Essential Lessons Learned From Dressage Training Workshops

By Nancy Bailey


Every rider needs to learn and master the necessary tips that can make them better by the day. Whether you are a professional or a newbie, it is essential that you pay attention to your trainers when they are giving some helpful tips that will keep you safe and make you better at horse riding. There are frequent dressage training workshops that are organized, and you need to get your time to attend and learn something new.

Some people may think they know all the information pertaining horse riding, thus do not need to attend the workshops. The most prudent ones will know even a professional may at times forget some basic rule and tip, and thus attending these workshops is important since you will be reminded the details you require and make you much better at the sport.

Having a significant plan and sticking to it is essential in this scenario. When you turn up for training, do not say how you are only riding for an hour and then leave. You need to be sure that you are going to ride and allocate your valid time to the matter. Your timetable matters but you do not need to bring it in between the practice and before you are done with the event.

A person who has mastered the control of the horse is a person a step away from becoming perfect at the sport. This is your essential vessel, and you need to do everything possible to master the moves. Before you acquire perfection, you are allowed and advised to use the walls of the barn to practice controlling the animal, and with time you will be perfect at it.

Your body should always respond to the call you make. You need to coordinate it well such that it is in agreement with the moves made by the animal and the commands your brain offers. Some moves are made in the slightest moment, and one never has time to think. This will end well if the reception your body gives is instant and appropriate.

The horse is required to move at different rates according to situation and occasion. You should know when to make it run faster and when to slow it down. You must as well know how to maintain some steady movement, whether it is at high speed or slowly. Since the animal is a docile one and innocently responds to the command given, it will honestly confuse you if you give the wrong command.

The animal is like a human, and it gets tired at times. As a professional and a good master or mistress, learn the different signs your animal shows to indicate some feeling. When tired, you should let it rest and do not force it to keep running and moving. Learning the personality of this animal is a secret towards having it coming through for you when you really need it.

Finally, you need to know the right posture and position for your saddle. Different moves and occasions call for a change and a suitable positioning of the seat. You should not confuse the positions at different times since it can turn out disastrous if caution is not applied.




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