Dressage Critique

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We show second level, here's some stuff from tests. The lateral work is wigglier than it should be, we obviously need to practice it off the wall more.
Keep it constructive, please :)

It wont let me c the video

Yeah...video isn't available for me either :(

I believe you have your privacy locks on and without being a friend we will be unable to view it.

I can't see anything, because I don't have a facebook?

Ok try again it should be fixed.

The videos a little grainy, but at points he is slightly behind the vertical/ the poll is not the highest point (when you turn from the center line right in front of the camera). It seems like you are a little stiff in your hips at points, he is swishing his tail on the lateral work which is a sign of stiffness/discomfort of the back (which can be caused by a stiffer seat). I can't tell this clearly but it seems like you hold back with your elbows more than your hands, make sure your elbows are supple. And like you said, some of the lateral is a bit wobbly but that improves with practice. I really like your back and your contact isn't too gripping or too loose. This video angle is very amusing, you would disappear for a few seconds than re-appear doing something completely different, reminded me of the movie Jaws for some reason lol

I also noticed your horse was behind the vertical at times, and some slight stiffness but over all it was quite beautiful!

The second shoulder-in tracking right was nice. (3rd one overall) The only thing that I saw was, at the canter, your upper body comes behind the vertical with each stride. Not by much, but worth a mention. Horse is a little behind the vertical. Maybe some exercises like stretchy circles will help him stretch more forward into the bit? I'll have to try that video idea. I always ride alone, so that's probably my best bet at getting good video.

Darn can't see it. I was looking forward to seeing you ride Anebel