The Energy Sweet Spot - May 2011
All Riding
•
12m
Karen teaches a student to help her understand about finding the sweet spot of energy. Even without a lot of 'dressage' knowledge, you can improve your gaits using experimentation and observation.
Up Next in All Riding
-
Putting It Back Together - Duncan - J...
In this video Karen rides Duncan in the dressage arena to test out some movements and to make sure he stays focused, light and communicative. The owner's initial complaint was that he was too heavy even in the double bridle. Karen rides him still in the halter then snaffle. Duncan has been with K...
-
Developing Lateral Work - July 2011
Karen helps Breanne improve her mare's lateral work. You will see her progress over several weeks. The goal was not only to improve her lateral work, but to use lateral work to improve the mare's general suppleness, throughness and relaxation of her back. this video will be applicable for horses ...
-
Connecting to the Circuit Of Energy -...
Karen talks about connecting with the circuit of energy as Breanne rides Karen's Lipizzaner, Monty. You will see the difference between a 'whatever' gait, an actively stretched gait and a working gait, and the transitions from one to another. You will also see how quickly the flow of energy can b...
