Part 5: Catherine explains how the horse has mirrored the rider and has been charging around, while the rider has been riding his mouth rather than his body. By committing to softness and to get on and ride the horse from behind rather than from the mouth, she shares how the rider can move past that. They apply the same principles to trot and canter transition, and Catherine explains how over time, the horse's neck will mimic the riders arms in softness or being strong.
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Quiet Hands - Part 6
Part 6: Catherine demonstrates a simple exercise using a round rope and a post that anyone can set up to improve their contact. The exercise tests rotational and elbow flexibility, and the ability to move the hands without losing contact with the horse's mouth. Catherine uses this exercise to ill...
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Preparation - Part 1
Part 1: Catherine gives a dressage lesson to an accomplished eventing rider and his experienced gelding. She notes right away the quality of the horse, and the riders great connection. Catherine coaches the rider to drop his chin a little and allow his upper body to relax and become more elastic ...
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Preparation - Part 2
Part 2: Catherine works with the rider to improve his shoulder in. She explains that the idea in riding shoulder in is that the outside shoulder becomes much freer, and by positioning the horse the rider allows that shoulder to come forward with a lot more motion. They work on creating elevation ...
