Dressage Training Online – Review

The Art of Dressage — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:11:02 +0000

As I look out my window at the white 12 inches or so that covers my farm, I have mixed emotions. For one, the snow is rather pretty. I especially love the early morning when I go to feed and the sun is just starting to rise. The sun catches the snow and it sparkles as if glitter was dropped everywhere. Each time I glance out my window the farm has a picturesque feel of cleanliness. On the other hand, I am a bit depressed that I can’t do any riding. So to keep myself educated in my discipline. I prepare articles for you guys which is always fun! I have also done a lot of searching online to find some training videos I could watch to help prepare me when the snow finally does melt, the mud dries, and my horse looks curiously at my saddle as if saying “What is that?” The best program I have found so far is Dressage Training Online. I became a member and have been recently watching some of the videos they offer. Many of the instructors and riders are known throughout the world. Here is the low-down on the site.

Pros

Video qualities are good
A lot of video variety with many different levels included
Quality instructors and trainers
Can view from your home when you can’t get out and ride

Cons

Videos are live-stream and cannot be downloaded and saved on your computer.
There is a monthly fee to become a member
Live-stream videos could take time on slow connections such as dial-up.

Overall, I really liked the site and videos. I didn’t find the membership cost too high when you consider the cost to take a lesson. Even just to audit a clinic can be $10-20. I felt the program could be a benefit to my readers and created a page that includes a link to the Dressage Training Online site. They have some sample videos you can view to see if their program something that may work for you.

Of course sitting at home watching a video is nothing compared to taking your horse for a lesson with an instructor. What we can get through the videos are different perspectives. I really like the judging videos which give insight into judging a dressage test. I also like watching other riders. I used to keep my horse at a boarding barn and we had an instructor come in and give lessons about once or twice a month. One of my favorite things was to watch the other riders get a lesson. I felt I learned a lot just watching others struggle with issues and find solutions.

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Dressage Training Online – Review