dressage breakthrough module three 1
This is a PDF titled "DressageBreakthroughModule_Three (1).pdf" created in June 2025, containing an instructional module on feet control in dressage by Brett Parbery. The content is educational, focusing on techniques for controlling a horse's shoulders and hindquarters independently to improve riding precision and adjustability. It includes explanations, common problems, and practical exercises for riders at various levels to develop better control over their horse's movements. The document is a structured training guide rather than a conversation.
Questions this document answers
Separating control of hind legs and fore legs is important because horses drive from the hind legs and steer from the front legs/shoulders, allowing for more precise direction and movement.
Key aids include turning the rider's upper body (shoulders) and positioning the reins such that the outside rein rests on the neck and the inside rein is slightly open.
The primary aids are the leg behind the girth and inward pressure to move the hindquarters left or right.
It focuses on separating control of the hind legs and fore legs to improve precision in directing horse movement.
It is conducted by riding towards a mirror, video or observer, noting control of shoulders and hindquarters independently and how the aids can be layered to control both simultaneously.