Rafael Soto, FEI, Straightness through the shoulder

Rafael Soto, FEI, Rafael works on improving the straightness

Rafael Soto, FEI, Rafael works on improving the straightness

Rafael Soto, FEI, Rafael works on improving the straightness

FEI judge Janet Foy guides these two riders through two of the upper level movements: the trot half pass and canter pirouettes. She provides detailed explanations of the aids needed and discusses what the judges are looking for in the movements.

Janet works with these two upper level riders on the correct bend in the half pass.

Next, Janet explains how to change the bend in the trot half pass zigzag, and stresses the importance of the horse moving off the leg in the movement.

Finally, Janet explains what judges are looking for in a good pirouette, and gives the riders exercises to break down the movement to manageable parts.

U.S. Olympian Laura Graves coaches this young rider who is preparing for her first CDI with a special emphasis on canter pirouettes, tempi changes and the medium and extended trot. If you have struggled with relaxation in the upper level movements or with finding the small steps that lay the grou...

Lateral work to engage the hind leg with Rafael Soto

Lateral work to engage the hind leg with Rafael Soto

Janet Foy now leads a lesson on the new Intermediate level that is a springboard for Grand Prix and part of the medium tour.  She also explains the Adult Amateur classes at the FEI levels. The demo rider then rides the Intermediate A test while Janet offers commentary and insights into the moveme...

Janet gives great advice on how to make the most of your horses' conformation and breeding to create the best scores. She works with her on the pirouettes, starting with doing them in the walk.  They discuss her piaffe and if It's appropriate for this level.

Debbie McDonald offers great tips on how to improve your passage and piaffe. She leads this extraordinary pair through exercises to create a straight, forward and relaxed passage. The total running time of this three-part video is 41:30.

Janet explains Intermediate II and assists from the ground in the piaffe with two horses.

Janet works with both on transitions from piaffe to passage.

This fascinating video gives us the opportunity to watch Jan Bemelmans work with a horse who is running into rhythm problems with his piaffe and passage. The calmness and finesse offered as these difficult movements get better and better through the session is a must see. The total running time o...

Janet explains Intermediate II and assists from the ground in the piaffe with two horses.

Janet works with both on transitions from piaffe to passage.

FEI trainer Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel works to help this rider make her Intermediaire PRE gelding lighter and softer.

Grand Prix, Half Pass, Debbie trains the movement thinking slightly quicker tempo because your always going to lose a bit of tempo due to the lateral reach, so keeping him active is of utmost importance. Think shoulder in, carrying you across the ring, the haunches are secondary and following.

Grand Prix, Half Pass, Debbie trains the movement thinking slightly quicker tempo because your always going to lose a bit of tempo due to the lateral reach, so keeping him active is of utmost importance. Think shoulder in, carrying you across the ring, the haunches are secondary and following.

Grand Prix, Half Pass, Debbie trains the movement thinking slightly quicker tempo because your always going to lose a bit of tempo due to the lateral reach, so keeping him active is of utmost importance. Think shoulder in, carrying you across the ring, the haunches are secondary and following.