Levels
9 Seasons
Find training geared toward a specific level, from Intro to Grand Prix.
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2023 Purpose of the Levels - Introductory Level | Janet Foy
Episode 1
Learn the purpose of Introductory Level and hear of any changes to the tests from FEI 5* Judge Janet Foy.
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2023 Introductory Level Test A | Kari McClain
Episode 2
The 2023 Introductory Level Test A is demonstrated. Judge Kari McClain scores and comments on the test.
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2023 Introductory Level Test B | Kari McClain
Episode 3
The 2023 Introductory Level Test B is demonstrated. Kari McClain scores and comments on the test.
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05:00Episode 4
2023 Introductory Level Test C
Episode 4
The 2023 Introductory Level Test C is demonstrated. Mike Osinski scores and comments on the test.
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02:17Episode 5
Free Walk | Janet Foy
Episode 5
FEI 5* Judge Janet Foy explains the importance of the free walk. The nose should be out in front of the vertical. She explains that riders often keep the horses too low, and they curl, losing shoulder freedom. A judge will look at both the legs and the topline when giving a score for the free walk.
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Hunter Ring to Dressage Ring - Rider Position | Ali Brock | PART 02
Episode 6
Allison helps the rider with her position, emphasizing how important the little details are. They address how riders are more forward on one side than the other. She explains how she controls the tempo without pulling.
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Hunter Ring to Dressage Ring - Canter Work | Ali Brock | PART 04
Episode 7
With Allison help they improve their departs and keep a better connection in the canter. She instructs her on stretching in the trot and then returns to the canter departs from that relaxation.
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Intro Level | Isabelle von Neumann-Cosel
Episode 8
Isabelle helps a rider who has a tendency to override.
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USDF Sport Horse PD Forum - Baby Basics, Stretching | Ingo Pape | PART 01
Episode 9
This young mare shows a very positive, forward ride, and Ingo Pape encourages the rider to ask for her to stretch down more. He talks about inner and outer relaxation, and while the mare is alert, she's totally positive with energy that can be channeled, a great quality in a sport horse. Becaus...
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USDF Sport Horse PD Forum - Baby Basics, Stretching | Ingo Pape | PART 02
Episode 10
They now move on to the canter, choosing the right moment to ask for the depart. Ingo asks that she keep the canter forward, relaxing the topline. When the mare trots, he asks for the up transition while keeping the tempo of the trot. The quality of the canter is wonderful, but the mare strugg...
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14:23Episode 11
Intro Level Test B and C with Q & A
Episode 11
Intro Level test C, see the test ridden and listen to training improvements from Lilo and Gary.
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19:54Episode 12
Position of the Ribcage Part 1
Episode 12
We join this pair as they are trotting in the warm up, and Laura encourages the rider to use his inside leg when she leans in on the circle. She explains that the position of the mare's rib cage affects her balance and asks for him to move it to the outside. Laura has him make the circle sMoll...
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12:54Episode 13
Position of the Ribcage Part 2
Episode 13
Laura has them work on the walk while the mare catches her breath, and gives great tips on riding the transitions from the walk to the free walk. When they return to the trot they perform a shoulder fore. They use counter flexion to bring her shoulders to the inside. Laura helps him correctly ...
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Training the Young Horse | Catherine Haddad | PART 01
Episode 14
Training the young horse with Catherine Haddad
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Training Forward and Straight on a Young Horse | Catherine Haddad | PART 02
Episode 15
Training the young horse with Catherine Haddad
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Training Forward and Straight on a Young Horse | Catherine Haddad | PART 01
Episode 16
Training forward and straight on a young horse with Catherine Haddad
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Training Forward and Straight on a Young Horse | Catherine Haddad | PART 02
Episode 17
Training forward and straight on a young horse with Catherine Haddad
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17:50Episode 18
School of Legerete - Part 1
Episode 18
Nicole Weinauge teaches Jasmine Gray young rider from Australia with a Western Dressage background. She works a six year old Trakehner gelding beginning with ground work. Nicole explains what tack she uses for this work based on the principles of the School of Legerete. The rider unmounted stands...
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06:24Episode 19
20M Circles | Debbie McDonald
Episode 19
20M Circles with Debbie McDonald