As the horse gets a walk break, Scott reviews that they need to work him through for short periods of time. They need to work on him being more relaxed in his back and through in his topline. By doing transitions within the canter they teach him the change his balance and carry more. He next asks for a sMoller circle with quality at the canter, and a down transition to the trot in balance. The gradual stretching down in the trot is his reward, and they have to ride each step of the transition from the stretch to the working trot, Scott summarizes the ride, and talks about when stretching will be the most useful in the ride. He finishes with questions from the auditors including the importance of a consistent contact with the young horse and stretching.
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Transitions within the gait
Transitions within the gait
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More Freedom In The Shoulder 1
As it begins raining, Laura discusses the current training issues with this rider and her mare. They warm up and in the leg yield Laura asks them to think of forward and sideways equally with the shoulders leading slightly. She shows Laura her canter and then they leg yield on a circle in the c...
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More Freedom In The Shoulder 2
While on a circle Laura has her change her posting to have 2 sitting steps and 2 standing steps, helping the horse to slow their hind leg without pulling on the reins. Laura walks with her and helps with from the ground with asking for the mare to reach more with her front legs. Laura then has ...
