The stride in the canter is short and Dr. Moller encourages the rider to ride each stride as if it is the first one after the transition. He explains how it is difficult for the horse to maintain his balance without enough jump.

Dr. Moller has the rider think of trotting the horse forward and straight from behind. They show a lovely trot and Dr. Moller asks that the tempo remain consistent. They work for more jump in the canter.

Getting the horse more put together, using corners - Catherine Haddad

Getting the horse more put together, using corners - Catherine Haddad

Getting the horse more put together, using corners - Catherine Haddad

Janet answers questions about where to do transitions during the test as well as addresses the rideability of horses being bred for the show ring. Another question covers the lengthened trot on a short diagonal.

First Level Test 3, Test Demonstrated with commentary. Stretchy circle.

Debbie now answers questions from the auditors about rein contact.  Janet points out that the free walk can be ridden with no contact as demonstrated by the first rider.  She also discusses how she could have given a higher score for the impulsion in the demo ride.  A third question is about whet...

Janet Foy starts by going through the First Level Test 3 test with the rider while offering tips on how to ride the test.   As she rides the test Janet gives scores and comments on the movements.

First Level Test 2, Test Demonstrated with commentary.

They move on to the preparing for the canter after a walk break. They continue asking him to move forward while being soft in the hand. Cesar asks for the same aids for the down transition, making sure it comes from the seat and keeps the hindquarters active. They work on transitions within the c...

They move on to the preparing for the canter after a walk break.  They continue asking him to move forward while being soft in the hand.  Cesar asks for the same aids for the down transition, making sure it comes from the seat and keeps the hindquarters active.  they work on transitions within th...

They move on to the preparing for the canter after a walk break.  They continue asking him to move forward while being soft in the hand.  Cesar asks for the same aids for the down transition, making sure it comes from the seat and keeps the hindquarters active.  they work on transitions within th...

Mr. Torrente gives helpful advice for the first center line and salute. As they move into the trot he asks that the mare be responsive and ridden forward into the walk transition. He points out that doing frequent transitions will help her learn to collect, and that It's essential to use the cor...

Mr. Torrente gives helpful advice for the first center line and salute. As they move into the trot he asks that the mare be responsive and ridden forward into the walk transition. He points out that doing frequent transitions will help her learn to collect, and that It's essential to use the cor...

They move on to the preparing for the canter after a walk break. They continue asking him to move forward while being soft in the hand. Cesar asks for the same aids for the down transition, making sure it comes from the seat and keeps the hindquarters active. They work on transitions within the c...

Developing the basic gaits, creating hind end activity

They ride the trot to an almost walk on a circle and then keep that balance going down the long side. After a walk break they rebuild the energy in the walk and then use that energy to make the extended walk. Nancy covers how to use the aids to make the trot sMoller and what to do if you don't ge...

Lilo Fore teaches Maribeth Absi.

Nancy now asks them to practice expanding and collecting the trot before going to the walk and then the extended walk while keeping the balance even between the front and the back. They do several trot walk transitions concentrating on walking in with his hind legs.