To finish the ride, they work on schooling a half pass in trot. As they go on a line, Laura wants the horse bent but with enough energy that the rider feels like the horse is carrying her forward without the rider having to push for it. The movement is difficult because the horse has to go in the direction he is looking and shouldnt fall to the outside.
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Shoulder-In and Half Pass in Trot | J...
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Canter Half Pass | Janet Foy
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Consistent Connection | Scott Hassler...
In this video, they incorporate the previous exercises for a much more connected trot half pass. Scott gives them even more lateral exercises to improve the contact.
