SCALES OF TRAINING - 6 WAYS TO SUCCEED IN DRESSAGE - (PART 1) | DMA TV EP 341
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- The scales of training are the stepping stones that riders live by when training dressage horses. Over the years and across a number of nations, all who produce and ride horses use these as their 'mantra'. They also form the basis of what judges look for in horses during the test.
In your dressage journey, no doubt you will encounter challenges in your training. Your horse might be having problems with a particular exercise. For example, when asked to lengthen the trot, perhaps his stride becomes faster rather than longer. Or maybe he consistently picks up the wrong lead. For these problems and others, the diagnostic solution lies in the practical use of the Scales of Training. This is made up of six concepts-rhythm, suppleness, connection, impulsion, straightness and collection.
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SCALES OF TRAINING - 6 WAYS TO SUCCEED IN DRESSAGE - (PART 1) | DMA TV EP 341
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I have been riding Dressage for 30 years. You are one of the best I have come across in a very long time. Your explanation of the theory together with the visual of you riding is perfect. So appreciate your help. Look forward to more. 💋
This is so lovely to read - thank you! This is what makes it all worthwhile 💕
Also, have you heard about the free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday? We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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Riding for 32 years you are the BEST explainer I have ever known - it is all clicking - thank you thank you
Thank you :)
Brilliant! Loved this! Again, I've watched this a couple of times now, because the information is so comprehensive, so enormous, & integral, there's simply too much to really absorb, in one sitting! The fact that your knowledge is so extensive & you are so able to articulate & break it now, makes you a riding genius Alicia. Never come across anybody so capable. And the fact that you provide all these videos freely & openly, is amazing & FULLY appreciated! I just love your thinking. Thankyou thankyou thankyou YRS Team, both human & equine members! 👏👏👏😇🐎❤🙏
Bless you! Love that you are enjoying this. Thank you so much!
This was SO great!! Thanks so much. Can't wait for the next one either!!
Thank you so much!! Here's what's more exciting... We are running a FREE pilates for horse riders training with a FREE masterclass at the end of the week!!! You can register here to join!!! www.yourridingsuccess.com/pilatesclass
Right now I am applying your video series tips and tricks to a pretty little flashy chestnut mare = 4 yrs old, 14 hh show prospect, and she is loving all of your tips. I had a great dressage coach years ago, and her voice echoes though my mind while I ride, and now your voice joins her, lol. Your videos remind me of all the details or the how and why she instilled over many lessons, making this training especially easy to follow and understand making the training extremely smooth and successful. as your video series really sets both rider and horse. or in my case a pony, up for success...
I love this so much!
Thx again!!!
Such a lovely comment - thank you! How amazing is it that as we ride around we can have all those words of wisdom swirling around! Keep up the great work! ✨
I have never responded to a video but I felt I really should today. Principally to say thank you so much. I have been riding for many years at a very low level trying to fit riding around my very busy job. I retired two years ago and bought a lovely Dutch warmblood mare with a lovely kind temperament. I have had lessons for years and have only made modest improvement despite trying really really hard. I am just coming back from a 7 month layoff because I had an episode of serious illness and was wondering if I would carry on. I stumbled on to this video and the seat video and my riding dramatically improved in one ride ! I no longer want to give up and honestly think finally I can improve. I and my horse cannot possibly thank you enough.
Thanks so much for your kind words! You are most welcome!
This is so good !!!!! Love love love
So glad you enjoyed it so much! :]
Thank you so much for explaining one of the most important things! Really appreciate it!
You're welcome!! I would love to invite you to our free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday :) We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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So vital. Thank you for explaining so well. Looking forward to part 2!
Glad you enjoyed it! Make sure if you have questions that you send them in also!
Amazing! What a gift to us that you have produced this and made it available!
Thank you! 🧡
I have literally watched this at least 6 times and I find it so helpful and I have honestly taken away something new each time I’ve watched it. Thank you so much for having this channel, it has been one of the best resources for me to learn as a newer rider!
Glad it helped! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!! You're amazing!
I’ve just discovered these videos, and they are literally changing my life! I’ve never heard dressage explained in such a way!
