Re: RC: Dressage basics--was Re: Hi

[Dave & Abby Bloxsom <cyclone@snet.net>]

> My younger sister does ride dressage,
> and studied under the lady the worked with my old horse, but she doesn't
> have much time to give my much instruction, and I don't have an english
> saddle either.  How does dressager training work with a western saddle?
> 
Beautifully.  My riding program is based totally on classical dressage
principles.  We have about 60% western equipment and, aside from being
"forced" to learn to direct rein, most western-only students we see
hardly notice they're doing dressage until I start giving instructions
by using the letters around the ring.  Then they look at me funny for a
while.

If you go to the instructor and tell her what you want to do, she
*should* be more than pleased to take you on and give you something to
chew on.  If not, you can probably find a more open-minded instructor.

Good luck,
Abby Bloxsom
ARICP Certified Instructor

> >
> >Basically, dressage should be the foundation for every horse's training --
> >EVEN the backyard horse who's owner has zero aspiration for any kind of
> >competition but just wants to do an occasional trail ride.


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