It is so great for the Dressage horses to get out of the arena and onto the fields and hills to relax their mind and cross train their bodies. It also helps them to develop trust in their rider. Of course it is important that you can safely walk, trot and canter in the school before you start to ride away from home. I always make sure to have a calm, babysitter type horse to accompany my young horses out on their hacks until they are familiar with the new environment before I take them alone.I am a big believer in doing your ground work and some warm up in the school before you go out, just to check the mood of your horse and ensure that everyone is relaxed before their new adventure!
Happy Trails!
Tracy's Balanced Riding blog with a focus on Dressage in the U.K.
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