Thank you so much for your kind words! :)
Mind blown. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience
Our pleasure! x
Thanks so much! I'm training my 4 yr. old OTTB; always great to have reminders or outlook 💘 the video
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I have honestly learnt so much from these videos, thank you so so much for helping me and all of the subscribers to have success in dressage. Thank you so much, I have solved so many issues and problems because of these videos and now are doing them greatly, really thank you, and please continue doing these videos as I cannot explain how much they help me :)
Super!! Glad it's helpful! xx
Awesome video! Thank you Alicia! So grateful for this content!
Glad it was helpful! You're soo welcome! xx
Thank you so much, I've never heard such a good and easy to understand explanation!! I feel like I've been enlightened, haha. So sad that I am on vacation right now and unable to ride and put all this new knowledge into practice.. Very excited for the next video!
Thank you so much!! Here's what's more exciting... We are running a FREE pilates for horse riders training with a FREE masterclass at the end of the week!!! You can register here to join!!! www.yourridingsuccess.com/pilatesclass
Just brilliant!!!!! Thank you SO much
Happy you loved it!
You are a great teacher and make it FINALLY easy to understand!! Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Bloody brilliant!! Thank you for a very useful explanation
You're very welcome! xx
You are explaining these terms in a way that I finally understand! I can now better understand my judge’s comments on my tests! Thank you Alicia!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this!
Our pleasure!
Absolutely very helpful, so valuable to have the details, demonstrations, and theory in your videos! Thanks so very much!
Love it, Lucie!! Glad it's helpful! xx
Brilliant :) thank you !
You're very welcome!
Absolutely awesome
Love it! Thank you!
Crazy good helpful explanations !!!!
Love your reply!
Best explanation ever! Thank you ❤️❤️
My pleasure 🤩
This is so helpful! I just realized I have been misinterpreting connection with collection. This is now makes much more sense! Thank you for all the effort
So glad we could help!! This is what makes it worthwhile x
This explanation is brilliant! So clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much! 🐎
Our pleasure xx
The 2 videos of the training scales were so profound and finally described in a way that I could understand. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
One of the best and most succinct explanations I have heard of the first three parts of the training scale.
Wow!! Thank you! So glad you enjoted the video x
Brilliant explanation that I could FINALLY completely understand....thank you.
Yay!! x
Thank you! Verygood explenation
Glad you enjoyed it!
Que bien explicado!!! Genial!!👍😍
Thanks for tuning in!
I learned so much with this session!
Wow! I am so glad to hear it!
Thank you for this video :D !
My pleasure!
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Thank you so much for this video ! :o
You're so welcome!
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This has been SO helpful! I've just begun my "dressage journey" so I feel better equipped & prepared for my next lesson (which will only be my 2nd lesson!). I'm beyond excited and happy to have found you! God bless :)
I'm glad it's been so helpful for you!! I would love to invite you to our free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday :) We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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So brilliantly explained.
Thank you x
Awesome!you explain it so so well!🐴😁from Kensi
YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x
Amazing, I never really understood the scale, I may now be beginning to!!
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Thanks for continuing on. ..
Love this approach.
Love to Natasha too. x
Thanks so Much Liz!
I would love to invite you to our free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday :) We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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You have helped me with several struggles I've had. Thank you
Happy to help!
Hope I could this this twice or thrice 🙈.you just explained everything wonderfully and in very easy way, thnx for sharing your knowledge.and looking forward to part 2🤗
So glad it helped! x
Have you heard about the free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday? We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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Omg thank you so Much for this!!!
I spend a lot of my time in lessons having no idea what my coach is talking about… 😆
I just nod and say yep I understand when I really don’t…
So thank you heaps and heaps 🥰
Glad it was helpful! x
Great video! Love this!!
Glad you liked it!!
Also, have you heard about the free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday? We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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Love it thanks !
You're welcome!! Also, have you heard about the free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday? We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about the free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia this Saturday and so many amazing questions for her to answer we have decided to give away 3 Luxe of London bridle to celebrate!
3 people who attends the masterclass will be chosen to win this Luxe of London Bridle prize pool of over £1500!!
If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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Super explanations and so accessible. Will send this to my students, for added clarification!
YAY!! Glad you enjoyed it x
Amazing! thank you so much for the clear explanation! ❤️❤️❤️
My pleasure!
