Frank Madden on "Fundamentals for Equitation" excerpt

[103JellyBeans]

damn 1 lesson is $750 bucks

[XoJumpBigoX]

@103JellyBeans Actually it's not. My trainer used to train with him.

[MyPonyHeartsMe101]

I find it fabulously refreshing to see a trainer who really cares how to rider and horse communicate

[FlyingChanges120]

george morris all the way

[olneyrider]

@FlyingChanges120 this is about 5 min & 16 sec of the entire lesson. and by the looks of the riders, im preeetty sure that they've been taught previously what he's explaining. Also, it's a video, if you're aware, many people make cuts or video performances that are near perfect so that there are less critiques. some people have that kind of money. at least these girls can ride instead of their parents buying them $50,000 horses and not knowing how to ride them properly. (as i've seen before)

[wh0reship]

its absurd that you are expected to pay 750$ for a lesson with him and he doesnt even explain HOW an independent seat is achieved. the riders learn that you are supposed to have one but dont really understand what it is. he also says the horse shouldnt be over flexed or over bent but again doesnt explain why its bad. so the riders dont understand the mechanics of riding and if you dont understand that how can anyone better them?

[pegasus1747]

one difficulty i see is use e of the word "bend; to someone with a dresage background that means bend in the ribs, not neck

[poodleguru]

@Mrs4hooves omg where do you ride? i know that its over already but still. xD

[wayuphighify]

one lesson with him is $750 bucks. damn

[XoJumpBigoX]

@wayuphighify Actually it's not. My trainer used to train with him

[AlbertaJumperGirl]

The one Rider just one the Maclay, the one with the orange Sweater! I can't remember her name at the top of my head!!!

[mogielue]

that footing looks kind of weird!!!!

[Equestrian191]

Basic Dressage (:

[mollymoocoww]

he talked about fundamentels in our clinic as well. :]] he's such a great trainer.