USDF-Certified Instructor Beth Baumert explains why your horse is inclined to lose his balance longitudinally and how to maintain it by riding an effective half-halt and transitions. She offers a simple definition of half-halt, including the rein, leg and seat aids, as well as the timing of those aids. She also walks you through riding transitions between gaits (walk, trot and canter) and within those gaits.
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2020 Adequan/USDF Trainers Conference...
This Young Rider, who has ridden through the FEI Levels, starts Day 1 with Olympian Ashley Holzer who cautions the rider not to rider her horse too forward when the horse tends to be behind the leg. Dont run the horse off her feet. Instead, find the balance and allow her to find the confidence in...
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2019 Second Level Overview | Janet Foy
5* judge Janet Foy discusses the new 2019 Second Level tests.
