Episode 6 - Balance and flexing/bending + lateral movements
In this episode I will tell you what the purpose is of riding exercises. I will show you how to teach a horse lateral movement and then we show you how to ride these lateral movements with different horses. The goal? The transitions within the paces should be fluent while maintaining the rhythm and with a light and consistent contact.
We're going to teach a young horse to rein-back. Before you can rein-back, you have to be able to halt in a relaxed manner.
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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