Here's what's more exciting... We are running a FREE pilates for horse riders training with a FREE masterclass at the end of the week!!! You can register here to join!!! www.yourridingsuccess.com/pilatesclass
Wow I love this, so motivational. My horse was badly lame, tendon issue & had to have an op. After months of rehab i'm enjoying her again & riding her properly. Her strength & suppleness has improved so much. We've had a break through she goes on the bit & is able to propel herself from behind & come up to be more uphill, hard work is paying off & she herself is so comfortable in her way of going :)
Lovely to hear you are back riding with her and the videos are helping. Don't forget to send any questions you might have in for Alicia's q and a's.
🙌THIS is the information, detail & examples that I have been looking for! You are the best! A million thank yous❤️
You're so welcome!
I would love to invite you to our free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday :) We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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The speed of the rythm never changes! What a revelation!
Thank you :)
Brilliantly done, thank you
Thank you!
Have you heard about the free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday? We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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Very helpful concept thank you Alicia! 😁 I would love a video on square halts as I can never feel where her feet are when halting and she always has one of her hind legs resting underneath her.
Hi Emma! Have a watch of this video where Alicia talks a bit about how to get a square halt - ua-cam.com/video/lDr24mpalr4/v-deo.html
Thank you for this very helpful video! I appreciate you so much!! You really do a great job explaining things, I have so many “light bulb going on”moments!!
Glad to hear this! Lightbulb moments are the best 💡
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Wow I love your explanations and am learning so much through these videos! Thank you for posting!
My pleasure!
I would also love to tell you about the free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday :) We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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These are the best videos I think i have ever watched :-) Thank you!
Wow, thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! What was your biggest takeaway?
@@YourRidingSuccess So many takeaways!! Biggest: spending 75% of your time on the lower portion of the scale no matter your or your horses skill level. My four legged child is quite talented (I try to keep up) and it is tempting to spend a lot time working on the 'fun stuff'. I found (i think he did too) my next ride after watching this video more enjoyable, light hearted, fair, fun while focused on lower level of scale staying totally aware of how I could help him/us into the next movement. 🙂 So motivational, encouraging, & supportive videos. Love it! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your biggest takeaways from the videos, Shannon! So glad you're enjoying your ride now more than the last one. We're excited to hear more about your progress!! x
I'm 58 and was in Pony Club as a youngster. It was such a blessing to have that basis. I know these things even though my riding is a bit lacking at this point. My OTTB who is 19 is a perfect fit for me because he and I are just trying to remember when we were better...lol! We actually could fool you into thinking we're pretty proficient on a good day. ♥️
Love this!! Are you enjoying following the OTTB videos with Mowgley?
Do you also want to learn how to stay more still, stable and connected on the horse??!?!!? We are running a FREE pilates for horse riders training with a FREE masterclass at the end of the week!!! Register here!!! www.yourridingsuccess.com/pilatesclass
This was so helpful! Thank you so much! You have an incredible skill in explaining really technical tricky things in a very simple manner. This has made me so motivated to go and implement your theory today! Thank you!
So glad it is helping you!
Have you heard about the free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday? We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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Brilliant explanation! Now I understand!
Glad it helped!
I would also love to tell you about the free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday :) We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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Best explanation of the first three steps of the training scale I've ever heard! Thank you so much.
Wow, thank you for your comment!
I would love to invite you to our free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday :) We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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This was so helpful to understand what each section means.
Thank you so much!! Here's what's more exciting... We are running a FREE pilates for horse riders training with a FREE masterclass at the end of the week!!! You can register here to join!!! www.yourridingsuccess.com/pilatesclass
@@YourRidingSuccess I've already joined and can't wait
Some of the best explanations of suppleness I’ve had yet. Thank you.
So happy you are enjoying it!
Also, have you heard about the free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday? We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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Nothing short of brilliant! You make the fundamental interesting and your enthusiasm is addictive
Thank you for the lovely feedback ✨
Here's what's more exciting... We are running a FREE pilates for horse riders training with a FREE masterclass at the end of the week!!! You can register here to join!!! www.yourridingsuccess.com/pilatesclass
What a brilliant video!! Your explanations are excellent, clear and comprehensible. Thank you so much for putting in so much effort and energy to explain all this, as the training scale is the foundation to good riding regardless the discipline , that's what I believe anyway. Can't wait for the follow-up video!
