Brodie Soon After he Arrived |
After some patient training from Coach Debbie Dobson - Brodie working with one of our youth riders |
Moving to the next level with coach Debbie Dobson |
Poetry in Motion... |
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Brodie is a 7 yr old Morgan X Arab Gelding. He has a great temperment but could be spooky and inconsistent. He needed to learn to relax and build confidence in himself and his surroundings. |
It was important to give him time to settle in and re-establish the basics. Coach Debbie Dobson spent a couple of months quietly and patiently training him to give him a solid foundation to progress from. After this time even one of our intermediate youth riders was enjoying working through the basics. |
Once a good foundation was in place it was time to move to the next level. By this time Brodie had the flexibility, muscle development and confidence to learn more. |
Check out the video - Brodie is moving fluidly, he is responsive and above all relaxed and happy! Brodie in preparation for his first show a few weeks later... |
Brodie at Palgrave where he pinned twice - including a second - in tough competition at his first show!! |
Coach Dobson riding Brodie in the Rhegan White Clinic. | Brodie is now getting ready for next show season - watch this space.... | |
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| Coach Dobson allowed time for Brodie to get comfortable in his surroundings and used a well-planned warm-up routine to keep his attention focused and ensure the best performance in the ring. | Brodie has had an amazing year, from uncertain youngster to schooling half-pass and perfecting other dressage moves for next year. With plenty of field time/down-time to allow him to just be a horse and help preserve his keen spirit. |
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