They begin the work in the trot, paying attention to keeping the bit still in the mouth and making a connection with the outside rein. They add a serpentine of three loops and leg yielding at the trot. Gary gives excellent tips on how to keep him straight on the outside rein in the leg yield.
Up Next in Stretching
-
Stretching the 4-Year-Old | Dr. Ulf M...
Dr. Moller asks that this 4 year old stretch more in the walk on a circle as they begin. When they ask for the trot they work on the inside bend while keeping him forward. He offers great advice on the connection with the mouth of the horse. He shows great sensitivity to the whip, and the rider s...
-
Stretching the 4-Year-Old | Dr. Ulf M...
After a change of direction they reestablish the responsive halts, not worrying about making them perfect. The horse has to stand after each halt until asked to move forward. He offers prompt canter departs, and they stay on the circle. They return to the walk on a small circle, and Ulf works wit...
-
Proper Contact | Christoph Hess | PAR...
German master Christoph Hess helps this rider whose horse is severely behind the vertical and ducking behind the bridal. He has the rider use a very long rein with lite contact encouraging the horse to push his nose out to the bit the entire time. Improvement can be seen at the end of this first ...