Debbie McDonald | Feel and Contact | PART 02
Rider Position and Aids
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8m 5s
Debbie McDonald leads this rider through the process of encouraging her horse to accept the bit at the walk. When he slows at the trot as he holds the bit, she asks that he remain forward and quiet in the mouth.
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The contact becomes steadier and they begin to work on asking him to stretch. Debbie again gives good feedback on how to ride with quiet hands and have a more consistent feel at the trot.
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The more forward trot leads to better contact and Debbie offers suggestions on changing bits. After a walk break, the connection becomes better in the working walk when Debbie gives the visual image of the reins as side reins.
