Sport Horses

 

Welcome to the Art of Classical Riding's Riding School. If this is your first visit, it is recommended that you begin your learning expedition with the Classical Seat Series. We hope you will gain some valuable insights that will take you and your horse to new heights.

Begin your journey by clicking the links below. Classical Seat Series Dressage Clinic Jumping Clinic General Riding Horsemanship The Training Scale

NOTE--Articles are rated on a scale from 1 to 3, according to their level of difficulty: Level 1: Basic instruction suited for riders at all levels. Level 2: Deals with specific movements or techniques in easy-to-understand, step-by-step instruction. Suited for intermediate riders with moderate riding experience and knowledge. Level 3: Explains certain aspects of riding or training in extensive, detailed description with lots of theory and practical advice. Targets advanced and well-informed riders and trainers.

 

Classical Seat Series	Level	Lesson Description
The Classical Seat	1	The fundamentals of the correct posture on horseback.
Balance, Feel, & Rhythm	1	How exactly can they be achieved?
The Back and the Pelvis	1	A full understanding of their function can work wonders on your horse.
Achieving the Seat	1	Instructions that can aid in obtaining and maintaining the classical seat.
The Legs	1	Perfect your seat and your aids.
The Hands	1	Refining the contact
The Seat in Action	1	Applying the theory to every day riding.
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The Dressage Clinic	Level	Lesson Description
Long and Low	2	A simple exercise that can supple any horse.
Straightness	2	Stretching the stiff side - literally!
On the Bit	2	Get that dressage-perfect outline.
The Test	1	Tips on preparing for your dressage test and earning the highest scores.
The Shoulder-in	2	A step by step guide to introducing this lateral movement to your horse.
The Leg-yield	2	Detailed explanation on how to teach your horse a correct leg-yield.
The Half-halt	2	Learn how to improve your horse's self-carriage through the half-halt.
The Rein-Back	2	A required dressage movement, this article explains to how perform it.
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The Jumping Clinic	Level	Lesson Description
The Jumping Position	1	Learn the correct position to maintain when jumping - on the flat and over a fence.
Jumping Problems	2	Ten common problems addressed with suggestions to help you solve them
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General Riding	Level	Lesson Description
The Sitting Trot	1	Becoming at one with your horse.
Boost Your Confidence	1	Conquer your nerves and recover your confidence.
20-Minute Workout	2	Exercises to include in a 20-minute schooling session, for both the beginner and the intermediate horse and rider.
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Horsemanship	Level	Lesson Description
Facts of Horses	1	Offers ten important facts of the horse's mind to help you see the world from your horse's point of view.
Lungeing Your Horse	2	A thorough discussion of all aspects of lungeing, from benefits, to equipment, to technique
The Training Scale	Level	Lesson Description
The Solid Base	2	Helps prepare horse and rider for upper levels through general guidance towards establishing good basics.
The Training Scale	2	A brief overview of the elements of the continental training scale and how it applies to everyday riding.
Good Basics I New!	3	Understand the importance of solid basics, learn what they are, and how to develop them in the horse.
Good Basics II New!
Rhythm New!	3	Learn about the purity of gaits and how to preserve it.
Suppleness New!	3	Ideas to help you supple your horse/
Coming soon:
Contact	2
Impulsion	2
Straightness	2
Collection	2
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