Chapter  8:  Module  3  

Dressage  Topics    
 
TASK   EXERCISE  
1.  Improve  the  horse’s  way  of  going   Make  and  assessment  and  improve  the  
horse’s  way  of  going  accordingly  
2.  Improve  a  rider’s  position  and   To  include  transitions  from  pace  to  second  
effectiveness  of  the  aids     next  pace  
3.    Coach  a  session  at  Level  3   Use  exercises  to  show  various  ways  to  teach  
  the  horse  the  beginnings  and  process  of  
collection  
4.  Improve  the  rider’s  ability  to  ride  correct   Coach  the  rider  to  ride  correct  circles  in  all  
circles  of  varying  sizes.   three  paces  and  transitions  within  the  paces  
5.  Coach  the  difference  between  the  forward   Use  the  preparatory  movement  to  coach  this  
and  sideways  driving  leg  aid   subject  effectively  
6.    Coach  a  session  at  Level  3   Use  exercises  to  show  various  ways  to  teach  
  the  horse  extensions  
   
Coach  a  session  at  Level  3   To  include  shoulder-­‐fore  and  shoulder-­‐in  
 
7.    Coach  a  session  at  Level  3   To  include  renvers  and  travers  
 
8.    Coach  a  session  at  Level  3   To  include  Half  pass    
 
9.    Coach  a  session  at  Level  3   To  include  Flying  changes  
 
10,    Coach  a  session  at  Level  3   To  include  exercises  to  encourage  impulsion  
11.  Coach  a  session  at  Level  3   Including  exercises  to  encourage  
straightening  the  horse  
12.  Coach  a  session  at  Level  3   To  include  exercised  to  prepare  for  and  
work  on  the  walk  pirouette  
13    Coach  a  session  at  Level  3   To  include  work  on  the  rein-­‐back  
14.  Improve  the  transitions  (sitting)  trot-­‐ Improve  the  horse’s  way  of  going  using  
walk-­‐sitting  trot   these  transitions  
15.  Coach  a  session  at  medium  level  in  a   To  include  and  explanation  of  the  correct  
double  bridle   fitting  and  demonstration  of  the  function  of  
this  bridle  
16.  Coach  a  session  at  Level  3   Use  specific  exercises  to  prepare  and  work  
  on  the  medium  and  extended  paces  all  gaits.  
17.  Prepare  the  horse  and  rider  for  a   Improve  the  rider’s  ability  to  ride  a  test  at  
Medium  Competition     Medium  level