Claire Lilley Training Programmes - 4 Volume DVD SET

- Rhythm, Suppleness, contact, impulsion, straightness, collection. The Scales of Training refer to the basic requirements in any horse’s training whether the rider wishes to concentrate on dressage, jumping or cross country and are essential to any horse’s physical and mental development. They are used in dressage competitions to check if the horse’s way of going is correct. This DVD explains what each subject means, how to achieve it and how to overcome problems. Exercises are given to help you improve your horse’s level of training, including the use of ground poles, music and other schooling suggestions. Riding dressage tests at Preliminary, Novice is explained with an introduction to competing at Elementary level. This DVD shows you how to establish basic techniques and is extremely helpful if you do not have regular lessons. The format of this DVD gives you the option of selecting which lesson to watch at any time. Follow the straightforward on-screen menus to help you navigate through them. - Jumping plays an important part in every horse's training. Gymnastic work helps to strengthen your horse's muscles and make him more supple and powerful. Approx 2 hours.

- Claire Lilly has been training horses and riders both in the UK and overseas for over twenty years. She believes that successful training involves sensitivity and understanding always being aware that every horse and rider is different. Lungeing plays an important part in a horse's training. A couple of lunge sessions each week will help strengthen your horses back muscles and make him more supple and easier to ride. - Poles are not just for jumping. With a bit of imagination, schooling with ground poles can be used to improve every aspect of training for you and your horse.