Janet explains that the balance of the horse as they perform the movements makes them able to be competitive at that level. She discusses the amount of collection required at PSG as well as the amount of bend needed for the volte. She offers great advice for riding the half pass and finishing it with engagement. The demo rider performs the PSG test while Janet gives scores and commentary.
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Volte, half pass, canter pirouette 3
Janet helps her with the canter pirouettes, first discussing the importance of riding the correct line and show the collection on that line. She suggests the rider lower the neck in the pirouette and using more outside leg to guide him on to the correct line. Janet helps her with the suppleness...
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Uwe Mechlem judging S/Advanced Class
Uwe Mechlem judging S/Advanced Class
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True Lightness at the PSG Level with ...
The rider remounts, and Colonel Carde talks about how the horse must learn to obey the hand and not resist by going up. He gives a wonderful explanation of how to accomplish this, and how important it is to refrain from pulling. He also explains what true lightness is. The horse and rider sh...
