Amateur Dressage

In this lesson, Eileen Keipper, M.A., M.S., of Mental Edge Consulting, a certified sports psychologist who specializes in equestrian sports, discusses communication and positive reinforcement. She gives an overview of the topic and leads a volunteer through exercises that illustrate the clear benefits of using positive reinforcement. Her exercises and explanations demonstrate the various areas of horsemanship, including riding, where positive reinforcement can be used.

In addition to Eileen's explanation of the concept and theory behind positive reinforcement, the lesson contains examples with both a human volunteer and with horses. Her lesson helps riders understand how to put into practice a very useful and effective strategy in working with their equine partners.

This short lesson is divided into three parts for ease of viewing.

Look for the next video lesson from Eileen Keipper in September 2008.

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In this video, the first in the AmateurDressage.com Learn series, certified sports psychologist Eileen Keipper, M.A., M.S., of Mental Edge Consulting, provides an overview of how sports psychology and mental training can help amateur dressage riders.

Look for additional videos from Eileen Keipper in August and September 2008.

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