Biomechanics coaching for riders, dressage training for all levels and disciplines.

ABOUT THIS SERIES

These courses are aimed at riders who are already established in their basics, but perhaps have areas of their riding and schooling which they would like help with. Because the courses are intensive, combining  theory, private lessons and video feedback, the amount of improvement that can be made in a couple of days often pleasantly surprises riders who come to us for the first time.

The courses are either 2 or 3 days long, with some taking place at the weekend and some during the week. Arrival for all courses is on the previous afternoon between 2pm and 6pm.

COURSE FORMAT (ALL COURSES IN THIS SERIES)

All of these courses begin each day at 8.15 in the morning , with a theory session in the classroom. Many of our course participants have said how useful this is, as the rider gets the chance to understand what they are trying to achieve and how to do it without using precious lesson time to listen to explanations and work things out. Instead we do that on the saddle horse, gym ball or just on a chair, with lots of opportunity to ask questions, and get things clear before getting on your horse!

When appropriate (or requested by the course participants) a short ridden demonstration can form part of the theory session, which can help show how the theory works in practice.

Private lessons of 45 minutes each then take place, with a gap in the middle for lunch. We encourage riders to watch as many lessons as possible as this really does maximise your learning. (If you would find it off � putting to be watched by others, please say. Everyone is usually very supportive though, and would not mind being asked to give some privacy).

A portion of the lesson will be videoed, to be shown during the last session of the afternoon, which again takes place in the classroom.

COURSE INFORMATION

HELP ME TO MAINTAIN A SOFTER OUTLINE

This course will appeal to riders who want more consistency in their horse's outline. So often the rider has glimpses of really good moments, only to find that they can't keep it all the time.

Many riders also know that they don't want to use the reins as much as they do to position the horse's head and neck, as they know that roundness should come from behind.

This is really one Dressage Secret that is easy when you know HOW!

Let me show you a more sympathetic way of achieving what you want no pulling, fighting or resisting guaranteed!

HELP ME TO IMPROVE MY TRANSITIONS

Transitions are the bug-bear for many riders. Whether it is halting square, staying round in downwards transitions or getting the right response to a light leg aid in the upwards transitions, the attention to detail in this course will help you find the answers you need to give you fluent, obedient transitions.

On the morning of day two, the theory is linked to the practice in a demonstration of how to time, ask for and perform good transitions in the novice level horse.

With the daily theory sessions, private lessons and video feedback, you will have a real all-round knowledge at the end of this course.

(NOTE if you your main problems are in the trot canter trot transitions, then the 'help with canter leads' course could be the right course for you)