USDF-Certified Instructor Beth Baumert explains that when your horse is balanced, he can have a relaxed rhythm. From this state, his movements become easier, his gaits improve and he becomes more beautiful and mentally relaxed. This video series helps you determine why your horse is out of balance and gives exercises to balance him laterally and longitudinally to be in what Beth calls The Land of All Possibilities.
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Balance Your Horse Laterally
USDF-Certified Instructor Beth Baumert explains why your horse is inclined to lose his balance laterally and how to maintain it by riding shoulder-fore. She shares exercises to introduce and improve the shoulder-fore: Develop flexion, narrow the horse inside hind leg so it steps under your seat, ...
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Balance Your Horse Longitudinally
USDF-Certified Instructor Beth Baumert explains why your horse is inclined to lose his balance longitudinally and how to maintain it by riding an effective half-halt and transitions. She offers a simple definition of half-halt, including the rein, leg and seat aids, as well as the timing of those...
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2020 Adequan/USDF Trainers Conference...
This Young Rider, who has ridden through the FEI Levels, starts Day 1 with Olympian Ashley Holzer who cautions the rider not to rider her horse too forward when the horse tends to be behind the leg. Dont run the horse off her feet. Instead, find the balance and allow her to find the confidence in...
