🔥Energizing the horse
⚫️I think it happens with every horse that they tend to "shuffle" at times.To achieve energizing, I brought an exercise.
♦️You can do this exercise during any dressage pattern, but I think it’s most advantageous on a large circle or by alternating patterns.
⚪️The exercise: frequent tempo changes, transitions every few steps.
〰️For example, after 2-3 strides of trot, transition to walk, 2-3 strides of walk, then back to trot. Repeat this during any dressage patterns until you feel a difference in the horse's energy.
🫧You can also use trot-walk or canter-trot transitions.