Show Prep with Alex Harrison-West

Dressage superstar, coach and judge Alex Harrison-West helps get you ready for going down that centre line. From explaining what the judges comments actually mean and how to impress them; to improving the grey areas that affect your test. Jenny Rudall quizzes Alex on how he achieves his results and Alex trains Jenny on how to improve her sitting trot, use a double bridle and improve transitions.

Alex explains what a judge is really trying to tell you on a dressage test and how to improve your marks.

What is the correct frame ? Alex tells us why not to spend all your time ‘long and low’ and what to actually look for in a horse’s outline.

Alex shows us how to improve your transitions with simple and effective techniques.

Alex teaches Jenny how to ride the grey areas and improve her paces and transitions ready for competition.

Alex shows Jenny how to hold and ride in a double bridle and breaks the myths over leg length.

Alex teaches Jenny how to improve her sitting trot and when to use it in a test.

Alex brings out his youngster and shows how to get a nervous and spooky horse warm up ring ready.

Dressage rider, Alex Harrison-West helps you prepare for going down that centre line. Jenny Rudall quizzes Alex on what the judges want and spooky horses. He trains Jenny on riding the grey areas, transitions and using a double bridle.