You
will Learn how to...
Demonstrate
rider and horse warm-up for flat work as well as...
- Demonstrate
rider's balance, rein contact, and use of seat.
- Correct useage
of dressage whip.
- Discuss and
execute elementary flexion (longitudinal and lateral), and appropriate
collection and extension.
- Ride schooling
figures to include circles, half circles, and straight
lines at each gait.
- Understand
the basic principle of the horse's acceptance of the bit.
- Demonstrate
an effective half-halt.
- Describe
and execute forward impulsion, counter and true bend, with cadence.
- Describe
and execute aids for accurate transitions.
- Discuss the
differences between increasing speed and lengthening stride.
- Correct execution
of center line and various sized circles.
- Discussion
of performance to include knowledge of balance, suppleness, rhythm
and impulsion.
- Demonstrate
effective use of the dressage arena, including corners.
- Begin to
understand basic test strategies and techniques.
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