Olympic Gold medalist Andreas Dibowski works with a group of riders on the cross country field to focus on longer reins and forward riding. Andreas coaches the riders over tough cross country elements, reminding them of the power of riding forward and the importance of having longer reins to allow this motion.
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Longer Reins, Forward Riding - Part 1
Part 1: Andreas coaches the riders to use their seat to bring the horses back and lower the speed, rather than relying on the hands. As the ride through the water element, he reminds the riders to focus on rhythm and staying in the motion with their horses. The riders work on riding forward and k...
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Longer Reins, Forward Riding - Part 2
Part 2: Andreas offers feedback as the riders jump around the course individually. He works with one rider who is getting pulled out of the saddle on landing as she is keeping her reins too short. He explains that she needs to ride with a longer rein and keep a soft contact, so she can stay in th...
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Longer Reins, Forward Riding - Part 3
Part 3: Andreas works with a rider who has the tendency to stand in his irons, rely on his hands, and create too much pressure in his horse's body. He encourages him to sit deeper in the saddle and ride more from his seat to keep his horse together, and with him into and over the fences. Andreas ...
