Saturday, October 31, 2009

Pilates for dressage - riding warmup

1. 100s breathing
2. roll down
3. arm circle
4. saw
5. open chest to sky

corrections: dressage patterns

things to consider in dressage patterns:

1. bend on the circle
2. ask clearly for the canter and short reins stay low
3. canter to trot wait a few strides to begin posting, calm energy
4. walk on a loose rein - still have to steer
5. be aware of Try's tendency to go to the gate, especially at the end

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Sally Swift Centered Riding notes

basics:
1. eyes soft/hard
2. breathing - diaphramatic
3. center
4. building blocks - alignment