We join this team in the midst of a warm up at the trot. Alfredo asks for a little piaffe, and after watching this 20 year old gelding work, Alfredo discusses his theory on teaching the piaffe and passage and the role of the transitions. They go to the rail and ask for the piaffe out of the walk.
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Piaffe and Passage
FEI 5* Judge Janet Foy helps a rider on a Quarter Horse school piaffe and passage. Janet stresses that the rider has to work on not letting the horse go down in his shoulders, which is easy for him to do because of his build. The rhythm is the most important thing. The energy and activity must be...
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Lightness Piaffe and Passage work wit...
With Colonel Carde assisting from the ground they work towards piaffe. It is a great chance to see a trying horse make the connection in training between the use of the whip and the desired action. (Some French included!) They continue until the mare offers a few steps on the spot without the ass...
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Lightness Piaffe and Passage work wit...
With Colonel Carde assisting from the ground they work towards piaffe. It is a great chance to see a trying horse make the connection in training between the use of the whip and the desired action. (Some French included!) They continue until the mare offers a few steps on the spot without the ass...
