Pole Dressage combines the different movements, gaits and technical aspects of Dressage with the benefits of Polework. Working over ground poles is a well recognised and proven approach to improve rhythm and balance while Dressage has centuries of training and tradition to contribute.
Polework has many benefits for horses including improving muscle development, encouraging tendon lubrication and correct muscle engagement, strengthening the core and improving cardiac fitness. Benefits for the rider are also numerous as Polework helps riders to improve position, posture and balance, in addition to recognition and adjustment of stride length.
Dressage has so many benefits for both horses and riders; it has a training scale which provides a framework for the horse’s training through the different levels of education. The many different movements of Dressage allow plenty of room for creativity in training and, when combined with ground poles, gives both horse and rider variety and structure. This is vital to avoid arena sourness or boredom.
The ultimate goal of PoleDressage is to create a harmonious relationship between horse and rider, leading to a confident, respectful and capable equine partnership. Which is essential for riders seeking to improve their riding and training or take their performance to the next level.
