The Left/Right Warm Up
The Complete Guide to Western Dressage
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5m 49s
Tim Christensen has his students demonstrate the left/right drill. He helps them work through the exercise, focusing on round circles, switching the bend, and helping the students support their horse's outside shoulder.
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Lower-Level Gaits and Maneuvers
In this video, Tim demonstrates the left/right drill that he had his non pro riders do in the last video. He shows you exactly what the circles are supposed to look like, and explains why this is a great drill for warming up your horse.
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Working Your Horse Through a Distraction
The rhythm and cadence of every footfall is important in dressage. Tim Christensen explains the origin of dressage and why you need to pay attention to your horse's footfall in Western dressage lower-level gaits and maneuvers.
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An Introduction to Transitions
Watch as Western dressage trainer Tim Christensen demonstrates his technique for working your horse through a distraction.
