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The Scales of Training Begin With Rhythm

rider know how schooling Aug 04, 2024
Alison Kenward schooling a horse in an outdoor arena for a lesson on rhythm and the Scales of Training.

The Scales of Training give us a useful way to think about our horse’s way of going and the different elements we are developing through schooling.

In this video I begin with rhythm and look at the Scales of Training from the rider’s point of view. I talk about your role as a rider, your horse’s gymnastic development and some of the things you can notice when you are schooling your horse.

Let’s begin with rhythm.