This week in lessons

This week in dressage lessons we will be moving on to EC Training Level test 3.

It is very similar (if not the same) as the previous Training level test 4, with the loops from corner to x and back to corner. We worked on that loop at bit at free walk, so now we will work on it at trot. This loop is leading up to the canter loop in First level test 3 that introduces counter canter.

I like the loop as it is a good exercise to work on change of bend, so we will also be focusing a little on bend, and changing bend, with more on this next week when I see what the issues are this week!

This week in jumping will be working to correct the issues that I caught on camera over the last two weeks. Stirrups will be tied to girths again this week, and we will be doing a LOT in two point, including transition exercises similar to last week. We will also be jumping a simple line of three jumps, maintaining the two point throughout and learning to balance/adjust our horses in two point. Neck straps may be involved...I am not 100% decided if we will do that this week or wait until next week....

Karen