On this Open Training Day at Catherine's facility in Loxahatchee, Florida, Catherine shows us a 9 year old mare ridden by one of her trainers. She shows PSG potential, and Catherine leads us through her normal training. They make an unusual start by asking her for half steps early to keep her hind legs active and loosen her loin. She explains that rideability is far more important than conformation or gait and what aids are used for bend and flexion. Catherine gives a very clear description of how to use your seat to collect your horse.
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Consistent Training - Part 2
This segment begins with a demonstration of how Catherine teaches the flying changes. She talks about how the difference between buyers in Germany and the U.S. as well as the fact that she trains horses to be rideable by others and not just her. They next show the mare's extended trot, working ...
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Consistent Training - Part 3
Catherine has one of her other riders get on the mare to show that the training of horse and rider are consistent. She answers questions from the auditors including how she ended up training in Germany.
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Consistent Connection, Part 5
Finally, they school the walk pirouettes with an emphasis on keeping the connection and correct bend.
