The Simple Changes are not necessarily quite... so... simple.
If you need more time and attention on your Simple Changes, this is perfect. This course was MADE for you!
Or even if you want more support and help to POLISH your simple changes before moving on to the Flying Changes. This course is exactly what you have been looking for!
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
This is a 4-week course that is designed to help you hone in on any problems you are having in your simple changes, and give you the tools and support you NEED to sculpt the simple changes you have always been searching for.
A “Simple Change” in Dressage is a change of the canter from one lead to the other, through the walk (Canter-Walk-Canter). For example, from the left lead canter, the horse would be brought directly to the walk for 3-5 clear walk steps, and the other canter lead begins. There should be no trot steps between canter and walk and from walk to canter.
✔ It is a good test of the horse’s responsiveness and ability to adjust quickly to the rider’s requests.
✔ If you wish to compete, the simple change is required at USDF Second Level and British Dressage Elementary Level.
✔ Good quality Simple Changes are considered a prerequisite to good quality Flying Changes. Once you have the simple changes, you can begin work on the Flying Changes.
✔ Many of the problems in the Flying Changes can be fixed by returning to polish the Simple Changes.
Before you can work on the Simple Change movement as a "whole", you need to first take it apart into its core components. By working on each of those components first, you can then build it up from the foundation. By polishing each component individually, you can then bring it all together in the end for a much better result than if you tried to just "wing it".
🌱 All Online. No travel is necessary. You just need an internet connection and device to access the internet (also a phone or video camera to record your rides, IF you want feedback on your videos).
🌱 4 modules, delivered one per week
🌱 Each module contains theory and 3 riding exercises, with videos and text instructions (all downloadable). Each module will contain BRAND NEW video demonstrations of Thomas and our Assistant Trainers riding the exercises with Thomas' commentary about what is happening, why, and how.
🌱 You can get feedback on your videos of yourself riding each exercise, each component of the simple change, and the final movement put together with our detailed analysis, tips, and instruction. You can get our feedback in any or all of the 2 Hot Seat sessions where we meet live on Zoom as a group, watch the videos, and give you our commentary feedback. Or you can post your videos in the Facebook Group to get our written commentary and feedback.
🌱 You can attend the 4 live Q&A sessions where you can ask any questions you have, so you are fully supported throughout the entire course experience.
🌱 After the course is over, you keep access to all of the course materials, videos, recordings, and the Facebook Group. You can return to the materials and work on them more, on your own, at any time, as many times as you like.
FULL PAY
€297
• The Complete 4 module course spread out over the month of September 2023
• Lifetime access to the Exclusive Facebook Group for discussion, questions, and feedback
• 4 Live Q&A Coaching Sessions (with downloadable recordings)
• 2 Live HotSeat Sessions (with downloadable recordings)
• 3 riding exercises in each module with demonstration videos
• Theory lessons breaking down the simple change into the components of What, Why, and How
`*Other currency options are available. Just click the button below to view all the options.
3-MONTHLY PAYMENTS
€120/mo
• The Complete 4 module course spread out over the month of September 2023
• Lifetime access to the Exclusive Facebook Group for discussion, questions, and feedback
• 4 Live Q&A Coaching Sessions (with downloadable recordings)
• 2 Live HotSeat Sessions (with downloadable recordings)
• 3 riding exercises in each module with demonstration videos
• Theory lessons breaking down the simple change into the components of What, Why, and How
`*Other currency options are available. Just click the button below to view all the options.
* This is a payment plan, not a subscription.
12-MONTHLY PAYMENTS
€42/mo
• The Complete 4 module course spread out over the month of September 2023
• Lifetime access to the Exclusive Facebook Group for discussion, questions, and feedback
• 4 Live Q&A Coaching Sessions (with downloadable recordings)
• 2 Live HotSeat Sessions (with downloadable recordings)
• 3 riding exercises in each module with demonstration videos
• Theory lessons breaking down the simple change into the components of What, Why, and How
`*Other currency options are available. Just click the button below to view all the options.
* This is a payment plan, not a subscription.
FAQ
If your question isn't covered here, just email us at [email protected] .
Are some horses just UNABLE to learn a Simple Change?
How does an online course work? Do I need to be sitting at the computer at a set time on certain days?
Can you guarantee that my horse will learn it in this course?
How does this fit into the courses I am already taking?
What if my horse is not ready for the Simple Change?
I haven’t taken a Ritter course yet. Is this really right for me?
What level is this course appropriate for?
What if I ride Western or bitless?
What if I can't watch the training sessions live?
I have a non-typical horse breed for Dressage (Icelandic, TWH, Quarter Horse, Standardbred, etc.) Can I still do this course?
What equipment do I need?
Do I need any special program or software?
When are the Q&A's?
When are the Hot Seats?
What’s the cancellation policy?
How do I sign up? What if I have payment problems?
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