COLLECTION AND IMPULSION - Dressage Training TV

COLLECTION & IMPULSION

IMPROVE ENGAGEMENT & ACTIVITY

HOSTED BY MARY WANLESS BHSI BSc, RWYM FOUNDER AND BEST SELLING AUTHOR

WITH GUEST PRESENTER ALI WAKELIN

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The FEI definition of collection is "The increased engagement and activity of the hind legs, with joints bent and supple, stepping forward under the horse's belly.". We all know collection when we see it but how do you achieve it with your horse? What training does the horse need? What skills does the rider need? How do we change a horse that is "On The Forehand" through to "Collection"? These are just some of the questions that Mary and Ali will answer in this course using groundwork, rider biomechanics and ridden exercises.

WHAT DO YOU GET?

THREE LIVE WEBINARS AND TWO RECORDED SESSIONS

Plus access to forums where you can raise questions and submit videos of your riding.

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SESSION 1- LIVE WEBINAR 22ND JUNE

THE BASICS - PART I

To achieve collection the rider must possess a key set of skills. In this first live session, we will cover some of these skills including core strength, body alignment, rising trot mechanics and tempo control. Ali Wakelin will be joining us for this session. Ali will cover essential groundwork to improve the horse's response to the aids and look at rider's leg aids.

SESSION 2 - LIVE WEBINAR 20TH JULY

THE BASICS - PART II

In this live session, the rider will learn about impulsion and how to match the forces generated by the horse. We will be looking at "On The Bit - The Seeking Reflexes" and "Completing The Circuit". These phrases describe a horse working correctly through his body and until this happens collection will inevitably fail. Ali Wakelin will be joining us and we will look at groundwork to get your horse to engage his core and develop better movement.

SESSION 3 - LIVE WEBINAR 17TH AUGUST

ON THE FOREHAND

In this final live webinar, we will look at what happens when the horse goes "on the forehand". We will look at how to prevent this by using transitions, half halts and rein back. We will also look at how precise control of the horse's shoulders improves balance. We will cover the typical mistakes riders can make with their position and how to correct these. We will also include how the rider can solve tricky problems such as when the horse goes behind the vertical or leans into the reins.

SESSION 4 - AVAILABLE LATE SEPTEMBER

IMPROVING BALANCE & COLLECTION

In this recorded session, we will look further at the half halt and the role of lateral work to improve balance and collection. We will discuss how the rider needs to develop the qualities we call "narrowness" and "suction". We will also look at how the rider can become more stable and transmit energy by learning about and embodying the "boards". This helps the rider become aware of the horse's straightness, the shape of his back and the evenness of his long back muscles. We will be showing more advanced riders and horses performing lateral work both on the ground and in ridden work.

SESSION 5 - AVAILABLE LATE OCTOBER

COLLECTION

In this recorded session, we will look at what can prevent collection and how to energetically connect the back, middle and front thirds of the horse. We will also analyse what happens to the shape of the horse's back and loins during collection and how the rider can have a positive influence on this. We will also look at how to start to train the movements included in the more advanced dressage tests.

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THE HOW OF RIDING - A ten lesson course covering topics such as Alignment, Position, The Seat, Rising Trot Mechanics, Sitting Trot, Canter, Turning, Rein Aids, Impulsion and much more. Taught by Peter Dove, author of Master Dressage with star appearances from Mary Wanless BHSI BSc.

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MARY WANLESS

RWYM BHSI BSc

Mary Wanless is an internationally renowned coach, and is the author of the ‘Ride With Your Mind’ books, which have been translated into many languages. She has also authored 8 DVDs. She coaches riders at all levels, from relative novices to two of the top US dressage riders. She has B.Sc. degrees in both Physics and Applied Sports Coaching, and holds the BHSI certificate. Her coaching career in the USA began in 1991 with an invitation to speak at the California Dressage Society annual meeting. She has also spoken at the US Dressage Federation’s Annual Convention.

ALI WAKELIN

RWYM BHSAI

Ali Wakelin is a fully certified RWYM coach. She has been trained by the world renowned coach and author Mary Wanless. Ali teaches alongside Mary at clinics on a regular basis. Ali has also undertaken extensive training in the methods of Dr Andrew Mclean (Australian Equine Behaviour Centre – www.aebc.com.au). Ali is one of very few trainers outside Australia who have trained in this method. Ali combines Rider Biomechanic training (RWYM), Clicker training and the classical, scientifically based horse training system of the AEBC into a unique Horse/Rider learning experience.