Tag: Trainers Conference Takeaways

Henk van Bergen reminds us that, when bringing back the horse into collection, we need to keep the neck out, not shorten it, when shortening the steps for correct collection work.

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.

David Hunt reminds a rider of the need for constant communication through the contact, and to not wait until the horse does something incorrectly to communicate with them.

The Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference is an invaluable event to attend and learn from, so USDF & YourDressage has you covered with some quick takeaways from the 2023 Trainers Conference.

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!

David Hunt discusses the realization that the more experienced he becomes in dressage, the more he realizes that it is a mental game, and as riders we must engage our horse's mind to get them to buy into what we are asking them to do.

In this clip, Henk van Bergen reminds riders that exercises that both stretch and shorten the muscles are necessary for development. Development and strength will not come from riding in the same frame all the time.