Trailer Olympic Event rider and international breeder, Bruce Davidson's Basic Flatwork session. Working outside, Bruce supports a rider as she develops her flatwork. Exercises include schooling ten meter circles, transitions and flying changes.
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Basic Flatwork | Bruce Davidson | PAR...
Part 1: Bruce explains that the horse is wearing German reins as the rider is a younger less experienced student who only gets to ride once or twice a week, and the horse is a fit fresh horse. They warm up, focusing on developing the canter and working on some half pass. Bruce gives constant feed...
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Balance | Sandy Phillips | PART 01
Part 1: Sandy coaches the rider to ride from leg to hand and encourage the horse down into the contact. Offering feedback and advice on achieving a more balanced seat, Sandy illustrates to the rider how this also brings the horse into balance. As the session progresses, the horse becomes more rel...
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Balance | Sandy Phillips | PART 02
Part 2: Sandy reiterates the importance of keeping the horse in front of the rider's leg and moving forward. With good posture in mind, Sandy then works with the rider on walk to canter transitions. They focus on using the seat to collect and balance the horse rather than relying on the reins.
