Step into the spotlight: how to create a dressage freestyle without breaking the bank

Becky Moody pays tribute to Jagerbomb after their Beatles-inspired freestyle at the London International Horse Show 2024.

Freestyle dressage is booming – and you don’t need to be a music whizz or have a fancy app to get involved. Here’s how to create your own dressage freestyle, from picking a soundtrack to building a floor plan that fits your horse.

“We’ve seen a huge increase at the grassroots level – it’s not something to be scared of,” says Tony Hobden of Equidance. “Freestyle should feel less daunting than straight dressage ...