Dressage Clinic
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Posted
by Mara at
5/28/2009 7:23 AM PDT
on Horse Barn
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This week I rode in a dressage clinic with a very well known and respected instructor on the East coast. While I am a Hunter/Jumper rider I value dressage as an important part of my training and fitness program.
We began by working on getting my horse Vanessa to bend in both directions on circles and on serpentines in order to get her to accept the bit fully and connect from my leg. We also worked on adjustability as it is very important as a jumper especially at the upper levels to be able to adjust the horse’s stride quickly and accurately. We finished the session working on the counter canter as well as some shoulder in work.
Throughout the whole lesson Vanessa became more uphill in her carriage, straighter and more through from my leg to hand.
Keep up the hard work!
Mara
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