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Kyra Kyrklund at the 1998 USDF National Symposium

yourdressage - September 14, 2023 0

Kyra Kyrklund instructs a rider on the topic of rider position in this photo from the 1998 USDF National Symposium! Photographer unknown.

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Collection

yourdressage - December 12, 2022 0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZjGgGxy58o In this excerpt from the 1996 USDF National Symposium, Robert Dover rides and works on collection. This symposium featured Robert Dover, Michael Poulin, Hilda...

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Starting Piaffe and Passage

yourdressage - October 17, 2022 0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJiLBLbnC2o In this excerpt from the 2004 USDF National Symposium, Scott Hassler works with a five-year-old to begin training the piaffe and passage. The 2004 USDF...

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The Importance of Rhythm

yourdressage - August 8, 2022 0

Betsy Steiner explains the importance of rhythm in developing the gaits. Filmed at the 1994 National Dressage Symposium. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x17xvL7uLts

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Teaching the Half Halt with Lilo Fore

yourdressage - July 25, 2022 0

Watch as Lilo Fore teaches the horse and rider the half-halt. Filmed at the1993 National Symposium. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTG_1WKzB9E USDF strongly recommends all riders wear protective headgear when...

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Learning Collection Through In-Hand Work

yourdressage - June 13, 2022 0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts0whcJmbJs Scott Hassler demonstrates how to help a horse learn about collection by helping Jeremy Steinberg from the ground. This excerpt was filmed at the...

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Correcting Errors in Flying Changes

yourdressage - May 16, 2022 0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjBa8Nw1K2w 1994 USDF National Symposium featuring Wolfgang Niggli and Betsy Steiner. Watch as they work on correcting issues in the flying changes. USDF members can watch...

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Working from Behind

yourdressage - April 25, 2022 0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1x1DHQypug 1993 USDF National Symposium featuring Lilo Fore and Michael Poulin. Watch as they talk about the importance of working from behind. USDF strongly recommends all...

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Lengthening of the Stride

yourdressage - April 18, 2022 0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjUorIDZYaM 1994 USDF National Symposium featuring Wolfgang Niggli and Betsy Steiner. Watch as they give tips on lengthening of the stride. *USDF strongly recommends all riders...

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Training Level Movements

yourdressage - March 7, 2022 0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_pBHcEuFGE 1997 USDF National Symposium featuring Steffen Peters and Elizabeth McMullin. Watch as Elizabeth addresses Training Level movements; including the centerline and circles. This video excerpt,...