GP Day 2 Session 2, test ridden & scored, movements schooled with Axel Steiner

The discussion continues with the collected walk through the end of the test. There is a great explanation of how to judge the intricacies of the quick transitions and the qualities of each movement within this test This is an excellent resource for both competitors and judges.

The discussion continues with the collected walk through the end of the test. There is a great explanation of how to judge the intricacies of the quick transitions and the qualities of each movement within this test This is an excellent resource for both competitors and judges.

The discussion continues with the collected walk through the end of the test. There is a great explanation of how to judge the intricacies of the quick transitions and the qualities of each movement within this test This is an excellent resource for both competitors and judges.

Getting quickness behind with Shannon Peters

Getting quickness behind with Shannon Peters

Getting quickness behind with Shannon Peters

Arlene Tuny Page trains gait quality on Grand Prix horse

Part 2: Dorothy works with the riders as they tackle the fences. She makes subtle adjustments to their position while thoroughly explaining the biomechanics behind how the rider and horse's bodies interact. She shares some of the techniques she herself uses, including what she calls the bow flex,...

Germany Helen Langehanenberg works with a developing Grand Prix horse. She asks him to carry his weight on his hind legs in the canter using her weight aids. She moves into the half pass and then works on the flying changes and canter pirouettes.

Helen has already warmed up this talented 8 year old just beginning his GP training. She asks for him to carry his weight on his hind legs in the canter using her weight aids. She adds the canter half pass with transitions within in the gait as she goes across the diagonal. After riding the ha...

After a walk break they return to the trot, checking to make sure he is working off of her weight aid and keeping the rhythm. Helen does a few trot half passes and ends the session with a stretchy trot.

They continue the long-rein exercise at the canter with flying changes, allowing the horse to learn to use his neck for balance in the changes.

When asking for a trot canter“transition on the long rein, the horse kicks out, But they work through this resistance and make this a relaxed transition.

As they repeat the process to the left, they ask for the transition with a light seat until it becomes relaxed. The horse becomes visibly happier and more relaxed.

After they are fully warmed-up, they work the half pass and shoulder in in a light seat with a long rein.

With increased relaxation and trust, they can now work on the half steps, always giving breaks with a long rein asking him to seek the bit.

Catherine, WEG 2010 Reserve Pair, Grand Prix/S Level

Catherine, WEG 2010 Reserve Pair, Grand Prix/S Level

Catherine, WEG 2010 Reserve Pair, Grand Prix/S Level

Catherine, WEG 2010 Reserve Pair, Grand Prix/S Level