This is a lovely example of working a Grand Prix stallion with freedom and flow in a bitless bridle. Ms. Froment emphasizes a giving hand and the suppleness of the horse while providing a training session that allows the horse to flow forward in even the most complex movements.
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Reschooling the Upper Level Horse - P...
Laura brings us a horse and rider with Grand Prix experience. It's interesting to note that both are very tall- he is almost 18-2! They talk about how they warm him up and how they stretch him before asking for a collected walk to extended walk. Laura emphasizes that after the rider makes a cor...
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Reschooling the Upper Level Horse - P...
They reverse directions and continue to work on the shoulder in, making sure that he isn't using too much angle to avoid pushing. Laura gives a very thorough explanation of how to use the ideal aid and how to correct an inaccurate response. This particular horse uses lead changes because of a s...
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Reschooling the Upper Level Horse - P...
Now that the horse is warmed up they go back to the shoulder in, making sure that the angle is appropriate for the horse to push into the outside rein. They work on developing his strength by using the shoulder in. Because this horse is tight in the back the rider sometimes rides in the posting...
