| PART 1 Respecting the Rider's Proper Form Why is the rider's form so essential to build a rider's skills? Because of relaxation and balance. A rider's position is not a molded form, set rigidly on a horse for the purpose of looking pretty. The rider must position his body in order to follow the horse's movement fluidly PART 2 Aids Communication... A Key to Success The effective use of your aids is the first step to building a willing and responsive horse. PART 3 Developing Natural Balance Throughout this DVD are a great variety of lessons. Turns on the forehand, turns on the haunches, yielding and backing teaches the horse and the rider elementary control of the horse's body position. Many different patterns are used to build your horses flexibility and form. PART 4 On Your Way to Collection In this DVD, your horse continues his training in the snaffle. Building your basics with DRESSAGE PRINCIPLES will teach your horse natural balance and self carriage. It will also get him to relax his mind and body in all 3 gaits. PART 5 Advanced Collection Advanced bending, counter bending, half pass, and counter canter are all built into many exercises to improve your horse's flexibility, suppleness, and coordination. The curb bit is introduced to gain a greater control of the horse's balance. |