Scott Hassler watches this pair warm up, encouraging them to build on the ride they had the previous day. He suggests a shoulder fore past a spooky spot in the trot work and asks the rider to remember to keep the mare light footed in the canter. After watching the warm up Scott talks about the difference between collecting and getting slower and how it affects the back. He offers that working in short sets where she can be successful followed by a short break will lead be a more effective strategy in the mare training.
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Uphill Collection 2
After reviewing the warm up they work on keeping the mare going with a light-footed, active canter and ride transitions within the gait. When they find that canter they add the half pass. Scott has her ride shoulder in on the long side to correct some problems in the half pass with connection in ...
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Uphill Collection 3
Scott points out that the horse actually has six gaits- the left and right of each gait. She needs different exercises for each side of the gait to work on her issues. He reviews keeping the contact and connection in the walk. The mare shows better and better engagement and connection in her tr...
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Uphill Collection 4
When they return to work after a walk break, Scott emphasizes that each transition is important, including the first one because horses learn by consistency. They collect for a few steps while keeping active, and check for suppleness and softness. He explains that collection is compression, whe...
