In-Hand Leg Yield
Groundwork
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5m 10s
Especially with younger horses, Michael likes to introduce lateral work concepts on the ground before doing them under saddle. In this video, he explains and demonstrates executing a leg yield in-hand. It also gives him the opportunity to get an idea of how the horse feels before he gets on.
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In-Hand Shoulder-In
The next lateral movement Michael works with is shoulder-in. In this short video, he explains and demonstrates executing a shoulder-in. He does not look for the exact bend and position that he would want under saddle. Rather, he looks for an attempt and basic positioning to give him a place to st...
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In-Hand Haunches-In and Half Pass
Finally, Michael shows how to perform haunches-in and half pass from the ground. Haunches-in, in particular, can be difficult to execute because the person has to be on the outside and between the horse and the wall. Again, Michael looks for the horse to try the basics of the movements so she sta...
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Parking at the Mounting Block
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