• Encourage even push from both hind legs
• Help the rider ride forward into both reins

If the horse isn’t truly straight after the lateral work — the poles will tell you

This exercise creates:
✔️ Better focus
✔️ Clearer rider intention
✔️ Improved connection
✔️ Straightness before power

Straightness is the bridge between lateral work and extension - when you control the line, you control the balance … and that’s when the magic happens ☺️
Simple setup. Big results.

PS: the poles in the diagram are for placement only and are not to scale .. you may want to use more poles end-to-end to help with closing your Leg Yield and improving your straightness 😎

14/08/2025

✨💫 UPGRADE COMING 💫✨

Im sorry for the lack of action on .. I’ve had a bit of a battle this year to keep myself and three businesses going 🙄

I’ve almost finished round four of this lot of chemo and hope scans next week produce happy news🤞🤞🤞

I’ll be closing the website down TEMPORARILY while I give everything a good revamp and will be back shortly with a new improved website and loads of fantastic patterns, free goodies and training tips for you and your Equine buddy🐴🥰

Stay tuned 🫣🤠🥰🐴

22/12/2024

➡️Looking for a training method that benefits every horse and rider, no matter your discipline? Enter Pole Dressage—the ultimate fusion of precision and pole work!
Content:
Pole dressage combines the control and focus of traditional dressage with the physical and mental challenges of pole work. Whether you’re a dressage enthusiast, showjumper, or trail rider, pole dressage helps:
* Improve your horse’s rhythm and balance.
* Build trust and communication between horse and rider.
* Strengthen your horse’s muscles while adding fun to your training routine!
It’s not just for advanced riders either—pole dressage is adaptable to any skill level.
CTA: Ready to give it a try? Drop a 🐴 in the comments if you want tips to get started!

25/11/2024

🐴Want a more responsive horse? 🐴

✨Pole Dressage can help!

🐴Training over poles requires your horse to stay engaged and respond to subtle cues from the rider. ✨This heightened responsiveness will carry over into other aspects of your riding, creating a more harmonious partnership. 💥🐴



31/10/2024

✨PoleDressage is a fantastic way to fine-tune coordination between horse and rider.

✨Navigating poles while maintaining Dressage form helps both partners synchronize movements, making transitions smoother and enhancing overall performance.

It’s all about finding that perfect balance! 🎯🐴



24/10/2024

Looking to improve your horse’s flexibility? 🐴🐴🐴

PoleDressage exercises encourage your horse to stretch and bend while navigating poles, helping to loosen tight muscles and increase range of motion.

✨It’s a great way to improve suppleness and responsiveness in your Dressage training! 🌿🐴

Want to try it out? FREE downloads on the website ✨✨✨



16/10/2024

Polework is a fantastic way to strengthen your horse’s hindquarters, which are essential for power and propulsion in Dressage. 🐴🐴🐴

Working over poles challenges your horse to lift and engage those muscles, helping them become stronger and more agile. 🐴🐴🐴

Improve your horse’s overall performance with PoleDressage! 💪🐎

➡️➡️➡️FREE tests available online 😊check it out today and elevate your training to the next level 🐴



12/10/2024

PoleDressage isn’t just great for fitness, it’s also a confidence booster! 🐴🐴🐴By working with ground poles, both horse and rider can gain trust in one another, improving reaction times and decision-making. 🐴🐴🐴Whether you’re working through tricky maneuvers or perfecting your timing, PoleDressage will give you the confidence to tackle any challenge. 🐎💪