Benefits of using Dressage Mirrors...
Our clients tell us that they
benefited from having mirrors straight away,
and don’t know how they managed without
them. Strategically placed mirrors in your
arena are a valuable asset, helping you
monitor your horses movements, even when
your instructor isn’t there. As you look
into the mirror you will see immediately bad
posture and if you are riding straight. As
you get into the habit of looking at the
mirror rather than your horse your balance
and posture will improve.
These mirrors mean you’ll be able to see
what the judge sees, so you can correct what
you need to when you need to. Your horse can
feel the correction at the right time
because you’re able to see it in real time
this important visual feedback enables your
training to move forward at a quicker pace.
The use of mirrors will help you practise
good habits such as proper angles in your
half-passes and shoulder-ins, and proper
seat and leg positions. You can watch your
horses hindquarter engagement and the amount
of bend required for precise lateral
movements. The more time you spend riding
correctly the easier it is to repeat in the
competition arena. You can improve your
accuracy and get better results (making the
difference between satisfactory and good the
potential of 2 extra points for accuracy)
while saving money on training fees. This
really is the way to help you and your horse
realise your full potential.
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To make sure the
rider is sitting correctly in the saddle
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To check the aids
given are correct
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To make sure the
horse works into a correct outline
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To check if movements
are ridden correctly
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To check if the horse
is straight when riding different
movements
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To check the accuracy
of lateral work
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To check if the horse
is working properly though its back
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To check if the hind
legs are properly engaged
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To check if the rein
contact is even.
Often what you feel is right really isn’t
and remember your horse cannot ride straight
if you’re not straight you need mirrors to
be able to monitor this and correct this
immediately. |
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