Heather Jones Dressage

Heather Jones Dressage Heather Jones British Dressage UKCC3 Accredited Coach
BD Youth Coach & Test Ride Assessor. Caring & personalised coaching with a keen eye on the ground.

I cater to all ages and abilities. Expert support with confidence issues.

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The 20-second checklist I use before a competitive ride says a lot about the ride that’s coming.I’m not looking for perf...
11/08/2026

The 20-second checklist I use before a competitive ride says a lot about the ride that’s coming.

I’m not looking for perfection. I’m looking for early tension, tightness, and the little signs that tell me a horse or rider is starting to hold on.

Simple things. A softer breath. A quieter seat. A moment to check whether the warm-up feels focused or rushed.

That tiny pause can change the whole feel of the session.

If you’d like, I can share the checklist I use.

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Struggling with your outline today?Three small rider tweaks can change how your horse feels through the line. A softer l...
10/08/2026

Struggling with your outline today?

Three small rider tweaks can change how your horse feels through the line. A softer lower leg, a steadier core, and a clearer inside aid often do more than riders expect.

Try one adjustment at a time and notice what happens to your balance, straightness, and connection.

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Most riders treat transitions like a way to get from A to B.That misses the real training value.A transition shows you w...
09/08/2026

Most riders treat transitions like a way to get from A to B.

That misses the real training value.

A transition shows you what the horse is carrying, how clear your aids are, and whether the basics are actually there.

When you use transitions with purpose, they stop being a filler between movements and start becoming a tool for balance, attention, and better communication.

That is where real progress lives.

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Most riders drill the same exercise when the real fix is clearer understanding.If your horse feels resistant, dull, or i...
09/08/2026

Most riders drill the same exercise when the real fix is clearer understanding.

If your horse feels resistant, dull, or inconsistent, the answer is often in the conversation between you, not in doing more of the same.

A more rideable horse starts with trust, precise basics, and a plan that helps your horse understand the ask the first time.

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August is the perfect time to turn vague ambition into a clear training target.If you say, “I want to improve,” it’s eas...
08/08/2026

August is the perfect time to turn vague ambition into a clear training target.

If you say, “I want to improve,” it’s easy to drift through the month without clear direction. If you choose one focus, like smoother transitions, better rhythm, or more consistent connection, your training has a purpose.

That’s where progress starts. Clear goals make it easier to spot what’s working, what needs adjusting, and what to take into your next session.

What’s your August training target?

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07/08/2026

Is your seat doing the work?

A quick rider position check can change how your horse feels underneath you.

When your body is aligned, your contact softens and your balance becomes easier to hold. That gives you a clearer, more connected ride.

Try it next time you school and notice what changes.

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The next 4 weeks of schooling should bring clarity, not more to remember.When you map your work well, you stay focused, ...
06/08/2026

The next 4 weeks of schooling should bring clarity, not more to remember.

When you map your work well, you stay focused, your horse understands the plan, and confidence grows through repetition.

Keep it simple. Pick one main goal, one support exercise, and one thing to check each week so every ride has a purpose.

What are you focusing on in your next 4 weeks of schooling?

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Before you start your August training block, answer these 3 questions first.What is the one thing you want this block to...
05/08/2026

Before you start your August training block, answer these 3 questions first.

What is the one thing you want this block to improve for you and your horse?

What does your horse need from you more of right now: clarity, consistency, or patience?

What will you do after each session so the work keeps building at home?

Riders who make the best progress usually have a clear plan before they pick up the reins.

What is your main focus for August? Share it below.

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05/08/2026

How do you know if your horse is truly through, or just moving in the outline?

The difference is usually in the feel. A horse that is genuinely through stays with you, takes the contact, and carries the work without you having to keep asking.

If you’re unsure, that’s exactly the kind of thing I look for in a coaching session.

What do you find hardest to feel in your own work, through or outline?

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04/08/2026

Softer hands do not always mean better contact.

Sometimes the real issue is that the hand has gone quiet, but the connection has gone with it. In dressage, good contact is clear, elastic, and consistent, not just light.

That’s where good coaching helps. We look at what the horse is actually feeling, then adjust the rider’s aids so the conversation makes sense.

What do you feel in your contact right now?

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