riding Flashcards
could you tell me about the suppleness of the horse you are riding.
the back, loins and tail is relaxed and swinging. no resistance when I give an aid, jaw is relaxed and quiet, shoulders move freely
does suppleness only relate to the left and right bend?
no it is when a horse is relaxed when riding we can tell this by their eyes, ears, mouth and tail and how balanced they are
what is the aid for leg yielding to the right?
inside left leg either on or slightly behind the girth, to move the horse over, outside right leg still to help maintain straightness, left hand has flexion on the poll, outside right hand controls straightness
what is the job of the outside rein?
to maintain straightness and speed of the movement to go forward.
what is the name of the bit you are wearing?
a dutch gag
why did you choose to ride in this bit? and does she respond in this bit?
to have more control, to have more control on the poll pressure. yes
how does she respond to your hand aid in this bit
very well, she listens to me and comes back to me as soon as I apply a little pressure.
why are you working your horse in boots?
to protect the fetlock and to limit fetlock extension
why are you taught to sit in the correct position?
it strengthens the horses posture, to become more balanced
what is the advantage of keeping a straight line elbow bit rein?
it keeps us safe and allows us to drop our shoulders
why does it matter that you sit straight not to one side or the other?
you will lose the straightness in the horse and yourself, to become less balanced.
what is the advantage of the hip and heel being in a straight line?
allows the hips to be more flexible, which gives us an line to allow us to be straight.
can you tell me the scale of training?
rhythm, suppleness, contact, impulsion, straightening, collection
how do you know that your horse is working fowards?
will feel free and wont be tight when you put your leg on
what is tempo?
the speed of rhythm, the time it takes for a sequence of the footfall to occur.
