After a walk break they return to the trot, checking to make sure he is working off of her weight aid and keeping the rhythm. Helen does a few trot half passes and ends the session with a stretchy trot.
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Christoph Hess - Upper Level Work, Da...
As this rider warms up, Christoph discusses the difference between being behind the vertical with a long or short neck. He has the rider ask the horse to stretch while reaching for the bit. They show a lovely canter on a long rein, including a flying change in that frame. Watch for a great exampl...
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Christoph Hess - Upper Level Work, Da...
They continue the long-rein exercise at the canter with flying changes, allowing the horse to learn to use his neck for balance in the changes.
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Christoph Hess - Upper Level Work, Da...
When asking for a trot canter“transition on the long rein, the horse kicks out, But they work through this resistance and make this a relaxed transition.
