Brilliant Reflection Farm

05/29/2026

Carl Hester tells us:� “Once you let the horse become heavy on the hand and strong in the bridle, it’s not positive any more, because then there is a block. If you can create what we try to create, without heavy hands, without hanging onto the rein, if you can do it with self-carriage, then it looks beautiful.�https://www.horsemagazine.com/thm/2021/02/balance-self-carriage-and-the-importance-of-rider-position/

05/18/2026

Bridle Path Tack

05/15/2026

https://www.horsemagazine.com/thm/2022/08/is-dressage-heading-in-the-right-direction/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR0HANleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0NnFld2dydGRubDg1VEFHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgLMLDOqrbTSJ9LJrn-yE3UMKORPRFLF5dGVQ07n4PlU-gn288qWkiiUZNoX_aem_nkxVI1rnAvEEQYe3khm8zQ

Is dressage heading in the right direction? Posted on August 26, 2022March 21, 2025 by horsemagazine Christoph Hess – an interview with Christopher Hector The first time I met Christoph Hess was 20, 30 years ago, when Germany was still a very formal place. So I fronted for my meeting with the Dire...

05/12/2026

Do you understand the tacit "rules" of riding a dressage test—the ones that aren't in the rule book? FEI and USEF judge Janet Foy offers her insights on the unwritten tenets of test riding to help you maximize your scores.

05/12/2026

REMINDER - HAPPENING TONIGHT! This is the last call to join us for our next Virtual Education Series webinar, where Jodi Lees and Joan Darnell will be discussing the "Most Common Mistakes in the Show Ring!"

📆 May 12, 2026 - TODAY!
⏰ 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
📍 Webinar held via Zoom

Whether you’re new to competition or looking to refine your performance, this session will help you ride with more confidence, precision, and awareness when it matters most.

Register now at the link below!
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