Gareth Hughes brings us an 11-year-old stallion to show how to train for the trot half pass. He discussed what lateral work he trains before introducing the half pass while explaining it's the first lateral movement where the horse has to move in the direction that they're bending. He makes sure the horse is moving off his leg in the trot and isn't pushing against the inside leg before asking for the shoulder fore. He first asks for flexion to the inside and then moves into the shoulder fore. Gareth presents his systematic method of introducing the half pass, beginning with the horse understanding they can go forward while relaxing around the inside leg. He starts by riding the long diagonal, softening around the inside leg and making a slight banana shape.
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Trot Half Pass - Part 2
Gareth emphasizes that the half pass is found all the way to Grand Prix, and how important it is to teach the horse to move forward through the movement and not stiffen and lose the gait. Creating tightness damages the gymnastic effect of the exercise. Gareth demonstrates some of the common probl...
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Roundness on the Outside Rein - Part ...
They now ride the canter half pass with great direction from Gary on where to start and end the movement as well as the size of stride needed to ride the movement well.
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More Bend - Part One - Trot Half Pass
Allison Brock works with this junior rider on a 10 year old Dutch mare, competing at FEI junior levels. She helps her with the use of her aids in the lateral work to get to the mare back leg. They work on great exercises to get more bend.
