The Basics of Classical Riding: Achieving Balance Through Rhythm, Suppleness & Contact

If your goal is for your horse to become a "happy athlete," Equitopia's new online course is for YOU! This course was developed with Gerd Heuschmann, world renowned veterinarian, master rider, and acclaimed author of "Tug of War: Classical vs. Modern Dressage," "Collection or Contortion," "Balancing Act," and the DVD that shook the horse industry in 2009 "If Horses Could Speak." Based on a lifetime of study and experience integrating compassionate training techniques for the physical and mental welfare of horses, Dr. Heuschmann examines the basics of classical riding, focusing on the first three steps of the training scale: rhythm, suppleness and contact. He goes through each step in detail to explain how to produce a happy horse in balance.
This course will give you the tools you need to understand the components of true self carriage. You'll learn about the history of classical riding and the philosophies behind its evolution. By the end of the course you will have "trained your eyes" to recognize the characteristics of truly balanced and happy horses as well as identify the features of tenses horses in false collection.
Part 1: Classical Dressage: The Art of Riding
Part 2: Achieving the Correct Foundation Means Your Horse is in Balance
Part 3: Rhythm
Part 4: Suppleness
Part 5: Contact
Enroll at www.EquitopiaCenter.com

[@Jaga2W]

I love this man. No one speaks of horses the way he does - with so much love and understanding

[@alistairdownie5944]

Thank You!!Such a Humane and Kind attitude!!~Personally I don't use bits or bitless hackamore type bridles,Still won competative 3day eventing etc... Until,I decided just enjoy being with my horses,also my heart breaks watching other riders and trainers 'methods'!! Thankyou Equitopia!!💜XXX.

[@ammarshadeed8851]

Such beautiful soft words towards horses..the best i heared ever.