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Kasey Perry-Glass shows how the basics build a strong foundation for a solid dressage performance in this new video focusing on leg yields. She shares great tips on getting the horse rounder, on the bit and more responsive to the leg.

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Solid basics for the young Dressage horse, part 2. This segment offers great tips on how to create more suspension at the trot through how the rider posts, as well as using the leg yield to straighten the horse. ( 0:09:07)

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Kasey Perry-Glass - Leg Yields and Roundness - Part One - Rounder in the Trot ( 0:10:43)

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Kasey helps this pair find a rounder frame without losing the impulsion. As they move to the canter Kasey encourages the rider to use more leg in her half halts.

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We get a great chance to see how the horse should move off the leg in the leg yield, and what it means to have the horse fill the outside rein. - Part 1 ( 0:15:27)

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Hilda brings us a lesson with a Fourth Level pair soon to be going Prix St. George. She has her warm up her Hanoverian so he is rounder and over his back in the warm up, and works on bending. We get a great chance to see how the horse should move off the leg in the leg yield, and what it means to have the horse fill the outside rein. They work on the extended, collected and medium walk.

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Kasey Perry-Glass - Leg Yields and Roundness - Part Three - Canter Work ( 0:11:45)

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Kasey has them use walk canter transitions to get him more responsive off the leg. They continue the work of getting him more round and through.

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Do you have a horse that is a bit difficult in the contact? Perhaps the bridle shown in this video could be a useful aid for you too. In the warm up the focus is on getting the horse to yield to the leg. ( 0:14:29)

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Kasey Perry-Glass - Leg Yield and Roundness - Part Two - Leg Yields ( 0:13:07)

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They work on the leg yield first at the walk and then the trot while focusing on straightness.

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Janet explains how this issue can prevent a rider from advancing to First Level. - Part 2 ( 0:17:44)

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As the second horse rides the entrance to the test he shows quite a bit of tension, and Janet offers useful strategies for getting the best ride in these circumstances. Debbie helps this Appaloosa rider with being behind the leg. They work on a circle getting him through on the outside rein and reactive to the leg- a great lesson for us all. Debbie recommends that the rider try wearing a spur rather than use a whip when asking him to be more forward. Janet explains how this issue can prevent a rider from advancing to First Level. Debbie works with the first rider on cantering a circle while staying round. When she asks the rider to pet him he stretches and becomes rounder. They continue working on using the outside rein and inside leg.

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Carl Hester & Richard Davison, Part 2 ( 0:15:00)

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Next, Carl works with a 9-year-old, ridden by Katherine Bateson-Chandler, a top American dressage rider. They begin by riding a couple of steps of leg yield, then straight, then leg yield while keeping the horse's head in front of the chest. He gives great tips on how to make accurate turns onto the centerline. While riding the half pass at the canter they change the collection and they also work on the canter pirouette. With Carl's guidance Katherine is able to get great quality steps. They begin with the working pirouette and work up to a pirouette on the centerline.

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Getting acquainted with a new horse ( 0:01:27)

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Pat gets a new horse off the trailer and shares with us the first moments working together. Watch as they get acquainted and walk away with an understanding of how you can replicate this type of moment to begin building a relationship with your horse. Sample videos shown at a greatly reduced size.

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Farmvet/USDF Adult Clinic with Lilo Fore-Foundation Training for Young Horse ( 0:03:05)

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Sample mini-clips shown at a greatly reduced size comparative to full feature videos. Ms. Fore works with this experienced rider to create a foundation for a young Georgian Grande mare. There is an excellent demonstration of keeping the horse straight for better canter departs, great tips for riding the leg yield, and good work in the stretchy trot circle to encourage the horse to stretch into the bit.

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