First Rides Step-1
The Foundation • 10m
The first 5 to 10 rides are very important. Here is the first of 4 important steps I I take and focus on at this stage.
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First Rides Step-2 Controlling The Feet
Controlling where the feet go with subtle body cues starts right now. Here is how I do it
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First Rides Step 3 - Introducing the ...
This is a very natural and effective way to introduce the horse to the spin and crossing over with the front legs while pivoting on the hind leg. This maneuver being more mechanic and less natural to horse than others, it's critical to make it fun and easy to learn. Especially in the early stage.
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First Rides Step-4 Teaching the Whoa
Horses should throttle down to a walk or stop using the hind end and remain forward and free in the front end. It's very important that the horses don't depend on the hand to do downward speed transitions or stop. The should feel your lower body cues and respond to very subtle movements.
