This is the first of the 2019 Winter Lecture Series and it will be focused on understanding the lateral exercises including leg-yield, shoulder-in, travers, renvers, half pass, and pirouette. Meg will break down the training of these exercises, the aids, and how to introduce them both on the ground and in riding. She will then help you to train your eye for what to look for to make sure the exercises are being performed correctly and in a gymnastic way that is biomechanically healthy for the horse. You will learn how these exercises can be used to create a supple and balanced equine partner. The format will include a lecture in the heated lounge of the barn (coffee/tea and snacks provided) followed by a demo with Meg’s horses in the indoor arena. This event will be capped at 20 people. If it needs to be postponed because of snow or extreme weather conditions, you will be given the option to attend on the rescheduled date or receive a full refund.