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 lengthenings are next, and she points out common errors that occur at this level including lack of transitions in and out and rushing. When they ride the canter lengthening to the 15-meter circle, Janet points out that the down transition should be on the circle. She helps one rider whose horse is falling on the outside shoulder with an exercise of leg yielding a few steps then going straight then leg yielding again.
Up Next in First Level
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Through the Levels, First Level, Part 2
The next movement to school is the canter across the diagonal with the simple change at X. Both horses demonstrate how important it is to be straight, and show the proper number of trot steps for the transition. The center line entrance with a halt and trot off is next, and Janet gives tips on h...
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Through the Levels, First Level, Part 3
They now have a rider perform the First 3 test while Janet scores and gives commentary. She explains how the geometry is so important and can be scored quite differently by judges sitting at different positions. Janet evaluates her ride and offers tips on improving her test. She gives special ins...
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The Young Horse basic training with O...
The Young Horse basic training with Oliver Oelrich
