The day you get your first flying change on your dressage horse is a fun and exciting day to say the least. You are officially halfway up the ladder on the way to the Grand Prix! Then reality sets in as you start to realize that perfecting the flying change is a whole different task!
From straightness to timing and elevation and engagement, the journey to amazing flying changes has really just begun for you and your dressage horse. In this video we take a look at how to straighten the flying changes with your dressage horse. This is a common problem and needs to be corrected before you start training your tempi changes because it will all go downhill from there.
Training the flying changes in dressage can be intense so remember to sit back and enjoy the ride once in a while too! Time to have some fun and try this at home!