Nancy Later rides a six year old Hanoverian mare who has shown in the five year old classes and is now training for the six year old classes. They are schooling the flying changes and half passes while maintaining a relaxed, swinging manner.
Nancy Later rides a six year old Hanoverian mare who has shown in the five year old classes and is now training for the six year old classes. They are schooling the flying changes and half passes while maintaining a relaxed, swinging manner. Ms. Later gives a thorough explanation of the relationship between the balance of the horse and the balance of the rider.
This segment begins with a great checklist for the rider to go through as they warm up to ensure their position is correct and the horse is ready for work. Ms. Later offers insights into the balance problems that may be encountered on a trot circle, and how to correct them.
While riding the shoulder in Ms. Later explains her aids and body position and how they affect the horse. They then school the half pass at the trot before moving on to the canter. They school the flying change with a clear description of what the rider needs to do to train the change.