Part 2: William discusses controlling the speed of the gaits while maintaining rhythm for comfortable collection. He offers pointers on each individual horse's areas of success and their weaknesses, as well as tips for the riders position to create better performance. Viewers are guided to understand the process and easily recognize subtle adjustments. William talks through each exercise as riders strive to improve the quality of each movement.
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At Least A Seven - Part 3
Part 3: The riders perform different components of a Dressage test with William offering live feedback and scoring. Viewers receive expert insight in real-time and are able to test their perception and assessment of each movement against William's. Through thoughtful critique William provides the...
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Alignment & Balance - Trailer 1
International rider and coach Asia Thayer works with a rider to bring her resistant horse into alignment and balance. Using the circle as a tool, Asia coaches the rider to use gentle rein aids as much as necessary to be able to move the horse's nose, but never to hold the aid. The horse relaxes a...
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Alignment & Balance - Part 1
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