Centered Riding Lesson with Merrigan Burton - part 1

I wanted to improve on my dressage score sheets after comments like "needs to move forward into an elastic contact","rushing", "out of balance" and "needs to work on rhythm". I had a lesson with Merrigan who is, like myself, a Centered Riding instructor . But also a trainee dressage judge and a very informed, experienced instructor. She made it all very easy to understand and my horse was settled and calm, willing to try anything during the lesson. Thank you Merrigan, come down again soon :)

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[iluvshilo]

when you were posting you really should have given him or her a small kick or squeeze (not knowing how sensitive the horse is) but that really would have helped your posting belive me it really works and also when you were cantering you didnt keep your leg on which caused the horse to break to the trot and always keep your leg a couple inches behind the girth where the horses motor is. if you need any more tips, just visit my channel and leave me a comment i check it every day.

[lydquine]

@iluvshilo Thanks for the tips, my right leg often "goes on holiday" it is a work in progress. He rushes and it really depends on what mood he is in. If he is relaxed and not anxious I can keep my legs on happily and we get some nice work. With most horses that rush, it is most probably due to imbalance of horse, rider or both (probably both in this case). I have found that thinking about sending my knees forward and down and posting from the knees helped with the stability :)

[ekgku]

Hi there! How old is your horse? S/He looks like a draft cross (sorry if I'm completely wrong there) and I have a student who has a TB/Percheron. He's Just about to be 6 and FINALLY knows where all his parts are and how to use them! So now he can finally work on consistency and learning to carry himself. It appears that your lovely guy/gal is working on strengthening the topline too. You've got some really lovely work in this video! Hope you're continuing to find success!

[lydquine]

@ekgku Hi. He is 12 now. :) He is Welsh X I think some TB in there too. Yes he does look a bit draft-like doesnt he. Who knows...but he is just 14.3 so if he has draft in him it would have had to be a small one LOL.

We have taken a bit of a break at the moment but getting back into it again. Thanks for the compliments. Good luck with your student horse. :)

[roches1989]

@CRsilverlining I agree! Maybe you should look into saddle fit as well. Sometimes, it is actually the saddle's fault! Or perhaps the horse has some imbalances in his muscles of the back and/or shoulders.

[CRsilverlining]

Hi and greetings from Finland! I had to come and comment one thing. I noticed that your weight is on the outside of the horse all the time. Perhaps you should work on sitting in the middle first, I'm sure it would make everything a lot easier. Now your horse is not using his inside hindleg as well as he should. Lots and lots of people seem to have the same problem, I do sometimes too. Beautiful horse, and a lot of things in your riding that I like :) And sorry about my english..