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USDF Sport Horse Development Forum - Relax the Topline | Scott Hassler | PART 03
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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 asks for a sMoller circle with quality at the canter, and a down transition to the trot in balance. The gradual stretching down in the trot is his reward, and they have to ride each step of the transition from the stretch to the working trot, Scott summarizes the ride, and talks about when stretching will be the most useful in the ride. He finishes with questions from the auditors including the importance of a consistent contact with the young horse and stretching.
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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 ...
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They continue with the stretchy trot, showing great use of his lower back. Scott reviews the ride so far, and brings up interesting points about when to use the half halt to avoid increasing the tension. Scott has her increase and decrease her canter by one mile an hour at a time, resulting in a ...
