Beginning with the basics of body language, use of the aids, and a discussion of the Training Pyramid, founder of Cowboy Dressage Eitan Beth-Halachmy and veterinarian Dr. Jenni Grimmett then provide guidelines for foundational groundwork and progressive dressage schooling under saddle, such as developing cadence and consistency in the gaits, understanding and requesting correct bend, choosing and using lateral maneuvers, and advancing self-carriage and collection. Find our more in our section on Books.