How Does a Horse Learn Dressage?
Gait jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4761352/111427_Full.jpg’); }); Walking gait A horse learns dressage by being conditioned to respond to its rider’s weight shifts and signals from the reins. Cues are given to the horse when the rider applies pressure with her legs. Other cues are given when the rider shifts her weight in the saddle. Cues are also given to the horse when the rider adjusts the pressure and position of each rein. These cues are known as aids. The first stage of dressage that a horse learns is how to respond to leg aids that signal forward movement. The rider adds in weight shift aids to signal what rhythmic movements she wants from the horse. A horse acquires the ability to follow the rhythm of a walk, trot or canter gait through repeated practice with a rider who gives consistent weight shift cues and leg aids. Obedience jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(
