T
he flying change pops up in just about every discipline – either on purpose, or quite often by
accident (just ask someone who struggles
BRISTER’S BRIEF
Flying changes
to keep their horse in counter canter). As with most things on horseback, it looks easy but very rarely is so. And due to that smooth, effortless appearance many riders will attempt a flying change before they, or their horse are ready (guilty, Your Honour).
The flying change is a movement required in
This article looks at what the flying change is, and how to go about it from
nearly all equestrian disciplines. In the first of
a dressage viewpoint. In our next issue,
this two-part series, CHARLIE BRISTER unpacks
we’ll explore the differences in the way
the change and explains the basics.
show jumping riders train and ask for a flying change.
