The Foundation - Introducing Pace Transitions
The Foundation
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This might seem very basic but it's a critical indicator that you are well connected with your horse. Trotting off and transitioning back to a walk sounds easy but very often, I see riders use a excessive amount of leg just to trot off and the same amount of hand to bring them back to a walk or the horse over reacts to the signal and stops.. The upwards and downward transitions must be effortless and there should be no change in body position or loss in forward motion.
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Lateral Hip Control Part -1
Just like a drummer, it requires skill and practice for the rider to properly apply leg pressure to control the yield of the hips while maintaining forward motion with the opposite leg in a diagonal position. Repeating this exercise until it's mastered with ease will improve the rider's leg coord...
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Lateral Hip Control Part-2
Transitioning from side to side without resistance and loss in forward motion is a good indicator that the lateral movement of the hind legs off the leg pressure was good and effective.
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First Rides Step-1
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