The Truth About Dressage: When Training Helps Horses and When It Hurts Them
Dressage is built around progressively training a horse to perform movements that show balance, obedience, suppleness, and collection. But some practices used in the sport have created real, documented welfare concerns. After decades around horses, including time watching dressage shows and training sessions, I have learned that the better question is not “Is dressage cruel?” …