Tag: Takeaways from Trainers Conference

David Hunt reminds riders that they should be able to ask for inside flexion without the horse falling in off the track in which they are traveling.

In this clip, Henk van Bergen enjoys the positive performance of a horse and rider as they demonstrate both the piaffe and passage.

In this clip, David Hunt reminds us that in order to lengthen the neck, we must engage the hind legs, which follow the front legs, which must follow the mouth.

In this clip, Henk van Bergen discusses that, during training, the horse must be asked difficult, but still manageable, questions in order to see the training effects develop.

The Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference is an invaluable event to attend and learn from. In this clip, David Hunt discusses the positioning of the horse's body in the shoulder-in.

In this clip, Henk van Bergen discusses that the horse must be in good balance in order to be sensitive to the small aids.

USDF and YourDressage has you covered with this series of quick takeaways from the 2023 Trainers Conference, featuring Henk van Bergen, Linda Zang, Lilo Fore, and David Hunt!

In this clip, Henk van Bergen discusses why "better is the enemy of good".

In this clip, David Hunt discusses the importance of analyzing whether you are satisfied with each transition, and gives a mental checklist of things to ensure your transitions are as they should be.

Henk van Bergen discusses the relationship between bend and flexion, and the importance of knowing the difference between the two terms.