transitions

lene performs this exercise with Surf de la Cense. Michel has modified the set-up from the previous exercise to adapt it to this exercise. The Flexy-jumps on the ground are great landmarks to get the rider to stay aware at all times of all the check points.
To Michel, the position and seat movement of the rider Selene, should be taken as a reference for all levels of riders.

Michel teaches Sélène who rides Surf de la Cense. The exercise starts with slower gaits to introduce the path to the rider and horse. The idea is to get the rider accustomed to the track and the flow of the movement at a walk and a trot. The set-up with ground poles marks the path with precision.
To follow Michel’s instructions, Selene doesn’t have a choice but to plan mentally and physically each part of the track ahead of time. She needs to stay mentally active while planning for the next move.
After practising a couple of times at a slower gait, Selene practises at a trot and a canter. Michel adjusts the set-up to favour the correct cadence at each gait.
To Michel, Selene’s work is excellent and should be a reference for any rider. The slow motion sequences of the video are very useful to the viewers to get the correct feel for it.

This lesson is divided in 4 videos;

. Some primary advice to deal with the attitude of a horse who is worried or hot.

. An exercise that will make Alice work on her position when turning and on straight lines.

. Improving Alice’s position and her body movements during the up and down transitions.

. A first ground pole course to evaluate if the rider will be able to control her horse over a course.

This lesson is divided in 4 videos;

. Some primary advice to deal with the attitude of a horse who is worried or hot.

. An exercise that will make Alice work on her position when turning and on straight lines.

. Improving Alice’s position and her body movements during the up and down transitions.

. A first ground pole course to evaluate if the rider will be able to control her horse over a course.

This lesson is divided in 4 videos;

. Some primary advice to deal with the attitude of a horse who is worried or hot.

. An exercise that will make Alice work on her position when turning and on straight lines.

. Improving Alice’s position and her body movements during the up and down transitions.

. A first ground pole course to evaluate if the rider will be able to control her horse over a course.

In the first part of the lesson, Michel teaches Marine how to obtain an effective response to her leg actions. He reminds her of a few basics and in particular what would be the perfect rider’s position in order to be effective while favouring the horse understanding, the good flow of energy and the hind-legs activity. Marine’s position should also be suitable for her self-carriage as well as the one of her horse whether it’s on flat work or over fences.

The driving force is sustained with the continuous connection with the horse’s mouth. During, the second part of the lesson, Michel explains to Marine how to strike a balance between the contact on the horse’s mouth and the movement of the horse’s neck while keeping a steady tension on the reins. The rider can, then, position her horse’s head at the level she wants, with the poll being the highest or in a full neck extension without disturbing her position or the movement forward.

During the third part of the session, Marine has to combine her leg actions and the connection with her horse’s mouth during transitions and canter works. Michel shows Marine the attitude to adopt in priority to prevent the horse from being heavy on the reins, or from getting tense and pulling on the reins.

At the end of the session, Day Dreamer and Marine are in a perfect connection. Day Dreamer is steady in his gaits and responsive to his rider’s aids, ready for a jumping session.
 

In the first part of the lesson, Michel teaches Marine how to obtain an effective response to her leg actions. He reminds her of a few basics and in particular what would be the perfect rider’s position in order to be effective while favouring the horse understanding, the good flow of energy and the hind-legs activity. Marine’s position should also be suitable for her self-carriage as well as the one of her horse whether it’s on flat work or over fences.

The driving force is sustained with the continuous connection with the horse’s mouth. During, the second part of the lesson, Michel explains to Marine how to strike a balance between the contact on the horse’s mouth and the movement of the horse’s neck while keeping a steady tension on the reins. The rider can, then, position her horse’s head at the level she wants, with the poll being the highest or in a full neck extension without disturbing her position or the movement forward.

During the third part of the session, Marine has to combine her leg actions and the connection with her horse’s mouth during transitions and canter works. Michel shows Marine the attitude to adopt in priority to prevent the horse from being heavy on the reins, or from getting tense and pulling on the reins.

At the end of the session, Day Dreamer and Marine are in a perfect connection. Day Dreamer is steady in his gaits and responsive to his rider’s aids, ready for a jumping session.
 

In the first part of the lesson, Michel teaches Marine how to obtain an effective response to her leg actions. He reminds her of a few basics and in particular what would be the perfect rider’s position in order to be effective while favouring the horse understanding, the good flow of energy and the hind-legs activity. Marine’s position should also be suitable for her self-carriage as well as the one of her horse whether it’s on flat work or over fences.

The driving force is sustained with the continuous connection with the horse’s mouth. During, the second part of the lesson, Michel explains to Marine how to strike a balance between the contact on the horse’s mouth and the movement of the horse’s neck while keeping a steady tension on the reins. The rider can, then, position her horse’s head at the level she wants, with the poll being the highest or in a full neck extension without disturbing her position or the movement forward.

During the third part of the session, Marine has to combine her leg actions and the connection with her horse’s mouth during transitions and canter works. Michel shows Marine the attitude to adopt in priority to prevent the horse from being heavy on the reins, or from getting tense and pulling on the reins.

At the end of the session, Day Dreamer and Marine are in a perfect connection. Day Dreamer is steady in his gaits and responsive to his rider’s aids, ready for a jumping session.
 

This lesson is divided in 4 videos;

. Some primary advice to deal with the attitude of a horse who is worried or hot.

. An exercise that will make Alice work on her position when turning and on straight lines.

. Improving Alice’s position and her body movements during the up and down transitions.

. A first ground pole course to evaluate if the rider will be able to control her horse over a course.