The position and neck are great in the trot half pass, but Mr. Steiner asks for more energy in the trot. The work has brought better connection and carriage. as shown in the shoulder ins and medium trots. They also school the walk pirouettes, and allow her to stretch when she shows tension. Mr. Steiner offers great advice on riding the extended walk.
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Uphill Collection 1
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 ...
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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...
