They move on to the preparing for the canter after a walk break. They continue asking him to move forward while being soft in the hand. Cesar asks for the same aids for the down transition, making sure it comes from the seat and keeps the hindquarters active. they work on transitions within the canter without pulling back. They return to the trot lengthenings with much greater expression after the canter. They end with a stretchy circle.
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Forward and Soft, Part 2
They move on to the preparing for the canter after a walk break. They continue asking him to move forward while being soft in the hand. Cesar asks for the same aids for the down transition, making sure it comes from the seat and keeps the hindquarters active. They work on transitions within the c...
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USDF Sport Horse Development Forum - ...
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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USDF Sport Horse Development Forum - ...
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 ...
