Using Poles to Cross Train Dressage Horses
Using Poles to Cross Train Dressage Horses
About Wendy
– Wendy in the past has been a eventing and showjumping rider, coach but now concentrates on dressage and is a dressage specialist competitor, trainer, coach and coach educator. She is also an FEI International Para Equestrian Dressage and National A Level Judge.
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Wendy’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Every lesson should begin and end in shoulder in
Who Has Inspired Wendy
– Harry Bolt
– Edgar Litchwark
– Di Jenkins
– Christopher Bartle
– Ian Yorkshire
– Nadine Merriweather
– Christine Thompson
– Kerry Swan Bates
Recommended Books
– ‘Principles of Riding’ by German National Equestrian Federation
– ‘Kottas on Dressage’ by Arthur Kottas
About This Episode
– Wendy discusses how to improve the outside rein and suppleness. She also talks about exercises for pole and cross training.
Time Stamps
01:10 – Every lesson should begin and end in shoulder in
01:45 – How Wendy started riding at 21 years old.
03:27 – Why patience, observation, co-ordination, commitment and natural talent
04:40- How Harry Bolt and others have influenced Wendy
11:50 – How the horse that didn’t cost much
07:50 – Getting over 55 percent in elementary – the joy of setting new goals
10:30 – Having a better outside rein and suppleness
12:00 – What exercise to use to improve suppleness and outside rein
13:25 – Poles and cross training exercises
16:51 – How time is a challenge
17:25 – The books that Wendy recommends to read
18:35 – Riding ‘Ellisbrook Da Vinci’
19:51 -Use collaboration not confrontation – find the middle ground – be consistent
20:51 – Contact: see details below
Wendy’s Contact Details
Phone: 0409 065 304 or 08 9490 1425 or
+61 409 065 304 or +61 8 9490 1425
Email: wendybarker.ebtc@gmail.com
Website: www.ellisbrooktrainingcentre.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ellis-Brook-Training-Centre
Also Listen To
345 – Listeners’ Choice (088)
475 – Wendy Barker 2 – “Ten Tips for Before You Start Your Test at a Dressage Competition”
Music
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