As this pair begins with lateral work, Colonel Carde asks them for more lateral flexion so that the rider can see the eye while performing the half pass at the trot. They next collect the trot on the twenty meter circle and move forward to the medium trot with the nose in front of the vertical.

U.S. Olympian Allison Brock observes the warm-up of a rider and mare and gives the rider suggestions for getting more swing in the trot.

The previous work that U.S. Olympian Allison Brock had the rider work on with the mare has resulted in a softer more willing correct trot.

The trot work includes shoulder in, half pass, trot halt transitions and medium trot. They ride the trot section of the PSG test.

Lars watches them warm up and helps get the mare more in front of the leg and pushing. They ride the trot half pass and Lars offers advice on keeping her more into the bit.

Kasey helps this pair find a rounder frame without losing the impulsion. As they move to the canter Kasey encourages the rider to use more leg in her half halts.

Mimi works on bend, connection and impulsion at the trot.

Getting the horse more supple with Hilda Gurney

Scott exercises at the trot arent the standard lateral exercises, and they allow the rider to gain control of the haunches and bend.

This horse and rider are new to each other, and Dr. Moller begins by reviewing the importance of riding the corners. As they go to the canter they get some breaks, and he reminds the rider to use her inside leg to outside rein as in the corners. He requires that the horse does not lean on the bi...

A medium level demo rider now comes into the arena, and Tom plays sample music pieces to demonstrate whether or not they work for this particular horse. The first sample is quite heavy, while the next one is much lighter and works better with this horses' trot work. They try a few more styles of ...

Chrissa works with her student on an 8 year old PRE who is declared for the Pan Am Games for Canada. They begin to warm up and work on keeping the walk soft in the top line and relaxed. The rider uses her pelvis to swing with the horse to keep him from just moving his legs. Chrissa talks about...

Chrissa now has her show us the half pass. They start with a shoulder in to get the outside shoulder up, and then ask for a beautiful half pass. In the medium she increases for only a few steps before asking him to come back to prevent him from running. In the changes they work on keeping him ...

When schooling the canter pirouettes, Chrissa has them first work on quarter pirouettes on a square. Chrissa discusses the use of the inside leg during the pirouette to keep him coming. She gives her a focal point for riding the line in and out of the half pirouette, and they demonstrate some ...

2009 Adequan/USDF Symposium featuring, Jan Brink

2009 Adequan/USDF Symposium featuring, Jan Brink

2009 Adequan/USDF Symposium featuring, Jan Brink

2009 Adequan/USDF Symposium featuring, Jan Brink

2009 Adequan/USDF Symposium featuring, Jan Brink

2009 Adequan/USDF Symposium featuring, Jan Brink

2009 Adequan/USDF Symposium featuring, Jan Brink

2009 Adequan/USDF Symposium featuring, Jan Brink

2009 Adequan/USDF Symposium featuring, Jan Brink