This course is designed for the rider who has a strong foundation in Dressage and wants to advance in their Dressage training. It will provide practical experience in learning advanced skills necessary for riding successful upper-level dressage tests. Lecture topics will include knowledge and observation of, the fundamentals of the training pyramid, conditioning/training of the horse needed to compete in upper-level dressage, health and safety issues related to dressage. Lab skills will include improving riders balance, position, seat, effectiveness of aids and training horses to further develop improved gaits through development of better straightness and impulsion, while introducing more collected movements.
Prerequisites
Semester Offered
Fall/Spring