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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.

šŸ“Ashford

THE ARENA CLUB QUIZ Ā· Week TwoPop your answer in the comments, no peeking at the replies! Correct answers earn a gold st...
13/10/2026

THE ARENA CLUB QUIZ Ā· Week Two

Pop your answer in the comments, no peeking at the replies!

Correct answers earn a gold star ā­, and the answer is revealed this evening. answer posted out later tonight.

Gold stars go on the leader board, winner revealed at end of week 10.

Tag a fellow rider who needs to see this one.

If you keep drilling the same correction, the real problem usually stays hidden.Straightness improves faster when you fi...
12/10/2026

If you keep drilling the same correction, the real problem usually stays hidden.

Straightness improves faster when you figure out what the horse is actually understanding, then adjust the ask instead of repeating it louder.

That shift changes everything. Less guessing. More clarity. Better work for both of you.

What is your horse trying to tell you right now?

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Before you ask for more collected work, check these basics first.If they are not steady yet, collection will feel harder...
11/10/2026

Before you ask for more collected work, check these basics first.

If they are not steady yet, collection will feel harder than it needs to. The goal is simple. Clear rhythm, soft connection, and a horse that can stay balanced without being held together.

Use this quick check in your next ride:
- Can you keep the same rhythm in every pace?
- Does your horse stay in front of your leg?
- Can you change the frame without losing balance?
- Do transitions feel clear, or do they fall apart?

If the answers are shaky, stay with the basics a little longer.

What is your horse telling you right now?

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11/10/2026

The smallest schooling habit can create tension before the real work even starts.

If the first few minutes feel rushed, unclear, or a little off, your horse is already trying to make sense of mixed signals. That is usually where the connection starts to slip.

A calm, consistent start gives both of you a better chance to work together instead of against each other.

What changes in your ride when you slow the beginning down?

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10/10/2026

Back from Edinburgh with plenty to think about. I sat down with Harry Payne and coaches from across dressage, showjumping and eventing to talk about the one thing that unites every discipline: the welfare of our horses.

Our governing bodies are clear. The horse must always come first. Have a listen šŸŽ§

horsescotland

10/10/2026

We travel so you donā€™t have to. āœˆļø

Two days at the Equine Coaching Masterclass at the Scottish National Equestrian Centre, learning from some of the best minds in coaching.

We covered the latest research on rider decision-making, game-based coaching and what ā€œa good life for a horseā€ really means in day-to-day training. We heard practical, current thinking from across the industry, and weā€™re bringing it straight back to our riders, in the arena and on screen.

A huge thank you to HorseScotland, the Equine Coach Assembly and all of the presenters: Payne, Ledingham, York, Jones, Dunn and Semple, with research presentations from Seals and Andrews.

Coming soon to my YouTube channel: Iā€™m delighted to be pairing up with jumping coach Hudson to bring you flatwork and jumping together, from the arena, the road and events like this one. Follow and like the page to be the first to see it.

Can a horse feel forward and still not be truly through?A horse can feel active and still not be truly through. Sometime...
10/10/2026

Can a horse feel forward and still not be truly through?

A horse can feel active and still not be truly through. Sometimes the legs are moving, but the back is tight and the connection is missing.

That is where the real work begins. Throughness shows up in the rhythm, the swing, and the softness in the contact.

Watch for it in your next ride.

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The judge sees more than the movement itself.Those hidden marks in the early lines, the halt, and the transition can qui...
10/10/2026

The judge sees more than the movement itself.

Those hidden marks in the early lines, the halt, and the transition can quietly shape your score before a comment is ever written.

Thatā€™s why I always coach riders to think like the judge is watching every detail. Straightness, balance, and clarity all matter from the first step.

What part of your test do you want to tidy up first?

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Where it all beganDressage has been my passion for as long as I can remember. Over the years Iā€™ve been lucky enough to w...
09/10/2026

Where it all began

Dressage has been my passion for as long as I can remember. Over the years Iā€™ve been lucky enough to work for some wonderful international riders, including Mette and Michel Assouline, Dane Rawlins and John Lassetter, among others.

Those years taught me more than I could ever put into words. I saw first-hand the patience, the attention to detail and the deep respect for the horse that sit behind truly correct training. Itā€™s that grounding in classical principles that I now bring to every rider I coach.

Iā€™ve never stopped learning. Most recently I became a British Equestrian (BEF) certified coach, holding the Equestrian Coaching Certificate (1st4sport accredited). Iā€™m also currently working my way through the judgesā€™ training system, with further certifications planned for next year.

For me, it all comes back to the same thing: helping horses and riders build real understanding and harmony together, whatever your level or discipline.

If youā€™d like to train together, or bring a clinic to your yard, Iā€™d love to hear from you.

Heather.

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136 The Street
Ashford
TN240NB

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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