Episode 4 – Leg-aids and impulse
In this episode I will tell you how important the timing and the manner of your leg-aid is. If your aid is too strong, you will no longer be able to follow the horse and then it will become
discourage rather than encourage. We also discuss the pitfalls of a protruding leg or the non-stop giving of a leg-aid.
ENG - Dressage | Alex van Silfhout
ENG - Dressage | Alex van Silfhout
Episode 1 – Alex van Silfhout
In this episode I will tell you a little more about myself. I will tell you about how it all started for me. That when I was a little boy I was much rather outside than in school, to my father's annoyance. That I was allowed to go to the pony club if I could stay on the back of the neighbor's Welsh pony. And that I actually started with show jumping...
ENG - Dressage | Alex van Silfhout
Episode 2 – How does a horse learn?
In this episode I will tell you that a horse learns by correcting and rewarding. I will teach you that you have to be very meticulous in the giving of your aids. In this episode we are going to work with a young horse, a hot horse and a lazy horse. And I go deeper into the exterior of several horses.
ENG - Dressage | Alex van Silfhout
Episode 3 – What qualities does a rider need?
In this episode I will tell you about the important qualities of a rider. We are going to look at the ideal posture and seat. I will tell you that a functional seat is not always a nice seat but that it is better than a forced upright seat. We will also go deeper into the mental part. Horse riding is hard work, every day. But most of all you can enjoy it as long as you do it with dedication.
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