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.

A plan is necessary for one to become great at horse riding. Never show up just for the sake and tell the trainers and instructors how limited your time is. Give it your all, and you will leave after mastering the lesson of the day. Do not limit your stay on the ground and let your timetable involving other matters impair your learning.

The horse is your vessel in this case. If you succeed in controlling it, then you are like a great driver who knows how to control their car. Controlling the animal does not get perfect overnight. It takes time and practice. While still mastering the art, you are advised to use the barn walls for support, which will see you managing the control suitably in no time.

Some people have difficulties managing their bodies while they are atop the animal. This can be quite a challenge, and the sooner you deal with it, the better. Therefore, struggle to learn how to make your body respond, balance and make overall coordination that matches the commands given by the brain and the perception the animal makes.

You should learn moves that will make the horse move at different paces. There are times when you need it to speed up and maintain a high steady speed, and there are times you will need it to slow down and move slowly. As instructed, ensure you master the right posture to poise the horse for it to reciprocate as you desire. If you confuse the animal, then you will have yourself to blame since it is docile.

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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