Susanne von Dietze
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Instruction
VIDEO with Susanne von Dietze and JJ Tate: Collected Work
Susanne teaches JJ Tate on Kynynmont Gunsmoke's Gideon, a 3/4 Connemara who has competed through Grand Prix.
Theory
VIDEO with Susanne von Dietze: The Dressage Rider’s Seat, Demo Ride
Watch Susanne von Dietze's explanation of rider biomechanics in action.
Instruction
VIDEO: Unmounted Exercises for the Dressage Rider’s Seat
Susanne von Dietze takes us through an unmounted session where she describes the use of the rider’s seat and leads auditors (and you!) through exercises.
Instruction
VIDEO: Susanne von Dietze on The Dressage Rider’s Seat
How the rider’s seat, balance and position affect the horse
Instruction
Rider Biomechanics: Discover a Deeper and More Effective Dressage Seat
Susanne von Dietze critiques Amber Hall and her young Oldenburg gelding at First Level.
Instruction
Rider Biomechanics: Engage Your Core to Find a Deeper Seat
Susanne von Dietze critiques this First-Level combination.
Instruction
Find a More Supple Leg and Hip Position While Riding
Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques a new horse-and-rider pair.
Instruction
Evaluating Progress in a Second Level Pair
Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques a Second Level combination.
Instruction
Examine Rider Body Balance During Extension and Collection
Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze critiques a Fourth Level combination.
Instruction
Shift Balance To Encourage Self-Carriage in Dressage
Biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze discusses encouraging self-carriage as she critiques Cristina Kayvon-Pierce at First Level.