The horse in the arena is barely 5 years old. As the pair warm up, Catherine explains how the rider controls the length of stride and asks her to do transitions within the trot. They do some canter work and then Catherine has the rider demonstrate putting her horse in a stretchy trot rather than just letting him do a stretchy trot.
Up Next in First Level
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Straightness First - Part 2
Catherine talks about the walk and the purpose of the bit in dressage, as well as the common mistake of riding with the hands very wide. In the sitting trot she talks about where the rider should sit, and how this rider works on the sitting trot. The rider demonstrates a working trot seat and a c...
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Through the Levels, First Level, Intro
Janet explains that the balance for First Level is the same as for Training Level...a level balance that is not on the forehand. She clarifies what the lengthenings should be at First Level, and then has the demo riders work on leg yields. Janet scores and gives commentary on their rides.
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Through the Levels, First Level, Part 1
Janet explains that the balance for First Level is the same as for Training Level...a level balance that is not on the forehand. She clarifies what the lengthenings should be at First, and then has the demo riders work on leg yields. Janet scores and gives commentary on their rides. The lengtheni...
