Part 4: The riders take the feel from the turn on the forehand exercise and begin to work on leg yield. Allison thoroughly explains the aids, and offers real-time correction and feedback, supporting each rider and their individual horses as they attempt the exercise. She reminds the riders of the importance of using their legs and not relying on the reins, and keeping one reins on either side of the horse's neck with an unbroken line to their mouth. Allison assists a rider with her rambunctious horse, and brings their focus back to quietness.
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Part 5: The riders work at a trot and canter, focusing on maintaining the regular contact and keeping the horse moving forward down the center of the reins. Allison coaches them to switch from working to medium trot, and back again, using as little hand as possible. By closing their legs and usin...
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Part 6: Allison continues to coach the riders on using more body language and leg, and less hand. One one horse gets fast, she explains the value and feel of the half halt, sharing that this is when riders ask the shoulder to wait for the hind end, and engaging the hind end. The rider practice th...
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Part 7: Allison reminds a rider to be gentle and clear in her aids. Nagging legs and being too abrupt through turns has created an unhappy partnership. As Allison guides the rider to softness and helps give the horse consistency and clarity, the mare becomes visibly happier and more relaxed. She ...
