Course Description
Anyone who rides competitively wants to improve….not just to win, but to monitor their own progress. It feels good to know that you've done well; it feels great to believe you are getting even better.
You can work harder, ride more, train longer….but sometimes getting better only means you have to be "smarter." This is a course which provides some "insider insights" to how you can improve by knowing more, not working harder or training longer.
Course Outline
1.What Judges Want to See
Technical Precision
Classical Dressage Training
Classical Riding
Presentation
2.Placement in the Ring
Arena Dimensions
Preparation
Visualization
Precision
Practice
3.The "How-To" of Straightness
Importance of Straightness
Circle and Bending Into Straightness
4.Movement of the Horse
Understanding the Meanings of the Movements
Knowing Equine Biomechanics
The Correct Use of Your Aids
Consistency
5.Common Faults and Fixes
How to Correct Common Mistakes
Tips from Top Competitors