Peter Wylde's Flatwork Non-Negotiables Training Program
Become More Confident in Your Flatwork
The best riders in the world look as if they are doing nothing in the saddle. That fine-tuning and refinement comes from practice on the flat, which does the double duty of strengthening the horse’s body while also reinforcing the relationship between horse and rider. In this Training Program, Peter Wylde shows you his go-to flatwork warm-up and some foundational exercises that will benefit any rider, and create a more rideable, flexible, and sound horse.
Learn the Value of Flatwork
Peter takes you through the most important aspect of flatwork, and why transitions can be a litmus test for a horse's education level. He also explains how proper flatwork creates a sounder horse over time.
Refine Your Transitions
Through a series of Guided Rides, Peter takes you through walk/trot transitions, forward & back transitions, and the all important canter transition, to make sure your horse understands how to use its body.
Flatwork for Warming Up
Go through Peter's tried and true warm-up routine that he does to both warm up his horses, and to assess where any potential holes and weak spots may be in their training. Perfect for any ride, solo or before jumping!
Course Overview
Access to this course includes:
- 10 video lessons with Peter Wylde, a mix of lecture and ridden demonstrations
- 4 Guided Rides that take you step-by-step through different exercises
- Access to the Equestrian Masterclass Facebook Group
Flatwork Fundamentals Training Program Overview
Listen to an Audio Lesson where Peter explains his philosophy of flatwork, as well as what you'll be getting from the program - this is best listened to on the way to the barn.
In this video lesson, Peter shares his thoughts about the value of flatwork, and how it contributes to not only a more successful horse, but a sounder horse long term.
In this first of several Guided Rides, Peter lays out the basics of proper flatwork, emphasizing forwardness, straightness, changes of direction, and contact with the outside rein.
This short video demonstration accompanies your next Guided Ride - All About Transitions, and shows you what a proper walk/trot transition should look like before you attempt the ones in the Guided Ride.
This short video demonstration accompanies your next Guided Ride - All About Transitions, and shows you what a transition within a gait looks like when properly executed before you attempt the ones in the Guided Ride.
This short video demonstration accompanies your next Guided Ride - All About Transitions, and shows you what a properly executed canter transition looks like before you attempt the ones in the Guided Ride.
In this Guided Ride, Peter takes you through a series of transitions, with the goal of achieving a transition with as little resistance from your body as possible. Eventually, you should be able to execute transitions with little more than a whisper to your horse.
This short video demonstration accompanies your next Guided Ride - Lengthening and Shortening the Canter, and shows you what it should look and feel like when using a light seat at the canter.
This short video demonstration accompanies your next Guided Ride - Lengthening and Shortening the Canter, and shows you what it should look and feel like when using a following seat at the canter.
In this Guided Ride, Peter works on lengthening and shortening, specifically at the canter, to create greater rideability and suppleness through the horse’s body.
This video demonstration accompanies your next Guided Ride - Simple Pole Exercises, and shows you what each exercise should look and feel like before attempting them yourself.
In this Guided Ride, Peter takes you through simple yet effective pole work exercises to further practice your adjustability and suppleness as it more directly relates to work over fences.
In a series of video lessons from Peter Wylde's Equestrian Masterclass, "Peter Wylde's Rideability Toolkit", you'll go through his favorite warm-ups and exercises for rideability, as well as trouble shooting some common flatwork challenges like spookiness in the corners or heaviness in one rein.
Meet Peter Wylde, your Masterclass Instructor
Peter Wylde is a highly accomplished American show jumper hailing from Massachusetts.Known for his exceptional riding skills, he gained international recognition in 2002 by securing a gold medal at the FEI World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain, riding Fein Cera. Wylde's Olympic journey includes contributing to the U.S. team's silver medal in Athens 2004.
Beyond his competitive achievements, he plays a vital role in the equestrian community by training and coaching aspiring riders. With a career spanning decades, Peter Wylde remains a respected figure in the world of show jumping, embodying dedication and skill in this demanding sport.
