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 this as they create a softer and more swinging trot, with subtle aids. Allison points out how this will serve them well over jumps.
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Part 7: Allison reminds a rider to be gentle and clear in her aids. Nagging legs and being too abrupt through turns has created an unhappy partnership. As Allison guides the rider to softness and helps give the horse consistency and clarity, the mare becomes visibly happier and more relaxed. She ...
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Part 8: Allison reminds the riders that the outside rein is for rounding and slowing., and encourages them to have the lightest possible feel in their hands when they use this aid. She assists a rider whose horse is herd bound by helping the horse focus on moving forwards and giving the rein. All...
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Part 9: Allison draws the group's attention to keeping a feel of their horse. She uses the example of one mare who is getting tight in her back and wound up, and explains hw it is the riders responsibility to notice this and do something to redirect it by showing the horse the way to relaxation a...
