IMPROVE YOUR RIDING WITH THESE 3 TIPS | Dressage Training

[@jwolf2141]

Thank you - great video - simple effective exercises, clearly explained and demonstrated beautifully by a "normal" (ie., not Grand Prix) rider on a "normal" (ie., not Grand Prix) horse. It's relatable, practical and also lovely to listen to and watch. Would love to see more of this kind of video - instructionals and training sessions... I'm not so keen on the "lifestyle/chitchat/whinging about competition judges" stuff... KZbin and Insta are already full of those Good quality practical videos on things that can enrich my time with my horse are a real gift.

[@boswelldressage]

@@jwolf2141 So glad to hear you found this one useful! 😊 We will have lots more useful training videos coming soon, as well as some more lifestyle, chitchat, and probably a little whinging 🤣 BUT not too much - We’re just keeping it real! 😊

[@jwolf2141]

@@boswelldressage 🤣 I'll tolerate minor whinging for exceptional training vids!

[@boswelldressage]

@@jwolf2141 glad to hear it!! 🤣🙏🙏

[@kimnenninger7226]

Great video. She is a great rider and the horse is so comfortable. I can see her tail is loose and relaxed. I am no where near this rider's skill level. I just trail ride but I would really like my horse to enjoy my riding like the horse in this video enjoys her riding. My question is, does she ride with her hips slightly in front of her shoulders? I did notice that as she posts she is moving back to front of the saddle. I want to try what she Is doing here on my horses. I assume that I should I be able to do this in a stock seat saddle? Thank you for sharing.

[@sieable]

Very helpful video, thanks. I haven't thought of a methodical separation of seat/hands/legs to become more effective before, and I will definitely try it. The giving & taking of the reins to encourage, and demonstrate self carriage was interesting in view of the growing concern with ethical practices in dressage, so good to see how it is done ❤. Thanks.

[@boswelldressage]

Thank you for your comment ☺️🙏🏼

[@hannesofie6071]

Wish I'v seen this video when I was 10..... this makes so much sense! ❤❤ Thanks!

[@boswelldressage]

You're so welcome! 🥰

[@VIPEqTHud]

Great video. Agree with no loud music, and love you are both mic’d. Well ridden Indie

[@boswelldressage]

Awesome, thank you!

[@emmamonks1982]

I love the training videos. I’ve just found your channel and it’s exactly what I’m wanting to see. I like to hear what trainer says to the rider so it’s clear what’s being asked and so as a rider I can take knowledge from it too so thanks for the videos.

[@boswelldressage]

@@emmamonks1982 Yay! We’re so glad to hear that you’re loving the training videos. We’ll keep the training content coming! 😊

[@xmadame666x6]

Hi from NZ guys new subscriber here. Just want to say i absolutely love your instructions in this video. I had many many lessons with my stirrups taken away, its so important to be able to ride with a deep seat. I really really love your posture, your hand carriage is just gorgeous. My instructor use to make us ride no stirrups and balance a whip on our hands to keep our hands high and forward. Great video, i take everything as a ground lesson. Nice work to you both 😊🐎 ❤

[@boswelldressage]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! So glad you found this video helpful and we really appreciate your support 🥰

[@saddleupcoaching]

Can you do a video on turning please? How you teach the horse and the rider. Thank you!

[@vallelaguna]

Love this video!!!! I’d like to see you do more with your various horses at the different stages they are at. Keep up the great work. I’m really enjoying your videos. Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺

[@boswelldressage]

Thank you so much! We will do! :)

[@clairegordon7437]

Thanks both - another helpful video 👏. I took the stirrups away today 😅 Only managed two circuits at a time but, despite bouncing around like a space hopper, the contact was noticeably better and Frankie was much more forward … actually too forward as I was hoping for more of a jog! Lots to build on 🤩

[@boswelldressage]

@@clairegordon7437 Yessss! We love this! 😎😊

[@elliehearn6571]

Loved this type of video - incredibly informative, and nice to see the explanation and then it being put into action. Thank you both ☺️

[@boswelldressage]

So glad you found the video helpful! Thank you for supporting us 😊

[@lisarowe5822]

This is awesome, was doing a little dressage but my instructor is a bit busy to train me so I been normal riding but trying to keep what I have been taught until I find somewhere to train.

[@boswelldressage]

@@lisarowe5822 Glad you enjoyed the video Lisa! 😊

[@louisebard2667]

Another fab video, I’ll defo be trying the exercises 😊. Thank you for taking time out to make these informative vids x

[@boswelldressage]

@@louisebard2667 thanks ! So happy you enjoyed it 😊

[@Ridingforwardwithmaria]

Great video and very relatable, I have a chestnut mare who likes to be behind the leg I might try no stirrups 🤯

[@boswelldressage]

Thank you! Definitely try it, she was so in front of my leg in training yesterday 🤩

[@joannemitchell5078]

Really intresting video and great tips for me to try. Looking forward to watching you both at the Nationals next week 😊 Good Luck!

