In Part 4 of the Training Scale series, Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel looks at Relaxation from the rider's point of view. In this video, Felicitas explains how the rider's body has to follow the horse's movement and how positive tension and stability in the rider can help the horse to relax.
Up Next in Training Level
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2019 Training Level Overview
5* judge Janet Foy discusses the new 2019 Training Level tests.
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2019 Training Level, Test 1
In this video, Janet works with this horse-and-rider pair on Training Level, Test 1. We are looking for a horse who is moving freely forward and accepting contact with the bit. But Janet reminds us that the horse doesn't need to be on the bit for Training Level; it's not a requirement.
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2019 Training Level, Test 2
In this video, Janet works with the rider on Training Level, Test 2 and offers "hints from the judge." She reminds us that the halt in Training Level can have some walk steps, but that it needs to be balanced. She also discusses geometry and the importance of riders being accurate.
