Movements
What is a leg yield?
A forward and sideways lateral movement with no bend.
What is the base of the Training Scale?
Rhythm
What is ArRR?
Aid, Reaction, Release, Repeat
Name one of the 3 lines of Symmetry.
Ear-shoulder-hip; spinal; contact
Where are the next Olympic Games being held?
LA in 2028
The Candy Ribbon Serpentine is perfect for what part of your ride?
What is the main difference in a training plan between a lazy horse and a hot horse?
Lazy horse you want to change things up quickly/frequently, with a hot horse you want to make it repetetive/monotonous
What is Roundness?
Roundness is the shape of Connection (which is the flow of energy from hind to front that allows us to ride with harmony and balance).
Why is it important that we are in the correct rider position?
>Balance & security
>Makes it easier for our horse
>To give the correct aids consistently
What is Amelia's favorite exercise?
The Snowman
A Flying Change is considered 'clean' when what is achieved?
The horse changes from one canter lead to another in the moment of suspension of the canter without any break in rhythm or balance
What two elements create roundness?
Rhythm and Suppleness (aka Forward & Bend)
If things are going wrong, and you're scared/unsure, what should be your go to action? Groundwork
Groundwork
What is the primary role of your seat?
To absorb the motion of the horse, and then to influence the horse.
What horse taught Amelia about the importance of working from back to front?
Geronimo
Why is Piaffe at the top of Dressage Training?
Because you're asking your horse almost simultaneously to go both forward and wait at ALMOST the same time.
Where is thoroughness on the Training Scale?
Directive "increasing thoroughness and obedience"
How do you teach your horse to respond to a subtle/quiet leg aid?
Consistency with asking with a subtle aid first then following through with a bigger aid. (ie Calf, Heel, Kick)
What are the levels of the Rider Position Scale?
Alignment, Seat, Leg, Hands
What was today's bootcamp Homework assignment?
#compass