Here you will find a collection of short videos with a description on some tips when beginning to work with your horse in hand. This is a skill which for some people (like myself) can take some time to master, so be patient and kind with yourself, don’t be afraid to make mistakes and PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE (even if it’s for only for 5 minutes!)
Asking the horse forwards
Always ask from the body NOT the head (really be conscious of this as most people don’t realise they are even doing it!)
Asking from the body will encourage more engagement behind so the chest remains lifted through the transition
Pulling the head will pull the horse onto the chest and often result in resistance
The horse should be INVITED to walk forward WITH you
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Yielding the hind end
Working on a circle
Rebalancing the halt
Asking for Halt
