Introducing Flying Changes

Description

Most horses perform flying changes easily on their own in the field, but to do them upon request with a rider on their backs can be a very different story! Especially when we are looking for a change that is "correct" in Dressage terms, meaning both the front and the hind legs make the change simultaneously, and the horse stays straight in a balanced and rhythmic canter. First you need to make sure your horse is ready to do the flying change. Otherwise you are just setting yourself up for frustration and possible failure. 

A horse is ready to begin training for Dressage quality flying changes when he...