You are so welcome! 💕
Here's what's more exciting... We are running a FREE pilates for horse riders training with a FREE masterclass at the end of the week!!! You can register here to join!!! www.yourridingsuccess.com/pilatesclass
I love Tash doing the video, but; for me and my learning style you are excellent. I often can’t wait for new videos. Especially when you throw in ones like this. So much information clarified. Just thank you, thank you so very much.
Thank you for your lovely message, so glad it is helping!
I would also love to tell you about the free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday :) We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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Very good
❤️
I got directed to this video with the 4 steps to never bounce around in canter, Super excited to see what I can do to better my dressage!
Fantastic!
This is so helpful! I'm so excited to work on the training scale with my horse 💓
You got this!
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Thank you so so much your videos are the best explained videos on dressage that i can find.
My pleasure!! Are you excited about Part 2 of the Training Scale this week? 🤩
@@YourRidingSuccess yes!
YAY!! Here's what's more exciting... We are running a FREE pilates for horse riders training with a FREE masterclass at the end of the week!!! You can register here to join!!! www.yourridingsuccess.com/pilatesclass
Great video & very useful 😁
Thank you!
Here's what's more exciting... We are running a FREE pilates for horse riders training with a FREE masterclass at the end of the week!!! You can register here to join!!! www.yourridingsuccess.com/pilatesclass
Thank you for explaining this!! I love listening to how people explain things sometimes when I read it, it’s get jumbled and hard to understand
Glad it was helpful!
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Excellent 💕💕💕💕
Thank you so much!! Here's what's more exciting... We are running a FREE pilates for horse riders training with a FREE masterclass at the end of the week!!! You can register here to join!!! www.yourridingsuccess.com/pilatesclass
Thank you for all the info! Looking forward to the next one 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Glad you loved it! Did you have any questions? ✨
@@YourRidingSuccess New to dressage but rode for 30yrs! Loving it and your advice is very helpful. No doubt when I put it to practice I'll have questions 🤣 Thank you for your support 🥰🥰🥰
You're welcome!! Also, have you heard about the free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday? We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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@@YourRidingSuccess That is definitely something I'd be interested in thanks for letting me know 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Sensational… great explanations…
Thank you!! 🙏🏻
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So this video is fantastic! So clear and helpful. Thank you. Best I have ever seen covering this content. I do have one question, I have been trying to look through videos to see if I can find if you have broken it down... but you talked in a video about the "square" of your seat movement when walking vs. Forward and back movement. I have never heard this before and I have been trying to figure it out via trial and error on my own... But it would be super awesome if you could explain that movement or do a video on it. Riding the walk properly is so hard... I find it the hardest... Especially to maintain any overtrack... And the forward... And the contact... And the correct rhythm... I feel like maybe this square thing that you're talking about is what I have been missing. Can you explain the mechanics to me? I would really appreciate it and I think it might help me a ton. Thank you!
Hi Rachel, super question! Firstly I am so glad you enjoyed the training scale video. Excellent questions about the walk and yes we can absolutely do a video demonstrating it but best piece of advice I can give you is the walk IS the hardest pace as it has no natural forward tendency and the horse has the most balance as always 3 legs on the ground so it is more difficult than the trot and canter to influence the horse.
Hi Alicia, I just wanted to tell you that you are an amazing instructor. I am an old dressage rider and also a psychology doctor, I have seen many, many wonderful dressage instructors and I can tell you with absolute confidence that you are a virtuoso(a) trainer or instructor as you may prefer to be called. Thank you for your wonderful lesson. Salud !!!
Thank you for your lovely words, I will show Alicia this as she will love to hear it x
This is great. I have never been able to understand how you know where you are up to. I had just been thinking I might need a new bit because my horse is getting heavier in my hand even though we are progressing. Now I can’t wait for the next video for tips on how I might be able to lift him up in the front to lighten him 👏 thank you so much
Enjoy watching Part 2 when it comes out this week and if you still have any questions make sure you ask!!
I would also love to invite you to our free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday :) We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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Just excellent. So helpful and well articulated! This is so basic but some tips on helping to achieve and maintain rhythm would be great. Thank you!!
