Winter might mean mud, dark nights, and frozen fingers, but it's also your biggest opportunity to make real progress. In this Grassroots Show presented by Foran Equine, Nicole Brown is joined by Grand Prix rider, coach, and judge in training Charlie Ward to talk all things winter dressage.

From sharpening up your basics to finding easy wins without an arena, Charlie shares smart, practical ways to build rhythm, suppleness, and confidence so you can head into 2026 feeling ready to impress between the boards.

Highlights:

• Turning the winter months into your secret weapon
• What judges really want to see at each level
• Small changes that make a big difference in rhythm and suppleness
• How to make every session count (even when daylight is short)
• Keeping it fun, focused, and full of purpose all winter long

Guests:

• Charlie Ward - Grand Prix dressage rider, coach, and judge in training with experience across racing, eventing, and top level dressage.

Presented by Foran Equine, part of the Connolly's RED MILLS family.

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