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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 THE RIDER /41 Dujardin Delights at Caledon Equestrian Park Master Class


Caledon, ON - October 20, 2018 - More than 700 enthusiastic dres- sage riders and fans filled Cale- don Equestrian Park for the first day of a two-day master class with Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Charlotte Du- jardin. Dujardin did not disap- point.


Spectators enjoyed seeing


the British champion’s training system in action as she taught her way up the levels from 4-year- olds to Grand Prix horses. Pep- pering her lessons with the humourous quips for which she is famous - “Don’t just sit there like a fairy on a Christmas tree!” - Du- jardin demonstrated how progres- sion at each level depends on a solid foundation of correct basics and attention to the smallest detail. The session began with two 4-year-old mares,


Brigitte ridden by Inga Hamilton, and Juweel of Lichty ridden by Neil McIntosh. Dujardin de- scribed what she looks for in a young horse: three correct but not necessar- ily huge gaits, a willing character, and a hotter, more sensitive nature. She worked with the riders on establishing good rhythm, steady contact and appropriate self-carriage at each of the gaits. “It’s personal pref-


erence really, but I like to buy my young horses around age two and start them myself,” Dujardin said. “It’s the most im- portant stage in the training and I really enjoy the work with young horses.” Next in the ring


was Leah Wilkins on 6- year-old High Energy STH, to demonstrate Second Level. The dif- ference two additional years of maturity and training can make were im- mediately apparent. With rhythm and straightness well established at each gait, Dujardin says this is the stage at which she introduces lateral work, as well as beginning to play with the single flying change. Justin Ridgewell and Jolene were up next,


representing Third Level. Though the 7-year-old mare was intimidated by the large crowd, Dujardin complimented her quality and obvious ability, say- ing: “This is the sort of horse I look for.” By age seven Dujardin’s horses are working on more ad- vanced lateral work and starting pirouettes, which she introduced by having Justin switch between shoulder-in and haunches-in on a circle, then spi- ralling the circle in and out. Bobbie Kerr and Iggi Pop were the first FEI-


level pair in the ring, showcasing the Prix St- Georges. The pair, who recently competed at the FEI North American Youth Championships, capa- bly demonstrated the more difficult requirements at this level, including half pirouettes, tempi changes and the extended trot. While very compli- mentary about their performance, Dujardin still


“I’m happy Rigaudon Tyme was able to handle the atmosphere and adjust to me riding him in- stead of my mom. Charlotte and I discussed what areas we should work on and I think she gave me some really helpful exercises to improve the areas where we struggle. She gave me some new


tools to work with and it’s always a great learning opportunity to ride in front of an audience in a big venue like Caledon Eques- trian Park. It’s not always perfect but I think it’s helpful for the au- dience to see it doesn’t just come together like magic. I loved it.” Six more horse and rider


combinations will get their


chance to work with Dujardin to- morrow when Day 2 of the mas- ter class gets underway. A limited number of tickets are still avail- able at caledonequestrianpark.ca.


pushed Bobbi to ask for more, even if it means risking a mistake, and not to overlook details such as the quality of transitions. The final rider of the day was Tanya Strasser Shostak, representing the under-25 Grand Prix


level. In a last minute switch she chose to ride Rigaudon Tyme, more often ridden by her mother Evi Strasser. The audience enjoyed learning the in- tricacies of training at the highest levels of dres- sage, including Dujardin’s methods for teaching the canter zig zag, flying changes every stride, pas- sage and piaffe. “I’m grateful to have this incredible experi- ence,” said Strasser Shostak following her ride.


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