Adult Dressage Team Sessions
Windmere Dressage
Presents
Adult Dressage Team Sessions
Stanhope Stables
Sunday Evenings 4:30 - 6:00 then 6:00-7:30
These Are Group Sessions
Offering
Level 1: Basic
( Intro: walk, trot)
Level 2: Basic & Intermediate
( Intro & Beginner Training level: walk, trot & some canter)
Level 3: Intermediate
( Training and First Level)
Level 4: Advanced
(First Level and above)
Sessions are semi group sessions, based on biomechanics of riding, theory based discussions, movement development & video analysis. These fun filled sessions will incorporate team work between horse and riders.
Riders are encouraged to check schedule and pick a level appropriate for them. Each level will ride one sunday out of every month starting in December and ending in April. These sessions are progressive and we encourage riders to join us month to month. The schedule of dates and session topics is listed below.
Team sessions are open to all riders whether you have a horse or need a horse appropriate for you. Each session is $60. If you need a school horse there is an additional fee. Auditors are welcome at no fee.
Team Dressage Schedule
2010-2011
Sunday December 19th- Lungeing /In Hand work
Lungeing Exercises for the Rider
To help establish balance, core strength, posture and confindence.
4:30pm-6:00pm
Level 1 & 2
6:00pm-7:30pm
Level 3 & 4
Sunday January 16th- Movements
Differences Between the Basic Movements Used In Dressage Training
4:30pm-6:00pm
Level 1 & 2
20 meter circle, Leg yields, Turn on the forehand
6:00pm-7:30pm
Level 3 & 4
10 meter circle, Shoulder in, Haunches in
Sunday February 20th- Cavelletti Work
To help with the horses physical development, improve mental stimulation, and to improve rhythm between horse and rider.
4:30pm-6:00pm
Level 1 & 2
Transitions
Ground pole exercises on circles
6:00pm-7:30pm
Level 3 & 4
Transitions
Lengthening of Step over ground poles
Sunday March 13th- Musical Freestyle / Quadrille
Working on tempo training, choreography, team work
4:30pm-6:00pm
Level 1 & 2
6:00pm-7:30pm
Level 3 & 4
Sunday April 17th- Judges View From C
Schooling Show
Learn what judges are looking for with the new 2011 Dressage Test, and learn Dressage Test Strategy
Sessions are limited to the amount of riders. Be sure to sign into our guest book early to reserve your spot for this incredible learning opportunity.
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