Introduction
Levade, and Terre a Terre, are two of the most difficult horsemanship maneuvers. They require patience and a lot of skill. These maneuvers are impressive and are often admired and respected by those who are able to master them. This article will show you how to teach your horse Terre a Terre and a Levade. These maneuvers can be difficult to teach, so we will discuss them and offer tips for making it easier.
What is a Levade and how does it work?
Levade refers to a maneuver where the horse stands on its hind leg with its neck raised and its front legs extended forward. This maneuver requires strength and balance on the part of the horse. This maneuver is very impressive and is often used in dressage competitions.
How to teach a horse to do a levade
It can be difficult to teach a horse how to do a Levade. First, make sure the horse can stand on its hind legs. You can do this by slowly introducing the horse and rewarding him for standing on his hind legs.
Step 1: Start with groundwork
It is essential to make sure that the Levade is confident and comfortable before you attempt to teach it. This includes teaching your horse how to stand, move, stop, turn and turn. This will be the basis for teaching the Levade.
Step 2: Insert the Levade
After the horse has completed basic groundwork, it’s time to introduce the Levade. You can use a rope or pole to place it under the horse’s stomach. You can reward your horse for standing on its hind legs by gently pulling the rope or pole up.
Step 3: Increase height and duration
The next step is to increase height and length of the Levade. You can do this by gradually increasing the height or pole of the Levade and rewarding your horse for every successful attempt. After the horse can hold the Levade for several second, it’s ready to move on to the next step.
Step 4: Add movement
The last step is to give the Levade movement. Ask your horse to move in a circle, forward, or backward while in the Levade position. This will teach the horse to balance and control.
What is Terre a Terre?
Terre a Terre refers to a maneuver where the horse leaps over a low obstacle, landing on its hind legs. This maneuver requires coordination and strength from the horse. This maneuver is very impressive and often used in dressage competitions.
How to teach a horse to do Terre a Terre
It takes patience and skill to teach a horse Terre a Terre. First, ensure the horse can jump over low obstacles. You can do this by slowly introducing the horse and rewarding each successful attempt.
Step 1: Start with groundwork
It is essential to make sure that Terre a Terre is comfortable with the basic groundwork before you attempt to teach it. This includes teaching your horse how to stand, move, stop, turn and turn. This foundation will allow Terre a Terre to be taught.
Step 2: Introduce Terre a Terre
After the horse has mastered basic groundwork, it’s time to introduce Terre a Terre. You can do this by placing small jumps or poles under the horse’s stomach. Ask the horse gently to jump over the small jumps or poles. Reward the horse for completing the maneuver successfully each time.
Step 3: Increase height and duration
After the horse has become comfortable with jumping over small jumps or poles, it is time to increase the length and height of the Terre a Terre. You can do this by increasing the height of the jumps or poles gradually and rewarding the horse after each successful attempt. After the horse can hold the Terre a Terre for several second, it’s ready to move on to the next step.
Step 4: Add movement
The last step is to give movement to Terre a Terre. You can ask the horse to move forward or backward.