ETHICS AND STANDARDS

  • Control through kindness — harmony, not hierarchy.
  • Transparency — measurable, explainable methods that protect both horse and rider.
  • Longevity — movement built from symmetry, soundness, and trust.
  • Universal standards — a language of dressage that travels from local to international arenas.

COGNITIVE CUES AND DECISION FRAMEWORKS

Dressage Institute uses sports-psychology cues to simplify decision-making under pressure. Each framework offers an internal compass — guiding timing, direction, and feel — connecting biomechanics with mental clarity. These frameworks help riders stay in the right mental loop without distraction or over-analysis.

THE GERMAN TRAINING SCALE — MADE UNDERSTANDABLE

The Training Scale already holds everything riders need; the difference lies in how it’s communicated. Professional riders instinctively understand how each element connects, but most find it hard to put that feel into words. We’ve all heard a coach say “you just have to feel it” — but for many riders, that feel isn’t instinctive yet, and that’s where progress stalls. At the Dressage Institute, we make that invisible process visible. We express the same Training Scale in clear, repeatable steps — not a pyramid to climb, but a living loop that allows horse and rider to think, move, and grow as one.