Old and New Dressage Concepts and Questions for Riders, Trainers, and Coaches
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by the Training Ambassador of the German Equestrian Federation (FN)
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by our Mentees, Clients, and Students.
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What – Where – How – When – Why
Everything Correlates
For the horse to find self-carriage its rider must ride in self-carriage with ultimate control of an independent seat.
“Like Rider like Horse
Like Horse like Rider” (RR)
Timing is Key
Each aid has its own timing for the horse to be able to comply.
A rigid horse indicates a rider who has yet to find an independent seat and feel of footfall and timing.
Biomechanics & Vector Forces
Biomechanics predicts Force Vectors, and only the optimal interplay of these forces prevents injuries.
Conformation enables
but is easily limited by the rider.
“Many riders need horses that can move – few riders make horses that can move.” (RR)
Rider and Horse Interactions
Like an endless figure-eight loop, any positive or negative change anywhere in the circuit influences everything else.
“Like Rider like Horse – Like Horse like Rider” – 1980 © Rivkah Roth DO DNM®