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 using the seat, the riders work to be able to slow and collect their horses while keeping soft hands and staying relaxed. The group progresses to the canter, focusing on using body language and leg more than reins.
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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 ...
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Part 8: Allison reminds the riders that the outside rein is for rounding and slowing., and encourages them to have the lightest possible feel in their hands when they use this aid. She assists a rider whose horse is herd bound by helping the horse focus on moving forwards and giving the rein. All...
