Part 4: Catherine shares some exercises to increase elasticity and engagement at the trot. She coaches the rider to create more expression in the horses shoulder be riding from the inside leg to the outside rein, and always keeping even pressure on his reins to ensure the bit stays centered in his horse's mouth. Catherine assists the rider to create energy behind the saddle, and have it express itself in front of the saddle as the mare becomes more supple and engaged.
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Suppleness | Catherine Haddad | PART 05
Part 5: Catherine works with the rider to keep the mare's neck soft, and leave it quiet as they work through trot to canter transitions. He works on pressing his hand forward towards the ears to give the bit, rather than pushing towards the mouth, which allows a release without moving the mare's ...
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Stretching & Keeping The Forward | Ja...
Olympian, Jane Bartle delivers her Stretching & Keeping The Forward session. She works with the rider over fences to help her encourage her horse to stretch. Jane coaches the rider to stop grabbing at the reins and to use her finger grip to be more effective.
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Stretching & Keeping The Forward | Ja...
Part 1: Jane beings the session by highlighting the difference between allowing the horse to stretch and asking him to stretch, and the rein feel they will use to achieve this. The begin working on the free walk, using the whip to back up the leg aide, and focusing on creating a productive stretc...
