Training with Kyra Kyrklund, Vol 2: Rider´s seat and balance dvd

Kyra Kyrklund is one of the most complete horsewomen of our time. Before concentrating on dressage, she was competingin in both eventing and showjumping in her native Finland. Kyra has to date competed at five Olympic Cames. Partnered by her unforgettable black stallion, Matador, she won a silver medal at the 1990 World Equestrial Games in Stokholm and won the Volvo World Cup in Paris in 1991.

After seven years as chief dressage trainer at the Swedish National Stud at Flyinge Kyra in now based in England from where she travels to do clinics and seminars all over the world.

"Balance - the what, why and how" is yhe key to Kyra's logical training system. Her video series and her book "Dressage with Kyra" gives you the opportunity to appreciate and benefit from the clear and conssistent training tecniques. Each programme gives comprehensive guidelines to the "building blocks" of her effective "start, stop, turn" formula from the basic stages through to the most advanced levels of the dressage training.
This system and philosophy has not only enabled Kyra to produce 14 international Grand Prix horses but also to train many riders in Olympic dressage, showjumping and eventing. She believes that the influence of correct basic level training gives the horse the confidence to perform consistently and succesfully in any sphere

Volume 2
THE RIDER'S SEAT AND BALANCE

"Balance" is the key word of this second volume from the series "Training with Kyra Kyrklund".
The riders position is analysed in detail both at the halt and when in motion.
Basic rider faults commonly seen are demonstrated and the relationship between the rider's balance and their instant effect on the horse are examined. She asks the question "Are you preventing your horse from going on the bit or bending right or left?"
This video clearly and succintly demonstrates the importance of the correct seat and shows how it directly affects the quality of communication between you and your horse. With Kyra's help you can improve your performance immeasurably.
Approx 25-30 mins.