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Educational Discussions
Video Discussion # 20: Let's discuss this jumper round!
Questions
Question # 62: I've been doing Training level, and doing well, and then last November we had a fall - my horse caught his leg in an oxer going for the long spot, and we tumbled.
Videos
Video # 25: Laura's lovely new horse presents a problem.
Educational Discussions
Video discussion # 19: Another dressage test with scores and comments!
Lesley's Corner
An Exercise to Help You Find Your Seat Bones
Your seat is the most important aid that you have when riding. When you are able to use your seat effectively, you will find that all of your other aids can be very subtle and refined. This exercise is a great way for you to find your seat bones, and how to keep them pointing correctly downward!
Educational Discussions
Quiz # 3: Rule quiz!
Educational Discussions
Video Discussion # 18: Let's watch this video of Steffen Peters warming up at the World Dressage Masters!
Educational Discussions
Video Discussion # 17: Here is another video of the great Andrew Hoy!
Lesley's Corner
How to Engage Your Core When Riding
Engaged core muscles are necessary to do a good sitting trot, have a nice collected canter, & stay with a horse over a big oxer. It is simply the secret to being an effective & stable rider! Most people are aware of their core muscles, but it can be hard to engage them when riding. Learn how here!
Questions
Question # 61: Could you give me some advice on conditioning goals for each week for getting Henry in shape for the Novice Long Format Three Day Event?
~Lisa's Corner~
Lisa's Blog post # 50
Canter Month is going really well – I think we’re even ahead of schedule! In preparation for Jump a Course Month coming up in April I am doing as much canter work over poles as possible so it was great to have the entire stadium ring to ourselves today - one