As the pair moves into canter, they do small forward and back transitions where the forward generates energy, and the back helps compress her and load the outside hind leg. Small movements help build the strength slowly as these moments are deceptively difficult. Performing counter canter will also help the horse rock back on the outside, but it is important to note that the horse cant just go lower and faster.
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Training/First Level
FEI trainer Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel works with a Training/First Level rider and this fun, 9-year-old Draft-Cross gelding.
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Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel—Training ...
In Part 5 of the Training Scale series, Felicitas looks at Connection from the horse's point of view. Felicitas will show that after the horse found rhythm and tempo and was relaxed how he then searches for the connection. She explains that connection should be something the horse is seeking, lik...
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Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel—Training ...
In Part 6 of the Training Scale series, Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel looks at Connection from the rider's point of view. She explains how the rider's ability to have a stable upper body with a soft feel in the arms and hands is what helps makes connection possible.
