Part 3: Allison works with the riders to establish a consistent contact that the horses can rely on and be confident in. They focus on still hands and soft elbows to create this at the trot. Allison reminds the group of the power of asking the horses simple, deliberate questions that they are able to answer, as a tool to build confidence and help with nerves. They practice a simple turn on the forehand, with a focus on pressure and release and clear body language and aides.
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Part 4: The riders take the feel from the turn on the forehand exercise and begin to work on leg yield. Allison thoroughly explains the aids, and offers real-time correction and feedback, supporting each rider and their individual horses as they attempt the exercise. She reminds the riders of the...
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Part 5: The riders work at a trot and canter, focusing on maintaining the regular contact and keeping the horse moving forward down the center of the reins. Allison coaches them to switch from working to medium trot, and back again, using as little hand as possible. By closing their legs and usin...
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Part 6: Allison continues to coach the riders on using more body language and leg, and less hand. One one horse gets fast, she explains the value and feel of the half halt, sharing that this is when riders ask the shoulder to wait for the hind end, and engaging the hind end. The rider practice th...
