The Millar Method presented by Perfect Products and Prestige Italia.What if your riding had a clear system behind it, one that connects every ride, every exercise, and every decision you make with your horse?In this opening lesson, Ian Millar and Amy Millar introduce the foundation of the Millar Method, a program developed over more than 50 years at the highest levels of the sport. This is not a collection of tips or isolated exercises. It is a complete training system designed to produce consistent performance while developing confident, rideable horses at every stage.You’ll learn how each piece of the program fits together, from horse management and groundwork to flatwork, pole work, gymnastics, course riding, and mental preparation, so that nothing in your training exists in isolation.A key focus of this lesson is understanding how both horses and riders learn. The Millars break down why effective training isn’t just about what you teach, but how you communicate it. Adjusting your approach based on how your horse receives information is what turns good training into real progress.In this lesson, you’ll learn:What makes the Millar Method a complete and connected training systemHow to structure your riding so each phase builds on the nextWhy understanding how your horse learns changes everythingHow small adjustments in communication can create immediate improvementThis lesson sets the foundation for everything that follows, giving you a clear framework to move forward with purpose in your riding.Thank You to Our Course Sponsors:Perfect Products are the supplement choice that the Millars use for their horses to keep them feeling their best. You can view their full range by visiting their website: https://perfectproductseq.com/Prestige Italia makes the Renaissance Saddles that both Amy and Ian Millar ride. You can view their full product line up at their website: https://www.prestigeitalia.com/en/renaissance/SSG Gloves are long-time supporters of the Millars. They make gloves for the barn, schooling, and the show ring. You can view the entire product line-up on their website https://ssgridinggloves.com/