THE PONY CLUB (UK) PACKAGE

SPECIAL OFFER ONLY £6.90 MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
 

IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO FOUR COURSES

Covering everything from groundwork through to competition.

Almost 10 hours of footage upon joining and multiple additional lessons appearing each month.

PLUS get video feedback from our coaches by sending video links by email. See below for more course detail.

 

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PLEASE NOTE : If you are an existing full member of Dressage Training TV then downgrading to the Pony Club package will restrict which content you can access.

PONY CLUB (UK) PACKAGE INCLUDES:

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Read about the courses below
 

ABOUT DRESSAGE TRAINING TV

Dressage Training TV is an online training website for people interested in improving their relationship with their horse, by learning about rider biomechanics, and groundwork.

The information in our Certification Programmes is delivered step-by-step, in bite-sized chunks of information. The programmes are designed to ensure that all the 'building blocks' are in place to give clear understanding of kind and effective aids. The video courses supplement the learning and demonstrate good, and not-so-good ways of riding, to help consolidate the development of these skills.

For the past few decades, Mary Wanless BHSI, BSc and creator of Ride With Your Mind, has studied the physics involved when a human rides a horse. She has come up with some enlightened ways of explaining to riders (of all abilities) how to change their bodies to enable the horse to carry them in a way that has the lowest impact on both horse and rider's bodies, that allows the horse to move correctly 'on the bit' (a term she eschews in preference of the expression 'the seeking reflexes'): the horse lifts it's back, using it's abdominal muscles, and seeks a consistent contact. There is no holding the head in place, jiggling the reins, or use of gadgets.

Your coaches for this package, Peter Dove and Ali Wakelin BHSAI, are Ride With Your Mind coaches, they work closely with Mary to create content for Dressage Training TV which is true to her Ride With Your Mind methodology.

There is NOT a quick fix for improving, but following our Programmes is certain to improve your relationship with your horse, to help you communicate more clearly, and result in a well-mannered pony or horse, who understands what you ask of them.


GROUNDWORK CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME

  • From beginner through to lateral work
  • PDF certificates emailed to you, with the option to buy a woven badge
  • Full support with frequent video feedback
  • A system specifically designed for dressage & ridden work
  • Work through at your own pace
  • Learn how to train your horse to be willing and calm
  • Suitable for all standards of horses & riders
LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION

This level takes the horse & handler from the very basics through to competency in the basics of stop, go, back, park and head lowering. After completing this level you will have all the information you need to produce a calm, controllable and confident horse. All videos are short in duration broken down into step by step, bitesize chunks.

Module 1

The first module covers Equine Learning Theory, A Rider's Groundwork System, Groundwork Principles, Horse and Rider Equipment, Choosing A Whip & Whip Tap. At the end of this module you are provided a quiz designed to test your understanding of the theory.

Module 2

The second module covers The Training Position, Whip Habituation, Back and Head Lowering. At the end of Module 2 you will can submit a video showing that you can perform all the elements from the module safely and competently. You will be provided with feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Module 3

The third and final module covers Stop, Go, Deleting Unwanted Steps, Park & Testing Park. Once you complete this module you will need to submit a final video which shows you demonstrating the Level 1 skills. Your video will be reviewed and you will either pass or be required to do a little more work. You'll be provided with feedback, suggestion and advice on how to pass, if necessary.

How we help you?

We provide great forums where you can ask questions, submit video and receive advice from our coaches so that you make progress as easily as possible.

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION

This level takes the horse & handler from Level 1 and adds in Casting, Moving Quarters, Moving Forehand, Shaping Steps and Real World Proofing. Real World Proofing includes dealing with stressful environments, mounting from the mounting block, training a head lowering button for use by the rider and many more practical applications.

LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATION

This level takes the horse & handler from Level 1 and Level 2 and adds in Lateral Work. This includes Renvers, Travers, Shoulder In, Leg Yield and Side Pass. We also start to take the basics you have learned and show you how to transfer them into ridden work.

LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATION

This level transfers more of the groundwork skills such as moving the quarters/ fore hand and wiggly lines into ridden work.

LEVEL 5 CERTIFICATION

This level transfers more advance groundwork skills such as leg yield, pirouettes, travers and shoulder-in into ridden work.


THE HOW OF RIDING - 10 RECORDED 1 HOUR SESSIONS

(and unlimited replays) filmed in our indoor arena, using a selection of real riders and horses, to bring The 'How' of Riding to you in a clear, logical way. We'll dig deep into the how of riding to allow your horse to work better for you. See all the lesson details by scrolling down. We cover 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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IMPROVE YOUR DRESSAGE SCORES - SIX RECORDED 1 HOUR SESSIONS

(and unlimited replays) direct from our indoor arenas, using a selection of real riders and horses, showing you how to get higher marks and better competition results. Taught by Peter Dove, bringing to life his book Master Dressage. Movements covered in the course are from Intro Level to Elementary Level (British Dressage) or Intro to Level 2 (USA Levels).

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THE EQUINE BACK RUB - FOUR RECORDED 1 HOUR SESSIONS

(and unlimited replays) with Ali Byrne teaching you the basics of the Equine Back Rub

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