Intro to In-Hand Work
Groundwork
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1m 13s
In this brief video, 2021 Dressage at Devon winner and head trainer at Hilltop Farm, Michael Bragdell introduces his collection on how he starts working his horses in hand leading up to performing half-steps with them. He gives a simple explanation of what he does and why he does it.
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Equipment and Tack for In-Hand Work
Michael explains his choices for equipment, from bridles to footwear to whips, that he uses for his groundwork and why. Overall, his choices are simple with safety and ease of use in mind.
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Yielding to the Rein
The first step in Michael process is to see how the horse yields to the rein on both sides. He wants them to follow the pressure of the rein, and when the horse bends around and follows the rein, he releases the pressure. He also explains and demonstrates how it can be different on each side.
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Walking and Halting In-Hand
The next step in the progression is to take the horse to the rail/wall to walk and halt the horse in-hand. The horse, especially if he is young, he does not ask the horse to be on the bit. He shows how to hold the reins and the whip, as well as walking backwards, which will take practice to get c...
