Classical Groundwork

for Straightness & Balance...

Learn to dance with your horse in the Art of Classical Groundwork. This course gives your horse the chance to develop his balance and topline musculature correctly through proper education utilizing the lateral exercises - without the added weight of the rider. Classical Groundwork teaches us how these movements are an absolute necessity in obtaining balance, straightness, lightness and eventually collection. As the course progresses the horse learns to re-balance his entire center. of gravity towards the haunches, lift himself into self carriage and step to the point of weight to prepare him for the rider.
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What you will learn in this Course...

  • How the position of the head and jaw affects the hip and hind leg

  • What natural asymmetry is and how it effects your ride

  • Why the horse needs to be in a C shape to be straight

  • What primary exercise creates straightness in your horse

  • How to get a horse to bend and soften correctly

  • How to avoid the horse falling in or out on a shoulder or hind leg

  • What the Academic Aids are and how to apply them

  • When and how to train Shoulder in and Haunches in and their counter exercises

  • How the Pirouette is used to build collection

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Classical Groundwork is the foundation for Collection. Without improving the balance of the horse, there really is no way of arriving at Riding in Lightness or reaching that amazing experience of a horse traveling in Collection with the finest balance as if he were free. Learning to dance with your horse from the ground will build your abilities as a rider beyond what you thought possible and provide your horse with the education and physical agility he needs to be a great riding partner for you. Get started now and click on the buy now button below!
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What you get...

and can expect out of this course!

  • 18 Educational Videos

    In depth videos of what, why, exactly how and when to apply and train each exercise and step of Classical Groundwork. Videos are provided in the best order to achieve lightness, straightness and balance.

  • Explanatory text

    Videos are accompanied by in depth explanatory text where Celie explains step by step how to break down the exercises and handle troubleshooting to ensure that you have understood the exercises correctly.

  • Riding in Lightness Consultation

    Hop on the phone with Celie and get your FREE One on One Riding in Lightness Consultation to better solve your specific situation and customize your training process to maximize your results.

Course Curriculum Overview...

on your journey into Lightness

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • Welcome! Grab your FREE BONUS Now...

    • Before we begin, please answer these two important questions...

    • Need help?
  • 2

    Let's get started!

    • Let's get started! Why Groundwork for Balance?

    • What tools do you need to train Classical Groundwork?

    • FAQ's on how to go about training...
  • 3

    Chapter 1: Stellung & Bending

    • Step #1: Stellung and Bending - Asymmetrical Horses

    • Downward Rotation of Body Parts - Stellung and Bending

    • Shoulder in Forward Down on the Circle
  • 4

    Chapter 2: Shoulder Fore and Shoulder In

    • Shoulder Fore on a Two Track

    • Shoulder in from the Ground on Fence

    • Shoulder In Troubleshooting - Falling on the Outside Shoulder

    • Shoulder Crossing for Lightness
  • 5

    Chapter 3: Haunches in & Half Pass

    • Haunches in from the Ground

    • Haunches In - For the First Time With a Green Horse

    • Training on the Half Pass On and Off the Fence
  • 6

    Chapter 4: Direct & Indirect Pirouette

    • Start Working Pirouette (travers pirouette)

    • Indirect Pirouette (renvers pirouette)

    • Example of Combining Lateral Groundwork Exercises

    • Cueing the 4 Academic Aids from a Standstill

    • Lesson with a Student: Taking the Half Halt into Shoulder In/Haunches In
  • 7

    Next Steps...

    • You're almost done! Here is what's next...

    • Tell us what you need before you go...
  • 8

    Thank you & Congratulations on Completing the Course!

    • Thank you and Congratulations!

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Your Journey into the Classical Academia of Riding starts with this Ground work Course in the Art of Classical Groundwork also called "In hand work". Start this beautiful and connecting journey today...

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What Clients are saying...

about Celie Weston & Artful Riding

It's amazing how far we've come from just online training!

Sherri Dolan

I really enjoy Celie's online courses. I've taken other online courses before and was not happy with any of them. However Celie has given me lots to work on and I love the methodical approach. My horse and I are progressing nicely even in advanced movements!