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No matter if my father was training a very young horse, an eventer or a high-performance dressage horse, his training was always based on three principles: • Keep variety in the training • Take small steps • Foster the horse’s personality
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"One of the goals of dressage is to recreate the natural beauty of the horse’s gaits under the rider, so that the horse moves as beautifully under the weight of the rider as he does at liberty. In order to achieve this, the swinging of the horse’s
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If you don't ride a corner properly when in the Dressage ring, whatever movement you have next will be negatively effected.
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The more impulsion you have at any given moment, the more submission you need. And submission is not the same thing as subservience. Submission is the willingness of the horse to follow your instructions.
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"Through the energy of impulsion mobilized from within himself, the horse is now prepared, in his physique & emotional attentiveness, to respond instantly to the slightest indications to change his tempo, posture, direction or gait." ~ Waldemar Seunig
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Horses can easily begin to think that walk time is "break" time if you are not careful. If you want to ensure that you get good scores on your walk work, you have to convince your horse otherwise in your daily work.
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Energy ultimately begins in the horse's mind, not his hindquarters. Make sure you have your horse's mind engaged.
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When riding any lateral movement, keep your eyes pointed to the spot that you want your horse to go to.
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Remember that tension inhibits suppleness. So make sure that you are not trying to force your tense horse to do anything.
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"Not all of us are lucky enough in our lifetime to have great horses. When you do get one, it's just the best feeling in the world." ~ Carl Hester
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Be sure to introduce new exercises and ideas in a slow and progressive manner, so you are building your horse's confidence, and not inviting problems.
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Every time you begin a Dressage test at a show, make sure you think about making a good first impression with a forward, confident center line, and a smile for the judge!
