Part 2: Catherine helps the rider address the mare coming up against the hand, by working on lifting the inside rein to create flexion and softness. She explains that the ongoing issue with the horse changing canter leads behind, actually stems from her coming up against the rein and she coaches the rider to establish a better seat to hand connection. They focus on keeping the neck position constant and creating a supple bend around the riders leg where the horse is soft and willing to accept the rein.
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Suppleness - Part 3
Part 3: Catherine notes the mare is stiffening her back and then becoming resistant to the aides. She coaches the rider to keep her between the hand and the leg, and to use shoulder in and shoulder fore to supple her. The rider works on carrying their hands, and avoiding old habits of losing soft...
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Suppleness - Part 4
Part 4: Catherine shares some exercises to increase elasticity and engagement at the trot. She coaches the rider to create more expression in the horses shoulder be riding from the inside leg to the outside rein, and always keeping even pressure on his reins to ensure the bit stays centered in hi...
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Suppleness - Part 5
Part 5: Catherine works with the rider to keep the mare's neck soft, and leave it quiet as they work through trot to canter transitions. He works on pressing his hand forward towards the ears to give the bit, rather than pushing towards the mouth, which allows a release without moving the mare's ...
