Thank you, what I mean by a training mindset is I get on and try and "train" the horse because that is what I am used to, I am on very seasoned horses who know what they are doing and am trying to have them teach me. I have my horse and then I ride a couple of the school masters as well.

I have a loaded question, I have been riding for many years it was just last year I got serious in dressage. I had been doing little bits of it but mostly having fun as a young rider. I helped train a couple naughty ponies so it was an adjustment to come and ride at a more professional dressage barn...

Cross training can be very helpful, I do dressage but have done some jump lessons on the side. I have gained really good body control from the jumping but it can get a little confusing so I recommend doing more dressage then jumping if that's your primary discipline.