Dr. Moller gives an excellent description of how to do the half halt and how it rebalances the horse. When they return to the canter, they work on this same concept in the canter.
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Dr. Ulf Moller - First Level Canter, ...
In the trot, they work on almost walking using the leg, and then lightening the contact at the moment the horse lightens. Using these half halts allows the horse to find his self carriage.
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Dr. Ulf Moller - First Level Canter, ...
The stride in the canter is short and Dr. Moller encourages the rider to ride each stride as if it is the first one after the transition. He explains how it is difficult for the horse to maintain his balance without enough jump.
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Dr. Ulf Moller - First Level Canter, ...
Dr. Moller has the rider think of trotting the horse forward and straight from behind. They show a lovely trot and Dr. Moller asks that the tempo remain consistent. They work for more jump in the canter.
