FEI 5* Judge Janet Foy works with a rider and an Arabian on the basics of training level. In the first part of the lesson, she explains the aids, how they work and how they affect the horse. They focus on circles and straight lines and maintaining the connection with the reins so that the horse bends and softens.
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Training Level Basics Part 2
FEI 5* Judge Janet Foy works with a rider and an Arabian on the basics of training level. In this second part, they continue to work on the connection and steadiness in the trot and also add some leg yield and canter work. They work on the halt transition, adding a slight inside bend and shoulder...
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Training/First Level
FEI trainer Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel works with a Training/First Level rider and this fun, 9-year-old Draft-Cross gelding.
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The Hind-End, Relaxation and Tempo
Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel works with a rider on engaging the hind-end as well as asking for a quiet and relaxed tempo. She has the rider use circles and serpentines to get the mare to use her hind end evenly as well as work with a longer neck for relaxation and overall lightness.
