He asks for a light and forward canter that is straight and has the rider use the whip to tap the horse while allowing him go even more forward. With the more forward canter the rider is able to collect the horse more. In the trot he has the rider think of passage when asking him to half halt from the leg. Dr. Moller reviews the ride and makes suggestions for further training.
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First Level Canter, Half Halt & Jump...
Dr. Moller gives an excellent description of how to do the half halt and how it rebalances the horse. When they return to the canter, they work on this same concept in the canter.
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First Level Canter, Half Halt & Jump...
In the trot, they work on almost walking using the leg, and then lightening the contact at the moment the horse lightens. Using these half halts allows the horse to find his self carriage.
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First Level Canter, Half Halt & Jump...
The stride in the canter is short and Dr. Moller encourages the rider to ride each stride as if it is the first one after the transition. He explains how it is difficult for the horse to maintain his balance without enough jump.
