When they go to the canter Laura asks them for counter canter and he offers changes instead.  They patiently continue on the circle in the counter canter while asking for changes in the flexion from left to right.  Laura explains the necessity of rideability and being able to move the shoulders, ...

They next work on the trot with Laura helping her find a trot that is taking the rider forward without being quick.  They work on half pass and  passage, making sure the hind end remains active.

Focus on equitation, work on achieving proper bend with Alex Gerding.

focus on equitation, work on achieving proper bend with Alex Gerding

Isabelle works with this Training Level rider who has trouble keeping her right leg steady. Isabelle works to help this rider feel her seat and uses exercises that allow her to gently play with where she sits in the saddle.

When this pair gets to the canter in their warm up, Debbie has her adjust the balance when the horse falls to the forehand by asking her to carry more weight on the hindquarters. On the long sides they ask for haunches in while keeping the shoulders on the rail, and on center line a little shou...

Colleen Kelly begins her Level 2 clinic by explaining the term Engagement.  She explains that it needs to start with extension, and has the riders demonstrate how she counts head nods to check for regularity in the step. She talks about the difference between rhythm and tempo.

As the demo horses walk they work on creating a bigger walk that shows a bigger head nod.  The next step is to change the rider's position and see if it affects the number of head nods they get between letters.

Colleen discusses how changing the body position altered the tempo of the walk.  She explores how the top level riders change their tempo in movements of the Grand Prix test.  The riders repeat the same exercise at the trot, varying the number of steps with their position.  Colleen explains how t...

They return to the sitting trot and work on extension by giving the reins and then discusses the use of cavaletti.

Colleen has them return to the rising trot while rising with their chest first, then tailbone first to see how the horses move differently.  She explains the importance of the rider being straight.  While in the rising trot, she has them rise with their belly button to either the right or left ea...

Felicitas von Neuman-Cosel coaches a rider with an Iberian horse on feeling the hind legs to encourage a greater lateral step rather than the horse getting quick and short. She also works at canter to get a longer, more relaxed stride with more stretch from the base of the neck. It is easy for Ib...

Elastic Elbows with Gerhard Politz

Effect of the seat and leg on impulsion with Nancy Pugh-Later

Effect of the seat and leg on impulsion with Nancy Pugh-Later

Dr. Moller describes the use of the leg to increase the impulsion and activity of the hind leg. He asks for more relaxation in the back and more self carriage. They go to the trot canter trot transitions, encouraging the horse to open her neck and be light and forward. The horse shows lovely se...

Dr. Moller works with this pair for the first time, and begins by watching them warm up. As they trot, Dr. Moller encourages the rider to sit and ask the horse to go forward when she comes off the contact. He helps her sit more centered in the saddle and keep contact on the reins. They work tra...

Dr. Moller works with this pair for the first time, and begins by watching them warm up. As they trot, Dr. Moller encourages the rider to sit and ask the horse to go forward when she comes off the contact. He helps her sit more centered in the saddle and keep contact on the reins. They work tra...

Discussion of Position and use of the seat - Catherine Haddad Staller

Discussion of Position and use of the seat - Catherine Haddad Staller

Debbie begins her work with this pair by asking for more connection and contact. They supple to the outside to help him find the contact, straightening when he submits. In the canter they continue to work on the contact while making sure he moves off the leg. Watch for great tips on riding from...

Debbie begins her work with this pair by asking for more connection and contact. They supple to the outside to help him find the contact, straightening when he submits. In the canter they continue to work on the contact while making sure he moves off the leg. Watch for great tips on riding from...