Hi Mary, glad you are loving the videos! With the rhythm, do you mean the actual rhythm so ie the even steps or do you mean the speed?
@@YourRidingSuccess thanks so much for responding! I was referring to even steps in w t and c.
I love this so much!
I’ve only recently started researching about the training scale.
Can you offer some tips for exercises to do to help improve rhythm and suppleness?
Hi Sarah! With Rhythm you either have it or you don't! We actually have a playlist on suppleness exercises! You can find it here :] ua-cam.com/play/PLilNDMqFJS_BVrNsd7DVH8jsNt56-xkI-.html
This video just filled in a massive gap in my knowledge, many more gaps to come, and I can’t wait to learn more!
Yes!!! This is what it is all about, so glad you found it helpful. Stay tuned as next week we have Part 2 🤩
Here's what's more exciting... We are running a FREE pilates for horse riders training with a FREE masterclass at the end of the week!!! You can register here to join!!! www.yourridingsuccess.com/pilatesclass
@@YourRidingSuccess On it! 🥳 Thank you!
This type of video is infinitely helpful. I look forward to the next one!!
For rhythm: When you have a horse who has a really stiff, uncomfortable trot when she’s not through, how do you establish a good rhythm without contact? She often evades and sucks back, hollowing her back. Generally we just walk a lot if that happens and de-prioritize trot. It is difficult for me to set her up for success sometimes when her gait is rough because it causes me a lot of body pain, making it tough for me to ride with good form & precision. Thx
Hi Nicole, you need to think as Rhythm as the first step, so establish that first and then comes Suppleness then connection ✨
Awesome, thank you!
I hear you. And, it is so tough to establish a steady rhythm when the horse isn’t using herself properly & when she’s stumbling b/c of that & due to uneven footing.
I would love to invite you to our free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday :) We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
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thankyou!! i just got a rising 5yo, and i understand what the training scale is but i really understood or could find what each step meant in depth, so this is super beneficial to really help me learn exactly what i should be aiming for each ride 🥰
YAY!! I'm glad you find it soo beneficial for you!! Here's what's more exciting... We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about the free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia this Saturday and so many amazing questions for her to answer we have decided to give away 3 Luxe of London bridle to celebrate!
3 people who attends the masterclass will be chosen to win this Luxe of London Bridle prize pool of over £1500!!
If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
bit.ly/3CM0LEF 🤩
Thank you! I knew tempo and rhythm was different but I could figure out what was what!
This is something a LOT of people struggle with! So glad the video helped you to understand ✨
I would also love to tell you about the free Pilates for Riders Masterclass with Alicia happening this Saturday :) We have been getting SOO much positive feedback about it and so many amazing questions for her to answer. If you haven’t already registered for the Pilates for Riders Masterclass use this link -
www.yourridingsuccess.com/pilatesclass
Thank you!❤ looking forwards to part 2🥰 could you perhaps elaborate some on how to train suppleness?😄
Hi Trude! Yes That is a great idea! x
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Fantastic!!
Now some things make more sense! So suppleness is more relaxation though the body?
Thank you again Alicia! More to go work on! 😁😁
That is right! Good luck and make sure you watch Part 2 this week 💕
@@YourRidingSuccess I sure will be 😊
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In my mind you have completed the definition of the half halt in your discussion of contact/connection here. Originally I heard you answer the rider whose horse's head went up in downward transitions. You told her to start asking for the halt on the circle thus employing the half halt and not breaking the horses rhythm. I rode HJ and there was never a discussion of what the half halt is in the horses body (my understanding it was kind of a squeeze of the rein to say - hey horse we are changing gears so pay attention) but with your definition of what one should be looking for in the horses BODY the sit or coming under of the hind end through the engagement of the connected back and from there, yes, a multitude of things that can happen. Am I right? makes far more sense now. Apparently I was lucky when my old understanding worked ha ha or at least I was under the impression it was! Thanks! love your content.
yes!! It's all about checking in with what's happening with your horse and rebalancing if needed
Love these videos! Could you by chance make a video on the horse who is naturally not very forward and how to encourage momentum? Tend to be behind the leg after becoming tired? Building stamina, all the things “lazy, unmotivated horse”
Disclaimer- horse has been fully vetted and had a lameness exam!
