Ok I have had him about 2 years and he is going real well. We do have our moments when it goes all wrong and my instructer says its because he has been trained very well in dressage. I'm not expeienced with the dressage thing only jumping which he is great at as well. I have since learnt how to lighten my seat to get a more forward movement but still have trouble getting him moving fluidly...any tips or hints would be great, even a web site that may help thanks
2006-11-18 22:47:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
If youre having trouble with fluid movement, you'll probably find that he has almost been overschooled in his dressage. What you need to do is dont worry about holding him in a frame. Maintain a light, loose contact and encourage him forward in the gate that he is in. Dont ask for anything in that gate and use your seat to control the speed ie lower it (drop your seat) to slow down and lighten it and push forward slightly to speed up. Just forget what he is doing with his head at the moment as that can be corrected later. When jumping, use small jumps and do the same thing. Let him carry himself, not you carry him, and eventually he will come around.
2006-11-19 05:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by BigEasy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well it all depends. Is he not moving fluently or is he behind the bit? Does he move excessively slowly or choppy?
Sometimes dressage horses learn this trick because of artificial aids being used. Its important to teach him correct head and neck position by taking a holistic approach. Put off the jumping for awhile and do some balance excercises (eg. circles, surpentines, etc.). Get him moving correctly befire you tackle the fences. The question is a little confusing because dressage horses are trained to move fluently. Well if u want more suggestios or want to chat horses, add me. my IM screen name is Horseybabe1990. Best wishes.
2006-11-19 16:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by Kimmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are lucky to have bought a horse like what you have said soon you will be accustomedof how he was trained by his former trainor or owner. good luck to you
2006-11-19 06:56:41 · answer #3 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