How to Ride a Simple Change
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The simple change is a movement that appears in some dressage tests. Contrary to what its name would have you believe, there's nothing "simple" about it. As the rider, you need to be very clear and coordinated with your aids, and your horse needs to respond to them almost instantaneously for this movement to be smooth and seamless. So, in this podcast episode, we will look at what a simple change is, why you would want to ride one, and the steps on how to ride a simple change correctly, along with some bonus training tips. (Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'How to Ride a Simple Change' episode) ------------- If you would rather read the article on our blog, click here - https://howtodressage.com/dressage-movements/ride-simple-change/ To take our Big Dressage Quiz, click here - https://howtodressage.com/big-dressage-quiz/ To view our equestrian books and training diaries on Amazon, click here - https://amzn.to/2SFL633      To check out The Complete Online Dressage Course, click here - https://course.howtodressage.com If you would like to follow our Facebook Page, click here - https://www.facebook.com/HowToDressage/ FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Simple Steps to Boost Your Dressage Scores https://howtodressage.com/7-simple-steps/ -------------
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