The Working Lope
The Complete Guide to Western Dressage
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The free trot or "stretchy circle" is part of the basic and level 1 Western dressage test. im Christensen demonstrates how to ride the free trot correctly and what to work on while you're practicing.
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The Lengthened Jog and Trot
The working lope is a forward moving lope with nice contact. Next is the lenghtened lope where you want your horse lengthen his stride while keeping the same mouth contact.
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Exercise to Lengthen Strides
Tim demonstrates going from a regular jog and trot to an extended. In an extended trot or jog, the judge is looking for a clear change in gate with a noticable difference when you come back to the regular trot or jog.
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Talking Through Lengthening Strides
In this video, Tim gives you some exercises that you can do at home to lengthen your horse's stride. Lenghtening of the trot will be in the Level 1 tests and usually take place on the diagnol line. Tim gives you tips to make your transitions as smooth as possible.
