in-hand work is an excellent starting place for developing trust and understanding between horse and rider

An excellent and well-understood method for teaching the horse the “language of the aids” through basic gymnastic exercises. This helps create trust and understanding between horse and rider. The horse can begin understanding contact, leg and rein aids.

Here we begin teaching the “language of the aids.” The horse begins basic gymnastic exercises including flexions, lateral work and transitions.

Creates trust and understanding between horse and rider
Begins development of the horse’s understanding of leg and rein aids
Excellent and well-understood method for teaching the horse contact and acceptance of the bit
Very successful and kind method for correcting problems with the mouth
Fearful, spoiled horses respond well to work In Hand
Lateral work including Shoulder In, Renvers, Travers and Half Pass
Transitions between gaits

Copy of In Hand

in-hand work is an excellent starting place for developing trust and understanding between horse and rider

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