[@boswelldressage]

We’re so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you 🙏🏼☺️

[@staceyjones6207]

Great video! Really enjoyed your training videos. Look forward to seeing the National Vlog 🙂 Good Luck! X

[@boswelldressage]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@silvanagarcia1006]

Very useful!! Thanks!

[@boswelldressage]

@@silvanagarcia1006 so nice to hear- thank you 😊

[@furkidfamily]

Love this. Thank you!

[@boswelldressage]

@@furkidfamily so happy to hear it 😊🙏

[@staceybush-hanselmann3513]

I enjoyed this video thank you 😊

[@boswelldressage]

@@staceybush-hanselmann3513 Thank you for watching! ☺️🙏🏼

[@lucylowe4506]

Great explanations 😊. Thank you 🦄

[@boswelldressage]

@@lucylowe4506 🥰🙏🏼

[@spaziocasainterioare1656]

Lovely horse and rider. Thank you for sharing! Have one question: when you check the self carriage, I thought the rein should show a loop or 2 reins show a loop. It looks like the rider hold the contact while just lifting the reins. But maybe I am wrong! Thank you!!

[@boswelldressage]

@@spaziocasainterioare1656 if you are performing a give and re take in a test there needs to be a clear loop in the rein when you do it. In training the continuous giving and taking of the rein is as much or as little as you feel you need to do - it’s for your feel not the spectators/ judges eye. If you go and watch the video again I think you can see a clear improvement in the contact throughout the process of the giving and taking of the rein - so therefore I would say that it was successful! Hope that’s clear and helpful 😊

[@spaziocasainterioare1656]

@@boswelldressage Thank you very much! Yes!! I understand what you mean!! I try always to give and retake as otherwise my boy will hang on my hands. But if i wish to be sure he hold himself and he is truly on my aids, , I always put 1 hand in front and the rein has a loop.During training as yet no competition LOL. Yes, a lovely couple indeed!! Thank you again!

[@mdfurniss3981]

Looking good 👌 What radio mic are you using ? Recommend?

[@boswelldressage]

The mic to camera is from Movo, and they are really easy to setup and use. 😊

[@tammykes359]

Thank you 😊

[@boswelldressage]

You're welcome 😊

[@alicepullem9998]

Did 20 mins of canter in a raised seat today, now feel the burn in my thighs 🤣. Much happier without stirrups

[@boswelldressage]

That’s great to hear!! Keep it up 😊

[@lisarowe5822]

I have been doing trot no stirrups I'm not too bad with it.

[@boswelldressage]

@@lisarowe5822 Keep it up! 😄

[@yilkh5799]

Why is Indie's head pulled so far down and back? Surely that's too far to be either comfortable or effective for the horse.

[@boswelldressage]

In the first stage of the video she is stretching forwards to the bit and lowering the neck to stretch over the back. At no point is she being ‘pulled in’ to a contact. She is being ridden correctly to the bridle into an outline to develop engagement which helps her carry more weight through her hindquarters and lighten her forehand. She is still in the early stages of her training so this will develop more obviously. We ride horses like this to help there overall conditioning for riding and there soundness and longevity. 😊

[@humanityandloves]

nice video but please no music

[@boswelldressage]

:(

[@keiraarthur1855]

What's Indies last name?

[@myworldautistic6839]

Is it possible for you to make these videos without the annoying music? It's extremely distracting and because I am severely Autistic and the music is very overstimulating, it actually makes me sick and I can't watch the video. The music is totally unnecessary and does nothing to improve the video. Thank you if you can remove it.

[@boswelldressage]

@@myworldautistic6839 Hi, you can just mute the video and read the subtitles if you don’t like it. 😊

[@redeigner8303]

And that clicking sound ! If I mute than the video has no value !

[@taeyahsaechao9747]

@@redeigner8303have you ever ridden horses? or been in an english arena. the clicking is a given

[@dutchie8576]

There's nothing wrong with the music. Strangers aren't going to cater to you individually because you have autism, i have autism and i don't make it my entire personality and if I were to find that much of a problem with the music I turn it on mute and put on the subtitles. Grow up 🤦

[@myworldautistic6839]

@@dutchie8576 I have the right to ask. People are making money on KZbin by us watching their videos. Maybe you need to grow up.

[@krissstevens5967]

Great video 🎉 Amazing team. Can you help my talented potential?

[@boswelldressage]

Thanks 🙏