Flatwork Articles - Ideas & tips

 If you aren't already on Pinterest, get on it! I initially didn't understand it at all. Couldn't get my head around it. I would consider myself fairly tech savvy and I just didn't get this 'social media' network at all. But then I got bored and I gave it another guy. I can truly say it is wonderful and a great pool of knowledge for whatever your interests or queries.


I don't even have to go to the website, I just check my emails with articles they think I'm interested in and for a lot of them I think, well what do ya know, I do like that!!

I decided to bookmark a lot of various ideas and put them on some pages on my blog. So I'll start with flatwork & dressage articles, tips and advice. I hope you enjoy.


Carl Hester is a God. Just putting it out there.........
 https://practicalhorsemanmag-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/practicalhorsemanmag.com/.amp/training/14-training-tips-olympian-carl-hester

http://www.horseandrideruk.com/expert-advice/articles/transform-flatwork-carl-hester/

http://www.horseandrideruk.com/expert-advice/articles/carl-hesters-schooling-solutions/
 

The Scales of training - An important part of the basics of flatwork
https://i0.wp.com/www.theexquisiteequine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/the_scale_of_training_dressage_in_drawings_by_arabian_alice-d67mvyx.jpg

Position & seat - always something to perfect
https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/dressage-position-101-with-shannon-peters-29608

Hot horses and how to calm them. I used leg yield a lot for Cu Chulainn!!
https://dressagetoday.com/learn-by-levels/dressage-training-exercises-to-calm-your-hot-horse-12474

 Flying changes.....some day I'll try them! #aimhigh
https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/fearless-flying-16089

Controlling the shoulder is something a lot of people forget
https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/shouldercontrol-27001#sthash.grMmTOXQ.qjtu

The minefield that is bits & nosebands.....I know myself that I like to go as simple as possible. I use snaffles and cavesson nosebands, on occasion with a flash, but I try not to. If they are getting strong I tell myself I need a stronger leg etc, which is really true
https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/dressage-bits-and-nosebands-27049

How to get a stretchy trot - on the to do list for my two!!
http://www.successful-horse-training-and-care.com/how-to-ride-a-perfect-stretchy-circle.html

Lengthening the trot - some tips and exercises to try. It's one of those things that's hit and miss with me & Fred. Defo something to work on in 2018
https://www.equisearch.com/articles/teach-your-horse-trot-lenthenings-29556

The different trots - a visual
http://eyesup-heelsdown.tumblr.com/post/56166838051/fuckyeahrealdressage-a-common-mistake-made-by

STRETCHES!!!! Oh how I wish I did more of these....
http://dressageridertraining.com/blog/the-best-stretching-sequence-for-dressage-riders-in-less-than-5-minutes/


Wiggling a horse to get him on the bit....yay or neighhhh?!
https://dressagetoday.com/.amp/theory/horse-on-the-bit-28678

I'll keep this updated with more articles. Hope you enjoy them!! Happy reading