Gareth Hughes brings us this essential video on riding the canter half pass. Watch for excellent tips on how to introduce this movement to your horse as well as tips for the advanced rider adding the flying change at the end. The total running time of this video is 14:15.

Lars now has them work in the canter, starting with walk canter walk transitions. They then work on transitions within the canter using the correct aids.

They use the quarter lines to check for straightness and Judy helps her with distinct aids for the change.

Dr. Moller has the rider think of trotting the horse forward and straight from behind. They show a lovely trot and Dr. Moller asks that the tempo remain consistent. They work for more jump in the canter.

The stride in the canter is short and Dr. Moller encourages the rider to ride each stride as if it is the first one after the transition. He explains how it is difficult for the horse to maintain his balance without enough jump.

In the trot, they work on almost walking using the leg, and then lightening the contact at the moment the horse lightens. Using these half halts allows the horse to find his self carriage.

Dr. Moller gives an excellent description of how to do the half halt and how it rebalances the horse. When they return to the canter, they work on this same concept in the canter.

He asks for a light and forward canter that is straight and has the rider use the whip to tap the horse while allowing him go even more forward. With the more forward canter the rider is able to collect the horse more. In the trot he has the rider think of passage when asking him to half halt fro...

Next, Lars has the pair work through an inconsistent connection by working in counter canter.

Lars has them ride circles in counter canter with counter bending to help work through the connection issue.

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Focus on walk canter and canter walk transitions - v

Focus on walk canter and canter walk transitions - v

Focus on walk canter and canter walk transitions - v

Christoph Hess teaches a lesson in the importance of a clear three-beat rhythm in the canter as a foundation for all future work, including the flying change. This exuberant gelding provides the opportunity to learn tips on how to be precise in your expectations and riding to create this correct ...

They ride the canter and Scott helps them find the right balance. He gives great advice on what work she should continue to do on her own to improve the canter.

This horse and rider are new to each other, and Dr. Moller begins by reviewing the importance of riding the corners. As they go to the canter they get some breaks, and he reminds the rider to use her inside leg to outside rein as in the corners. He requires that the horse does not lean on the bi...

This horse and rider are new to each other, and Dr. Moller begins by reviewing the importance of riding the corners. As they go to the canter they get some breaks, and he reminds the rider to use her inside leg to outside rein as in the corners. He requires that the horse does not lean on the bi...

This horse and rider are new to each other, and Dr. Moller begins by reviewing the importance of riding the corners. As they go to the canter they get some breaks, and he reminds the rider to use her inside leg to outside rein as in the corners. He requires that the horse does not lean on the bi...

Developing canter/walk transitions

After a change of direction, they work on collection in the trot, and then introduce the counter canter. They ask for precise transitions, and then do a little medium trot but only to the point he remains in balance. As they stretch again, he follows the rein down in relaxation.

After a change of direction, they work on collection in the trot, and then introduce the counter canter. They ask for precise transitions, and then do a little medium trot but only to the point he remains in balance. As they stretch again, he follows the rein down in relaxation.

After a change of direction, they work on collection in the trot, and then introduce the counter canter. They ask for precise transitions, and then do a little medium trot but only to the point he remains in balance. As they stretch again, he follows the rein down in relaxation.

Horses have to accept the whip, they cannot be afraid of the whip. A good exercise is to touch them with your left hand behind the saddle but not with the whip so he has a little bit of confidence. Jan Bemelmans discusses the counter canter and how to keep the horse from swapping leads behind. Bu...