Grand Prix trainer Silva Martin starts by asking this group of riders to warm up as usual and watched the horses and riders walk, trot and canter in both directions. She told each rider to go forward and straight, not sideways, in the beginning, emphasizing that the horses needed to push under with their hind end and that the riders shouldn’t let the horses’ hindquarters trail behind. The riders put the horses together in a more collected outline. Silva instructs them to keep their hands down and ride forward and up from their seat. “When you ride forward, be careful not to push the horse past the steady rhythm. The horse should feel very even and consistent in his stride.”
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Dressage Lessons with Silva Martin, S...
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Leg Yields and Roundness - Part One -...
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Practice Dressage Tests Group 1
Grand Prix dressage trainer Silva Martin coaches three riders through their dressage tests, which include leg yield, medium gaits and shallow loop counter canter. She emphasizes straightness, bending and accuracy of their figures. She gives tips to improve transitions between movements and gives ...
