Helping A Grand Prix Dressage Rider: The Principles Of Training In Action: 

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Brilliant observant

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Which must be addressed through the intersectionality of learning theory and bio-mechanics. The research is pellucidly clear on this.

@@hayekfriedman9078 indeed - but this lesson was not about dressage - it was about the horses psychology, the bio mechanics were not addressed, because the horses head was not in it... the mental outlook was the only idea being shown.

@@hayekfriedman9078 Specialisation in dressage is not what this horse needs at the moment and is why he has ended up here.

@@loredelore7286 exactly! She was rushing specialization training with a young horse who didn't know all the basics yet!

Seems to me it was a human issue primarily!

Right - it could as easily be a plow horse or pack mule problem.

No, it's not a dressage specific problem, I bet that there are a ton of western competitive horses that also suffer from over-management when freshly started under saddle. Instead of just letting them find their own balance under the rider and then only very carefully starting to actively influence their gait, body position etc.

@@petrairene Over management and micro management is endemic in the horse world sadly. People are generally utterly confused as to horses, see it everyday, horses are screaming in emotional pain but they are not being heard.

@@loredelore7286 Dressage is full management of the horses body. That's the reason why it takes at least 5 years to train a Grand Prix horse from scratch. You can't ask this level of body management from the start. You only introduce it when you start working on straightness and collection. You introduce it gently, and in small doses and make sure that the horse is comfortable with it. The first two years is just to find balance, develop strength, get good tempo changes installed. And then if the horse is happily doing this it will not have a problem to start straightness, lateral work, collecting etc. The sign of a well trained dressage horse is the willingness and ability to do what you ask.

@@petrairene Very well said indeed.

Hello beautiful, how are you doing??

Hope you're doing great?

B G - yes, me too. Also, that horse named Oscar ♥️♥️♥️🐴♥️♥️

Warwick has done a lot of mindset shifting in his life and that is an awesome example to all of us… if we open to new ways, set our goal to have the best relationship with ourselves and our fellow Earth travelers, then we will find ways that n ring us to those glorious goals of harmony, efficiency, joy, and success that is win win for all involved. There are a few others out there with that same goal and have grown so wise: Klaus F Hempfling is one who embodies a person who has mastered himself and his body language to the point that horses respond almost instantly to his subtle cues. Steven Young horsemanship is another who goes to people all over Wales and the surrounding countries to help resolve issues between horses and people. His gentle respectful corrections of people’s habits, thinking, and actions bring so much change along with his resetting the horse’s mindset. Then we have Think Like a Horse, Rick Gore, who often is asked to review other people’s videos and explain in frame by frame what is is going on in the language of people and horses. One just has to filter out the people bashing of those who he feels are not working with horses in a way that helps, and are causing issues. I would love to see him have as much compassion and guidance for those people to help them turn themselves around too… maybe one day. In the meantime, his horse wisdom is spot on. Add others please and why… Warwick is a treasure amongst the horse people of the world who are opening people’s minds to ways of having harmony between the species!

@@louisegogel7973 These are great recs. Rick Gore is one where I admire his insight on horses but struggle to continue watching because of his venom towards people. I'm interested in watching more by James French, who does a lot of work with connection/peace/compassion with animals, including horses.

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Hello beautiful, how are you doing??

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I was thinking the same thing about her holding the reigns too tightly… but I am a novice really and learning learning learning so much through these, Klaus Hempfling, and Stege Young’s videos. I too saw that when she loosened up, so did the horse.

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I agree. That’s also why he was falling in and out- losing his balance. He was restricted in his neck, dropped his shoulders and then he can’t be straight. When she let go and let him reach he started to swing and be happy and could balance! To me that was the real solution!

Glad you did get it!! I bet you help others to be alert to such issues now.

You dont create energy, your horse already has energy. If he wants to move, and you also want him to move theres no problem at all. If he wants to move and you want want him to, you make it harder for him to move (bend, change of direction, etc just dont stop him yourself). If he stops, you let him be. And finally, if he doesnt want to move but you want him to, make the standing still part hard

A Vs right... so more like a principal for when you are not on the same page. Cant get an indeside to inside feel then you can use some principals to actually get on the same page. I like it...

@@idabrinck-lund8755 exactly :)

How was her body the next day when the horse did a straight circle?

I reckon this would be a judgement call, does being with your horse help you enough during those bad days to make up for the fact that you're not in the best state to be taking care of him? If you have an older seasoned horse who can carry you through it then I would say it's okay, but if you have a younger horse who is easily affected, then I would choose, for the horse's sake, not to ride on those bad days.

Holding the reins super loose- so your hands are basically on the buckle connecting the two reins. Good question

@@makendrasilverman211 Thank you :)

@@lisafoster4468 And thank you both: for the questions and the answer! I learn.

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_WPhkAq2nIA.html Here's part 2.

Hello 👋, how are you doing?

Get her teeth checked. When that's been addressed, if you have the same issue, consider doing her TMJ's...and/or full lameness exam. Make sure you use an actual equine vet THAT DOES upper end competition horses...preferably an older veterinarian. Unfortunately, many veterinarians do not have the knowledge or the experience to do much for you, except run up your bill with diagnostics.

@@HeyWatchMeGo Going to the dentist was the first thing we did before we ever even worked her. Her teeth were absolutely horrible, couldn't even eat grass. Hadn't been looked at in years. Our usual dentist (no sedation, not electrical, at home) could do nothing for her. We had to go to a clinic, hire a trailer company, with sedation and electrical, and it still took an hour on the first appointment. Also had a bloodworm infection of 2000+. That was months ago though, back in June/July. She already had a second check up (went amazing!) And an older vet looked at her mobility both times. (And did a full check the first time, even looking at her eyes etc) First appointment, left front and back weren't pure. We didn't work her at all for 2 months, just put on the 50 kg prescribed she needed, and occasionally walked her on hand. Gave her the feed reccommended by the dentist, and added supplements for her joints. Second check, front was completely solid. Back had a slight pull but she just got a nasty scrape on it the day before out in pasture, which could be the cause. I am allowed to train her every other day, and have done a lot of ground work before ever getting on. (Also to make sure she would walk normally even after excersize, always careful now haha) In conclusion, medical reasons are completely ruled out. However, she was a dressage horse before this oredeal, so she knew nothing about flexing or even proper groundwork etc. She learns super fast though!

You may want to check out this article to be sure you flexing her properly. :) Also this can be done on the ground standing in front of the horse, so you can better monitor for straightness. Good luck! valmontfarms.com.au/index.php/2020/02/27/lateral-flexion-isnt-the-devil/

@@terryst9835 While it did aid on the why, i'm still needing to find a how! How do i unteach improper flexing, and teach the proper?

@@lightblaze460 You may want to watch this video from Warwick. Something else that may help, if you are working from in front of the horse, have a hand on either side of the halter, ask with the right hand to flex right, if the head twists, you can 'hold' it with the left hand and slide your right up her jaw/cheek area to apply a bit of pressure leftwards to straighten the head, in order to keep the ears level. Try to hold it in the right position for up to 10 seconds, but if she can only do it for a few seconds at first, release and reward, and then try again. Initially she may only be able to get her head slightly to the side while maintaining that straightness, but focus on that part and then build the muscle that allows her to go farther to the side slowly over many sessions. Focusing on the 'right' way to do it will eventually overide her old way. Hope that helps! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LgrqCK7arLA.html

I just relistened, and I can hear at 18.50. Check you have both speakers working.

I loose stereo sound there, it turns to mono for me for a minute or so. Then goes back to stereo.