Using Poles to Cross Train Dressage Horses
(Listeners’ Choice)
By Popular Demand we have re-published this episode. Each weekend we are choosing the most listened to and commented on episodes for you to enjoy.
This interview was previously published in 2017 (Wendy Barker) (088)
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
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