Horse Geeks Episode 111: The Training Scales

The Horse Geeks Podcast - Where we look at horses and riding from the inside out



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Topic: Review of the traditional Training Scales or Training Pyramid which is the foundation of the German Classical method of training.

The Scales involve

1. Rhythm

2. Suppleness

3. Contact

4. Impulsion

5. Straightness

Rhythm is the base of the pyramid and straightness is at the top. This discussion is looking at what the words mean and it is necessary that a horse develops in that order - it depends! Have we ever considered that the qualities outlined in the scales could be looked at internally, meaning how our horse coordinates movement, and externally, meaning how our horse executes maneuvers? This is where a lot of confusion in the training world begins!



Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique Instructor

www.optimalposture.org 



Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer

Developer of Training for Optimal Balance

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