101 Schooling Exercises

Andrew Day is a former international event rider and Senior lecturer at the Training the Teachers of Tomorrow Trust (TTT) and conducts clinics across the country training riders from beginner to Grand Prix level. He is based in Surrey. Formerly a magazine editor Jaki Bell began riding in her mid-30s. In 1999 she joined Horse magazine as head of the editorial team. She left to begin a freelance career in equestrian publishing and this is her first book. Jaki lives in Sevenoaks, Kent with her two horses and rides every day.

1 Introduction 2 Rhythm, Balance and Impulsion: transitions 3 Supple = Straight: circles 4 Even on Both Sides: serpentines 5 Loose and Agile: leg yielding 6 Control, Collection and Impulsion: shoulder in 7 Power from Behind: travers and renvers 8 The Gymnastic Horse: half pass 9 Strengthening the Canter: counter canter 10 Getting off the Ground: flying changes