Dressage "Feel"
Dressage "Feel"
DEFINITION
How the rider observes the horse while riding (horse’s balance, connection, thoroughness, acceptance of the aids).
How rider responds to horse at any moment and applies aids.
How rider communicates with horse at any moment with aids (knowing when to aid, which aid to use).
Harmony between horse & rider.
Difficult to explain and teach others - done by intuition = “feel”.
GOAL
Harmony between horse & rider.
Almost invisible aids with perfect timing.
Very beneficial to ride different horses - allows rider to develop a different “feel” for every horse.
It all starts with self awareness & learning to observe your horse.