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USDF Sport Horse Development Forum - Relax the Topline | Scott Hassler | PART 01
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When this leggy bay comes in Scott has them continue their warm up while he explains the reason for this clinic. He talks about the importance of the gap between the three and four year olds and USDF In hand classes and Materiale and the USEF High Performance Horses for 4,5, and 6 year olds. This horse shows great presence that would be beneficial in the FEI Young Horse classes. While trotting he asks her to sit for a few steps and then rise with no change in the expression and talks about the importance of softness in the back. As they start the actual work, they concentrate on the trot walk trot transitions.
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As the horse gets a walk break, Scott reviews that they need to work him through for short periods of time. They need to work on him being more relaxed in his back and through in his topline. By doing transitions within the canter they teach him the change his balance and carry more. He next as...
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Scott takes questions from the rider and the auditors including creating balance in a young horse. Another question is about which horses in the clinic should do the Young Horse classes.
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Scott Hassler starts this pair out by asking the rider to direct the trot she wants, using a definite post to communicate to her horse. With consistent, clear riding this youngster relaxes more, and they work on getting him supple in his body with serpentines. In the canter Scott stresses that ...
