Janet Brown Foy teaching the correct foundation at the Second Level

Janet talks about the requirements for a Grand Prix horse and makes recommendations on how to bring them along.

Debbie McDonald and Janet Foy, 3rd and 4th level tests ridden and discussed

Debbie McDonald and Janet Foy, 3rd and 4th level tests ridden and discussed

Debbie McDonald and Janet Foy, 3rd and 4th level tests ridden and discussed

Debbie McDonald and Janet Foy, 3rd and 4th level tests ridden and discussed

Debbie McDonald and Janet Foy, 3rd and 4th level tests ridden and discussed

Debbie McDonald and Janet Foy, 3rd and 4th level tests ridden and discussed

Debbie McDonald and Janet Foy, 3rd and 4th level tests ridden and discussed

Debbie McDonald and Janet Foy, 3rd and 4th level tests ridden and discussed

Debbie McDonald and Janet Foy, 3rd and 4th level tests ridden and discussed

On this Open Training Day at Catherine's facility in Loxahatchee, Florida, Catherine shows us a 9 year old mare ridden by one of her trainers.  She shows PSG potential, and Catherine leads us through her normal training.  They make an unusual start by asking her for half steps early to keep her h...

This segment begins with a demonstration of how Catherine teaches the flying changes.  She talks about how the difference between buyers in Germany and the U.S. as well as the fact that she trains horses to be rideable by others and not just her.  They next show the mare's extended trot, working ...

Catherine has one of her other riders get on the mare to show that the training of horse and rider are consistent.  She answers questions from the auditors including how she ended up training in Germany.

Finally, they school the walk pirouettes with an emphasis on keeping the connection and correct bend.

Gary Rockwell, Fourth Level Tests, Training and Q & A

Gary Rockwell, Fourth Level Tests, Training and Q & A

Gary Rockwell, Fourth Level Tests, Training and Q & A

Gary Rockwell, Fourth Level Tests, Training and Q & A

Gary Rockwell, Fourth Level Tests, Training and Q & A

Gary Rockwell, Fourth Level Tests, Training and Q & A

Gary Rockwell, Fourth Level Tests, Training and Q & A

Janet Foy reads through the test for the riders while adding great tips from both Janet and Debbie McDonald on how to ride the movements.

Janet and Debbie go through the ride offering invaluable advice on riding the counter canter half circles as well as the medium canter on the diagonal.  The second rider rides the test, and Janet and Debbie offer instruction that will greatly improve her flying changes and  canter half pass, whil...