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Position, Balance, Aids
Required at this level:
The coach should confirm and strengthen all the elements
of position, balance, and application of the aids as
detailed under Starter through Intermediate Level
Dressage Teaching Requirements.
The Advanced level rider should ride with a secure,
relaxed, supple, and independent seat through all move-
ments. It is this seat which permits the required applica-
tion of seamless, coordinated, effective independent aids
throughout all required movements and transitions.
ADVANCED DRESSAGE
At this level, the rider should:
• Understand and practice the accurate timing of the aids,
the exercises, the methods of release, and the mental atti-
tude to develop and refine the horse and themselves as the
trainer of the horse.
• Ensure that their horse is confident and relaxed as their
level of collection increases.
• Employ the correct and effective positioning of the aids,
including weight distribution, throughout all their riding on
the flat and over fences.
• Demonstrate advanced strength and balance in trot and
canter without gripping or tensing the legs, hands, or body
for balance, with and without stirrups as appropriate.
• Understand and demonstrate correct use of aids and posi-
tioning for all required and schooling movements.
Advanced level riders may, as appropriate for their horse,
use the double bridle as an auxiliary aid for their dressage
training and competition.
Teaching and Rider
Requirements
