The subject of work in hand is comprehensive and offers many alternative possibilities to work in the saddle. Basic work in particular is essential in order to be able to successfully perform all classical dressage exercises in hand later on - and above all - in a playful and easy way. If this basic work is neglected, problems often arise that can spoil the fun of work in hand. If done correctly, it provides the horse with excellent gymnastics and helps to prepare it for riding as well as keeping it fit into old age. The course is therefore suitable for all ages and training levels! Beginners are gently introduced to the work in hand, advanced riders are encouraged to pay attention to many small details and thus to continue to refine their communication with their partner horse!

With the help of this course, correct leading, correct halting, backing, transitions, all lateral movements in walk and trot as well as their combined use for straightness are developed. 

The individual chapters:

1. Basics and prerequisties for work in hand
2. Transitions, backing, closed standing
3. Stepping over, leg yielding
4. shoulder-in
5. Travers, Renvers, half passes
6. Straightness and combined exercises in hand

Schedule:
1. Chapter1                           18.11.2024
1. Q&A Session Chapter 1    29.11.2024
2. Chapter 2                          02.12.2024
2. Q&A session Chapter 2    13.12.2024
3. Chapter 3                          16.12.2024
3. Q&A session Chapter 3     27.12.2024
4. Chapter 4                          30.12.2024
4. Q&A session Chapter 4    10.01.2025
5. Chapter 5                          13.01.2025
5. Q&A session Chapter 5    24.01.2025
6. Chapter 6                          27.01.2025
6. Q&A Session Chapter 6    07.02.2025

The course includes:

1. Theory videos
2. Audio files of the theory - so you can listen to the theory on the go!
3. Practical videos
4. Exercises and homework
5. Handout to print out
6. closed Facebook group for exchange between course participants and live Q&A session
7. Recording of the Q&A session will be made available on the course platform - for all those who cannot be there live.

What is an online course?

An online course offers many possibilities, which we would like to explain in more detail here.
Unlike webinars, here there is the possibility of not simply teaching participants theory at a specific time, but countless materials can be made available to the participants.
For this purpose, the course platform offers all the functions we need.

The course platform

The materials online
We use ELOPAGE as our course platform. When you register for the course, you will get access to our site. On this page, we release a new chapter every fortnight - BUT of course the previous chapters remain available - for 1 YEAR!
The course platform is very easy to understand, each chapter has its own page, on the left side you will find the menu where you can switch between the individual chapters, all materials can be viewed directly online and this over and over again.


Material DOWNLOADS

All videos, audio files, the presentations in pdf format, the script as well as any bonus materials will also be available as DOWNLOADS. This makes it possible for you to download all the materials and study the individual chapters in your own time, even without an internet connection.
At the very bottom of each individual course page you can find the DOWNLOAD FILES, which you can easily download with just one click.





What material does our course include?

Theory videos

• By means of a presentation, Anja Beran gives a detailed explanation of the theory behind each individual chapter. She also explains how and why the exercises are executed, and precisely why she likes to use specific exercises.

Audio file of the theory videos

• The audio recording of the theory videos is available as a separate file.
• This means you can take a closer look at the theory irrespective of where you are, even travelling, for example.

 Presentation as PDF file

• The presentation used to explain the theory is available as a PDF file.
• This makes viewing easier if you want to watch the theory video on a mobile phone or devices with a small screen.

Praxis videos

• The exercises explained in theory are demonstrated in practice with different horses

The script

• Is suitable for printing
• Includes a detailed description of every chapter
• Graphics
• The complete exercises

Facebook group and Q&A session

YOU CAN JOIN THE COURSE WITHOUT A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT!

• Once every two weeks Anja will conduct a Q&A session, the question can be asked on the course platform and we will go live in the facebook group
• We will record these Q&A sessions and upload them on the course platform as a VIDEO and MP3 so they are available for everyone

What level is the course suitable for?

• The course is suitable for all levels - beginners are gently introduced to working in hand, advanced riders are made aware of many important details that lead to greater ease.
  Horses of all ages are suitable for benefiting from in-hand work.