By the end of the 4-week program, riders will have:
- Clear goals and how to attain them
- Improved balance and coordination
- Exercises to develop forward energy in consistent rhythm
- Refined riding techniques
- Strategies to impress judges in competition.
Week 1: Strong Horse and Rider Foundation
- Rider assessment to identify areas of improvement
- Exercises to improve balance and suppleness
- Building a strong seat and core
Week 2: Building Suppleness and Technique
- Exercises for Suppleness and Strength
- Improve balance and coordination
- Learning how to apply these skills to improve riding performance
Week 3: Training and Conditioning
- Understanding the concepts of training and conditioning
- Learning how to apply these concepts to improve riding performance
- Develop strength and impulsion
Week 4: Refining Riding Techniques
- Refining riding techniques and applying them to improve riding performance
- Introduction to advanced exercises to improve riding skills
- Focusing on refining transitions and other technical riding skills
- Understanding what judges are looking for in competitions
- Practicing competition-level exercises and receiving feedback