As the second horse rides the entrance to the test he shows quite a bit of tension, and Janet offers useful strategies for getting the best ride in these circumstances. Debbie helps this Appaloosa rider with being behind the leg. They work on a circle getting him through on the outside rein and reactive to the leg- a great lesson for us all. Debbie recommends that the rider try wearing a spur rather than use a whip when asking him to be more forward. Janet explains how this issue can prevent a rider from advancing to First Level. Debbie works with the first rider on cantering a circle while staying round. When she asks the rider to pet him he stretches and becomes rounder. They continue working on using the outside rein and inside leg.
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Training Level 1 and 2 - Part 3
Debbie points out that her horse begins the canter in a good balance and she has to learn to maintain that. Debbie then works with the Appaloosa now that she has spurs. They work on using the inside leg and outside rein rather than going to the inside rein when he comes off the bit. Debbie has...
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Training Level - Part 1
Conrad Schumacher joins DressageTrainingOnline with this symposium beginning with a Training Level horse and rider. He first observes this harmonious pair walk, trot and canter and points out that while they present a nice picture the horse is not through the neck. He explains the use of the fla...
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Training Level - Part 2
Conrad Schumacher - Training Level - Part 2