Hi Carrie! Have you watched out OTTB series? Mowgley is not naturally forward and Alicia talks about using suppleness to enable him to move more freely, using her body to set his tempo and using quick aids. Try looking at this video and let me know if you have questions ua-cam.com/video/mBIi_O6GVys/v-deo.html 🤩
Thank you! This is amazing! Can you also make videos on how to train each step of the training scale?
Great suggestion and yes, with DMA TV will be covering many of the basic steps of the training scale. If you subscribe to the channel you will receive notifications when we release new videos each week 💕
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Thank you for this! I’m brand spanking new to dressage and my observation is that it seems to be hard to put some of what you’re describing into words (you just kinda “know it when you see or feel it” but language is limited!)! I appreciated the video examples, and sounds like there’s more to come, but I’d love to see really stark differences so it visually makes sense of what you’re explaining. Especially coming off of the Olympics recently and seeing top-notch dressage horses, would like to see what really green horses look like (but I think we’ll also see this as you work with Mowgli too!)! Thanks Alicia and crew for all you do!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you! Yes you are right you will definitely see the process from the start with Mowgley. If you have any questions along the way be sure to ask as Alicia often films an answer or makes a video for you! Don't forget to subscribe too so you receive notifications when we release a video x
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I would love to see this in play on a young horse. I've got many young horses and I'd love to see you show what it looks like when a young is maybe missing areas. This video was very helpful and shows me that I Have a lot to work on now!!! :D
If you follow our OTTB videos you will see how this applies to a horse learning the basics x
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That horse is stunning 😍
Thank you 🤩
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Tranter! Love it!
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omg right? I let out a good giggle at that
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I’ve got a sweet story for you. I’ve been rehabbing my 35 year old pony by using the training scale. I put her on a lead and begin to walk around the arena. I start counting her rhythm by glancing back at her hind legs and then I make a ten meter circle. I started smaller but she’s comfortable at 10 meters. She blows and chews. A real test came when the farrier came and she was comfortable holding her hind legs up for him to trim her feet. I think it had helped her balance! These are exciting changes for the little girl. Thank you so much!
I just realized she would lose her rhythm when I made the circle too small. She keeps her rhythm at ten meters, relaxes and enjoys her self.
Love the progress you and your horse are making!! Keep it up x
You are so good at explaining everything. I also appreciate the visual examples that accompany the verbal descriptions. I find it really hard to learn only by listening to a description if I’m not also doing, but the combination here is key.
Is suppleness in this scale what used to be relaxation?
That's right!
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Thank you so much! My mind is already riding, can't wait to put it to work. Do you have any dressage horse training at ground level? My guy is brand new, but has all the gifts waiting to be perfected.
Hello! We will get back to you on this one x
Show examples of this in lower level horses to make it more relatable. For example what does throughness look like at training level or first level.
If you follow our OTTB series you will see how the basics and Training Scale relate to lower level horses. Are you following Mowgley's journey?
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Really awesome explanation! It’s going to be super insightful to see you riding the younger horses and talking about the training scale. Some great practical tips here which I feel is often lacking. I often find myself understanding the training scale but not knowing what to actually do (exercises, aids, etc.) when I’m riding to work on the training scale or solve problems I might be having, so it would be great to keep hearing those real world things!
Thank you! Yes keep following the OTTB Mowgley's journey for sure as you will see how a young horse progresses through the Training Scale and hopefully this will help you with your horse ✨
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Tysm for this vid, for next video idea can U PLEASE teach us how to cut our haorses mane tail and forlock because I need to do it on my horse but I'm wayyyy to scared😂
This is a great suggestion for a future video! Cutting the mane so it looks nice is an art!!! Stay tuned!
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This makes so much sense.
I like to ride on the bit "without trying" so no pulling or kicking. But that means most times when I do achieve on the bit, I'm not sure why I achieved it.
For example this one horse, after a bit of riding he would just go on the bit, feeling heavy in my hands and wanting to go very fast. I didn't know how to handle that power but now it makes sense. I was achieving some steps in the training scale but I didn't realize it. Now I know I have to put the power upwards. To create that big fancy trot.
But how exactly do I ask my horse to use his power to move upwards?
If you tune into this Saturdays Part 2 of the Training Scale, Alicia will cover the next steps Impulsion to collection!
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