303 BASIC MILITARY RIDING: SECTION 17 -- THE TURN -- IAWSOP
What you'll learn
- Riders will learn the foundational prerequisites for the start of the horse's education.
- Riders will understand the critical elements needed to perform precise and engaging turns, as detailed in Section 17 of the 1935 USA Cavalry Manual.
- Riders will recognize how the horse interprets the rider's ideas and how the natural aids determine the cause-and-effect communication in riding.
- Riders will know exactly what to train for success. Time-tested, proven methods ensure consistent progress and avoid ineffective or haphazard practice.
- Riders will see the co-action of the opening-rein and bearing-rein in work, demonstrating their effects in uniting the forehand and making it 'displaceable.'
Requirements
- This course is designed for both beginners and the most advanced riders—clean slates and seasoned experts alike!
- Prior experience with foundational riding principles is helpful but not necessary, as the course thoroughly covers these basics to provide a pure understanding of the educational foundation.
- A willingness to embrace a structured, disciplined approach to training will ensure the best outcomes in developing a solid foundation.
Description
303 BASIC MILITARY RIDING: SECTION 17 -- THE TURN -- IAWSOP
If you’ve reached this landing page, your riding instructor has guided you here. This is excellent news.
In this class, riders will explore the foundational principles of military riding—the start of the horse's education—as outlined in French and USA Cavalry instructions—methods that have been refined by reason and experience.
Riders who adhere to these instructions with precision will stand apart from the general horse community, most of whom rely on guesswork and lack structured training. By following these exact directives, you will ride with confidence and mastery, ensuring clear, purposeful communication with your horse—and all horses crave this and flourish when they get it.
The education of a horse begins with the proper understanding and execution of the Opening Rein—a one-sided, leading-rein action… the TURN.
Following this, the Bearing Rein is introduced—the corresponding outer rein. This corresponding outer rein perfects the forehand's lightness and agility. By first uniting the forehand, the rider/trainer can continue to make it more instantly 'displaceable'. These rein actions work in harmony and must align precisely to achieve effective communication.
Unfortunately, the misuse of these concepts so often preached by the fake cowboy clinicians and their 'neck rein' misleads many horsepeople into being hoodwinked. This limited, superficial approach fails to capture the true depth and effectiveness of these rein actions in activating the horse’s ideal way-of-going.
With this class, you'll gain a clear understanding that helps distinguish between accurate techniques and misconceptions, guiding you toward a more effective approach to horse training.
Which way do you want to ride?
Who this course is for:
- This course is for riders of all levels—from beginners eager to build a strong foundation to advanced equestrians seeking a deeper understanding of classical and military riding techniques. Whether you are a clean slate or a seasoned expert, this course provides valuable insights into structured, disciplined training that fosters precise, progressive development. Perfect for those committed to refining their skills and achieving mastery in the art of riding..
Instructor
- 4.8 Instructor Rating
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- 2,030 Students
- 6 Courses
FACULTY:
1) Jane Frizzell has been called "an F.E.I. rider's secret weapon" and is known as a trainer's trainer. She has been riding for 50 years; 32 years as a professional. She started the original SCHOOLMASTERS' ACADEMY in 1994. RideVerbatim is her new venture in 2020.
Jane's own thorough education was overseen by un-compromising masters: the late Major Anders Lindgren, the late Dietrich von Hopfgarten, and the late João Oliveira. The first half of her career was fully supervised and spent on FEI horses whose foundations were rock, not sand— horses trained by geniuses like Rehbein, Klimke, Hinneman, and Mikolka.
2) Soñador XVIII demonstrates the textbooks and FEI requirements to the letter in the RLC Video Series. His education was made by the late Georg Theodorescu.